vitek76

Dear immigration experts:

I have recently come across the following statement on the official CSIS website:
"...the Service gets involved only in cases where an applicant's background presents
security concerns. This determination is done on the basis of analysis and
experience, and in cooperation with CIC officers posted abroad".

My questions are:

1. Does this mean that not every applicant has to undergo a security screening, like,
for example, nationals of stable countries? (I would assume so, since many German
nationals who apply to Berlin post complete the entire process in less than 4
months). Alternatively, if an applicant comes from a problem country (China,
Russia, Iran, etc.), but his age is 22-24 years (so involvement into any
political, antihuman and so on activities are unlikely), can he/she be waived a
security screening? From your experience, do younger applicants have a shorter
background check?

2. It says also that "Queries with foreign agencies are sometimes necessary but the
Service remains ever-vigilant to sources of information operating from a
self-serving agenda." Does it mean that if my government intentionally provides
false information to prevent me from immigrating to Canada, CSIS will not rely on
this info unless it will be confirmed by info received thru their own sources?

Thanks a lot in advance to everyone who replies!