I used to be a hiring mgr for my company and we would have considered it lying if someone had omitted the information. Our applicants were put thru a stringent background check and anything that was over or under represented, would automatically disqualify the applicant. It wouldn't matter if I liked the applicant - Home Office always had the final say-so. I work for a large national company - not sure if this is the type of company he is applying to. Not sure this is the answer you were looking for - sorry.
I think its so unfair when companies say someone is overqualified - meaning 'we would have to pay them too much' or 'they may take my job one day'. Best of luck to your friend.
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