Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has warned that applicants who submit false or altered documents or provide misleading information could be refused entry and banned from Canada for at least five years.
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IRCC issued the warning on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, stressing that applicants are responsible for the accuracy of all information contained in their applications, even when the documents are prepared or submitted by representatives or interpreters.
“Providing false or altered documents or information can have serious consequences,” the department warned.
According to IRCC, immigration fraud includes the submission of falsified passports, travel documents, visas, entry or exit stamps, language test results, employment records and job offers.
It also covers altered admission letters, tuition receipts, academic transcripts, diplomas, degrees, apprenticeship papers and other educational documents.
Applicants must equally ensure that certificates relating to birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, separation, death, custody and other relationships are genuine.
Police certificates, court documents and DNA test results must also be accurate and authentic.
IRCC explained that the duty to provide truthful information extends to immigration medical examinations. Applicants must fully disclose existing and previous medical conditions to the approved physician conducting the examination.
“Providing false medical documents or misleading a panel physician about existing or previous medical conditions is considered fraud,” the department said.
Applicants seeking to renew their permanent resident status or obtain Canadian citizenship must also truthfully disclose how long they have been physically present in Canada.
IRCC said an application containing false information or documents submitted by an applicant, representative or interpreter could be refused.
Other possible consequences include a permanent fraud record with IRCC, the loss of temporary or permanent resident status, revocation of Canadian citizenship and removal from Canada.
An affected person could also be prohibited from applying for Canadian citizenship for five years.
The department further warned against relationships of convenience, where a marriage, common-law or conjugal relationship is entered into primarily to help a person obtain Canadian immigration status.
IRCC said its officers are trained to distinguish genuine relationships from arrangements created for immigration purposes.
“Immigration officers may use document checks, interviews and home visits to determine whether a relationship is genuine,” it said.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who participate in marriages of convenience for immigration purposes could also face criminal charges.
IRCC equally cautioned applicants against chargeback fraud, which occurs when a credit-card payment made during the visa application process is reversed by the applicant or another person acting on the applicant’s behalf.
“A reversed payment could result in your application being cancelled, delayed or refused,” the department said.
It added that applicants involved in chargeback fraud could potentially be banned from travelling to Canada for up to 10 years, while their future immigration applications could also be affected.
IRCC said it works with the Canada Border Services Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, foreign law-enforcement agencies and authorities responsible for issuing identity and status documents to detect and investigate immigration fraud.
The department also contacts issuing institutions to verify documents, employs programme-integrity measures to deter fraudulent applications and pursues cases involving individuals seeking to exploit the Canadian immigration system.
IRCC consequently urged applicants to ensure that every document and piece of information submitted in support of an immigration or citizenship application is genuine, complete and accurate.
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