Canadian Border Security (CBSA) Practice Exam

Which of the following scenarios could lead to financial inadmissibility?

1. Being employed on a work visa

2. Having sufficient savings and support

3. Being unable to support oneself and their dependents

4. Receiving social assistance for a short period

The correct answer is: Being unable to support oneself and their dependents

Financial inadmissibility is a consideration when assessing someone's ability to settle and support themselves with respect to immigration and border security. A key aspect of admissibility pertains to individuals being able to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to avoid relying on the state for support. A situation where someone is unable to support oneself and their dependents directly indicates a lack of financial stability. This scenario raises concerns about whether the individual can sustain themselves and their family without resorting to public assistance or other external support. The immigration authorities aim to ensure that newcomers to the country are not going to become a financial burden on the government, which is why this scenario can lead to financial inadmissibility. Other scenarios, such as being employed on a work visa, having sufficient savings and support, or receiving social assistance for a short period, often do not inherently indicate financial inadmissibility. For instance, employment on a work visa generally suggests that the individual has an income source. Sufficient savings demonstrate financial independence, while temporary reliance on social assistance may be considered acceptable if it does not indicate an ongoing inability to support oneself. Thus, only the inability to support oneself and dependents aligns clearly with the criteria for financial inadmissibility.