JCA Law Office Professional CorporationToronto, ON · June 2, 2026Follow

Theft and Shoplifting Charges: Immigration Consequences in Canada

For a Canadian citizen, a shoplifting charge over a forgotten bottle of perfume or an unscanned item at self-checkout is usually a manageable problem. For a Filipino permanent resident, international student, or temporary foreign worker, the same charge can put your status in Canada at risk. The reason is not the dollar value of what...

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