Called For Interview With Immigration Canada Need Lawyer

[Rajvinder]

I have received a letter from Immigration Canada. My wife had complained about me, I learned this through our relatives. I contacted a lawyer who is asking his fee in thousands. I can not pay that much. Can I go for interview by myself or do I really need a lawyer?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

You are going to be facing a tough interview in respect to your possible removal from Canada. Therefore, take the interview very seriously. I would suggest that you retain a lawyer or a professional immigration consultant who deals with admissibility hearings and misrepresentation cases on a regular basis. If you were to take the interview questions lightly and answer them improperly, then you could possibly be caught up in misrepresentation – whether you committed the misrepresentation directly / indirectly or knowingly / unknowingly.

If you are caught in misrepresentation, it would be a big trouble for you. Please remember that the ban for misrepresentation since November 20, 2014 is for FIVE years. Prior to 2014, the ban was for 2 years.

If you are well represented, then you may satisfy the officer and save yourself from being referred for an admissibility hearing. At the admissibility hearing, you will only get a few chances to satisfy the officer and board member of Immigration Division of Immigration and Refugee Board in order to make sure that you do not fall in more trouble. The case could possibly end up in Appeal Division or further in judicial review at Federal Court.