Where sufficient information is obtained, CIC and CBSA may open a marriage of convenience investigation that could potentially result in the loss of permanent resident status for the sponsored individual. In
response to e) The Immigration Refugee Protection Act, IRPA, the regulations and the overseas process
ing manual all have references prohibiting relationships of convenience to prevent persons in such relationships from immigrating to Canada When a determination is made that there is indeed evidence to support
...[+++]an allegation, CIC then takes the appropriate steps to either refuse the case or to ensure that the individuals involved do not benefit or continue to benefit from their actions.
Une fois que CIC et l’ASFC disposent de suffisamment d’information, ils peuvent entreprendre une enquête, au terme de laquelle la personne parrainée pourrait perdre son statut de résident permanent (e) La Loi sur l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés, LIPR, et le règlement afférent, ainsi que le guide OP.
