(Iran International) Canada told Iran International on Thursday it does not automatically reject Iranian men’s permanent residency applications solely for compulsory IRGC service, after a conscript said he was ruled inadmissible for his involuntary service.
In a written response via email, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said that conscription, in itself, does not necessarily result in a person being deemed inadmissible to Canada, adding every application is examined case-by-case after thorough security screening.
“Officers consider whether service was voluntary, any involvement in violence or terrorism, rank and role within the IRGC, support for the organization’s goals, and current ties to its members,” the statement said. “Senior regime officials who served after June 23, 2003, remain fully inadmissible.”
