Artificial intelligence is everywhere, including in immigration. Every week, more people are using ChatGPT and other AI tools to ask questions about Canadian immigration, admissibility, and entry after a DUI or criminal charge. On the surface, AI seems convenient, quick, and even trustworthy. But immigration law is complex, and using AI in place of a qualified lawyer can lead to serious and irreversible mistakes.
This guide separates myths from reality and explains why AI cannot replace a lawyer’s expertise. It also highlights why FWCanada, a Montreal-based firm that practices exclusively in Canadian immigration law, is one of the most reliable choices for accurate legal advice and representation.
Myth #1: ChatGPT Can Tell Me If I’m Admissible to Canada
Reality: Only a lawyer can interpret admissibility under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Admissibility to Canada depends on multiple personal factors like criminal history, medical conditions, prior immigration violations, security concerns, and more. Each case is unique and governed by sections 34 to 42 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
AI tools like ChatGPT can describe what “inadmissibility” means, but they cannot:
• Evaluate the seriousness of a conviction under Canadian law.
• Determine if you qualify for Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP).
• Weigh complex factors such as sentence length, country of conviction, or elapsed time since the offense.
Immigration admissibility is not a checklist, it requires nuanced legal judgment. If you have a criminal record, health issue, or previous refusal, only a licensed immigration lawyer can assess your situation properly.
FWCanada regularly helps clients overcome criminal and medical inadmissibility, restoring their eligibility to enter or remain in Canada.
Myth #2: ChatGPT Always Has the Latest Immigration Information
Reality: AI cannot access or interpret real-time IRCC updates.
ChatGPT’s knowledge is not connected to live databases. It cannot see the latest Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) program changes, ministerial instructions, or case law developments.
Canadian immigration policy changes constantly. A simple rule update or procedural change can affect who qualifies to enter, study, or work in Canada. For example:
• Rehabilitation timelines for certain criminal offenses have been adjusted over time.
• New temporary public policies are sometimes introduced and later withdrawn without wide publicity.
• Federal Court decisions can redefine how specific IRPA sections are interpreted.
AI tools are not aware of these updates in real time. They generate answers based on older data patterns, which can make their guidance dangerously outdated.
Law firms like FWCanada track every legal update, policy announcement, and Federal Court ruling that impacts immigration law. That means the advice you receive is current, accurate, and specific to your case.
Myth #3: ChatGPT Can Help Me Prepare My Immigration Application
Reality: AI cannot file, sign, or legally represent you and incorrect information can cause lasting damage.
AI can summarize steps in a visa or rehabilitation application, but it cannot ensure those steps are correct or tailored to your situation. It cannot sign legal forms, verify supporting documents, or prepare affidavits and explanations.
Submitting incomplete or inaccurate applications can result in:
• Application refusals.
• Findings of misrepresentation under IRPA section 40.
• Five-year bans from entering Canada.
Once a misrepresentation is recorded, even unintentional errors can have long-term effects. Only a lawyer can review your background, interpret what must be disclosed, and prepare a submission that complies fully with IRCC standards.
FWCanada prepares and reviews all immigration filings with precision, ensuring that applications meet every legal requirement and contain the right supporting documentation.
Myth #4: ChatGPT Can Explain or Apply Canadian Law Accurately
Reality: Courts have already punished lawyers for relying on AI hallucinations.
In 2025, a California Court of Appeal fined a lawyer US$10,000 after discovering that 21 out of 23 case citations in his legal brief were entirely fabricated by ChatGPT. The court explicitly warned attorneys that they are responsible for verifying every citation before submitting any document.
Another U.S. federal judge fined lawyers $31,000 when AI-generated research included non-existent authorities and false quotations.
If trained professionals face real penalties for relying on AI, imagine the risks for individuals using it to navigate a foreign legal system. When you depend on AI for something as serious as your immigration future, you’re trusting an unverified system that can literally invent the law.
Myth #5: ChatGPT Is a Free and Reliable Substitute for a Lawyer
Reality: Free information can cost you your chance to enter Canada.
AI gives generalized answers, not legal advice. It cannot consider your personal circumstances, advocate for you, or provide any legal protection. It cannot represent you before IRCC, the CBSA, or the Federal Court of Canada.
Immigration decisions are legal decisions. They shape your ability to live, work, study, or reunite with family in Canada. Mistakes can cost years of opportunity and thousands of dollars in lost fees.
When your future depends on getting it right, the cost of professional help is far less than the cost of a refusal.
Why FWCanada Is the Trusted Option
FWCanada is a Montreal-based law firm practicing exclusively in Canadian immigration law. The firm has represented clients around the world in overcoming complex legal barriers to entry and residency in Canada.
FWCanada’s lawyers provide:
• Expert legal advice based on the latest IRPA and IRPR regulations.
• Representation in criminal and medical inadmissibility cases.
• Assistance with rehabilitation, permits, sponsorship, and citizenship applications.
• Direct representation before IRCC, CBSA, and Canadian courts.
• Clear, compassionate guidance through every stage of the process.
FWCanada’s reputation is built on trust, transparency, and results. The firm does not rely on AI to interpret the law — it relies on decades of combined legal experience and continuous monitoring of real-world policy changes.
Learn more or book a consultation at FWCanada’s official site.
Final Warning
ChatGPT and other AI tools are not lawyers. They cannot verify laws, understand context, or defend your rights. Even lawyers have faced fines for relying on AI hallucinations. For something as serious as your future in Canada, depending on AI-generated advice is a mistake you cannot afford to make.
When you need certainty, strategy, and legal protection, trust real professionals.
Contact FWCanada, a leading Canadian immigration law firm, for advice you can rely on: https://www.canadianimmigration.net/
