Canada Immigration
Canada Visa & Social Media Screening
Canada's IRCC may review publicly available social media as part of admissibility assessment.
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IRCC reviews public information
5 Yrs
Potential lookback period
eTA
Electronic screening includes social
Canadian Approach to Social Media
IRCC officers may review publicly available information as part of admissibility assessment.
- No formal social media handle requirement like US DS-160
- Officers may search applicant names during processing
- Focus on admissibility concerns and misrepresentation
Source: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
What IRCC Looks For
Canadian officers focus on admissibility grounds:
- Misrepresentation in application vs. online claims
- Security concerns or inadmissibility indicators
eTA vs. Visitor Visa
Screening may differ based on application type:
- eTA applications undergo electronic screening
- Visitor visa applications may receive more detailed review
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