Interviewing applicants

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

Officers conduct interviews with applicants to:

ensure that information submitted on the application is truthful and complete;
detect and deter fraud;
clarify specific information;
conduct quality control;
give counselling;
provide applicants with an opportunity to respond to concerns regarding elements of the application;
assess knowledge and language proficiency;
- Note: Applicants should be informed of the reason for any changes in language prior to any testing being carried out.
check health and security grounds;
inform applicants about decisions.

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