Prospective immigrants to Canada must meet certain admissibility requirements, by undergoing medical examinations and criminal and security checks.
Background checks are routine for all immigrant applicants.
Applicants may also be refused if they fail to meet other requirements for immigration, such as providing necessary documents or proving the ability to support themselves and their dependents. One important requirement is to answer all questions completely and truthfully, both on the application form and at an interview. Withholding or misrepresenting significant information could result in enforcement proceedings leading to removal from Canada. Persons who have previously been deported from Canada need the Minister's consent to return. For more information, please see the section on Enforcement in the publication, You asked about . . .