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

देखो Visa Officer तुम्हारे बारे में क्या देख सकते हैं — फ्री

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