I have left UAE 2 years ago with unpaid debt, I am afraid that they will not give me police clearance unless I settle the debt. I am incapable to settle it at the moment. Is it ok if I will not declare that I've been to that country for my Visa Application? Please reply. Thanks in advance.
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- Thread starter vjj
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if you have not been in the country for 6 months, then no need to provide the PCC
but but... big but... it may end up raising a big red flag during the background check, as you have to declare your travel history of the last 10 yrs and you will have to mention your dates of entry/exit from Dubai.
How will they know if I've stayed there? I have changed my passport already since I have changed my last name.
How will they know if I've stayed there? I have changed my passport already since I have changed my last name.
your new passport will still carry the file name/reference of your old passport somewhere right?
another thing is that if your passport is renewed less 2 yr old, they may ask you provide the copy of the old one(all pages)
and anyhow you have to declare your past travels. you misrepresent or hide these details you will end up creating trouble for your self and I would not suggest you do that.
Thank you so much. if I at least try to secure the police report and submit it to the canadian embassy, will I be declined?
Few things that you should know :
1. You have to submit your old passport with your visa application. The last page of new passport has your old passport reference number. You cannot escape submitting your old passport.
2. Your entry/exit dates are already stamped in passport pages. Hence, CIC will know for how many days you were out of home nation. If more than 6 months then you need to submit PCC from that country.
3. CIC has access to various immigration databases. One REST API query and you are done with 5 year ban.
getting a police report and submitting it is part of criminality approvals, which may or not be passed.
Background check digs deep in back ground of each applicant, if there are cases registered under the applicant for what ever reason. that's where real rejection will happen(this is just my own thinking)...
Background checks are done by a combination of CBSA, CSIS, RCMP and their international partners in each country along with Interpol. You dont wanna get messed up in this tangle tbh.
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Check this link wrt to your passport query: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/screen-verific-eng.html
Document integrity
The CBSA authenticates and verifies the integrity of travel documents to detect and prevent fraud.
Document integrity
The CBSA authenticates and verifies the integrity of travel documents to detect and prevent fraud.