US Overstay vs Express Entry

[Lionel17]

Hey folks, how's everybody doing?
I am so glad that I came across with this site that I have been reading a lot of forums regarding Express Entry.
I want to immigrate to Canada and I have couple of questions. I need your answers and guidelines..
My profile:
- 29 years old, have a wife and a son
- Bachelors in Economics degree
- IELTS Academic 8.0 overall (L8.5, R9, W7, S7.5)
- Visited the US 3 times on J1 visa, and the last time with B1/B2 visa and overstayed for three years
- came back home from the US

My questions:
1. Does my overstay in the US have a negative effect in immigrating to Canada (through Express Entry or Study Permit)
2. I have applied to Masters Program in Dalhousie University, so can I take my family as well in case accepted?

Thank you everyone! Wish you all the best!!

 

[cansha]

1. Does my overstay in the US have a negative effect in immigrating to Canada (through Express Entry or Study Permit)

It may not impact express entry but my guess is it will definitely impact student visa application as student visa is non-immigrant visa

 

[scylla]

Hey folks, how's everybody doing?
I am so glad that I came across with this site that I have been reading a lot of forums regarding Express Entry.
I want to immigrate to Canada and I have couple of questions. I need your answers and guidelines..
My profile:
- 29 years old, have a wife and a son
- Bachelors in Economics degree
- IELTS Academic 8.0 overall (L8.5, R9, W7, S7.5)
- Visited the US 3 times on J1 visa, and the last time with B1/B2 visa and overstayed for three years
- came back home from the US

My questions:
1. Does my overstay in the US have a negative effect in immigrating to Canada (through Express Entry or Study Permit)
2. I have applied to Masters Program in Dalhousie University, so can I take my family as well in case accepted?

Thank you everyone! Wish you all the best!!

No impact on Express Entry provided you declare the overstay.

Could certainly be an impact on the study permit depending on how long ago the overstay was (three years is a very long overstay). To be approved for a study permit, you must demonstrate you have strong ties to your home country and have no plans on remaining in Canada long term. An overstay in another country demonstrates an abuse of the visa privilege and may make IRCC concerned about granting you a study permit to Canada.

 

[Lionel17]

Thank you guys for your prompt replies.