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Your options to overcome inadmissibility to Canada

July 24, 2023 admin Canada, criminal inadmissibility, criminal record, criminal rehabilitation, immigrate to canada, letter of opinion, temporary resident permit, visit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:00:46 +0000

Canada welcomes millions of tourists, visitors, immigrants, foreign workers, and students each year. However, before coming to Canada, whatever the reason, it’s important to know that a past criminal record can make you inadmissible. If you have been convicted of a crime in the past, your admissibility to Canada is calculated based on the equivalency […]

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Travelling to Canada with a criminal record for hunting season

October 24, 2022 admin conviction, criminal, criminal record, Criminality, DUI, felony, inadmissibility, legal help, Pardon, Rehabilitation, uscrim, visit, wavier

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:27 +0000

A criminal history may not be the end of your plans to go hunting in Canada. Although travellers who try to cross the border with a criminal record face a risk of being denied entry to Canada, there are a few options available to overcome inadmissibility. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration […]

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How to return to Canada after being asked to leave

October 2, 2022 admin arc, authorization to return to canada, conviction, criminal, criminal record, Criminality, felony, immigration, inadmissibility, legal help, Pardon, Rehabilitation, wavier

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:35 +0000

Canada has the authority to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. You could also get one if you are found to be working without a valid visa or otherwise violating the conditions of your visa. […]

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Frequently Asked Questions on Inadmissibility to Canada

August 14, 2022 admin cannabis, cannabis conviction, criminal inadmissibility, criminal record, criminal rehabilitation, deemed rehabilitated, Drunk-Driving, DUI, hybrid offence, indictable offence, summary offence, temporary resident permit, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:10 +0000

Before entering Canada, the country has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and undergoing medical examinations. If you are a foreign national who has been arrested or convicted of a criminal offence, you may be considered criminally inadmissible to Canada. Foreign convictions and arrests are […]

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Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record, but I’m a performing artist?

July 10, 2022 admin artist, conviction, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal record, criminal rehabilitation, Criminality, DUI, felony, inadmissible, legal help, legal opinion letter, Pardon, performing artist, Rehabilitation, temporary resident permit, uscrim, visit, waiver

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:00:41 +0000

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will encounter issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been convicted of an offense or arrested, you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. No matter the reason for travel, any individual with a criminal record is subject to Canada’s strict […]

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Can you return to Canada after committing a crime in Canada?

June 20, 2022 admin Canada, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal record, criminal rehabilitation, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:11 +0000

People who commit crimes outside Canada become criminally inadmissible as soon as the charge is laid, but this is not the case for offences committed within Canada. You only become inadmissible for a crime committed in Canada when an actual conviction takes place and not before. This is thanks to phrasing in the Immigration and […]

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Common offenses that make people inadmissible to Canada

June 14, 2022 admin conviction, criminal, criminal record, Criminality, DUI, felony, inadmissibility, legal help, Pardon, Rehabilitation, uscrim, visit, wavier

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:21 +0000

Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow newcomers to overcome inadmissibility. Some of the common offenses that may impact a person’s ability to enter Canada include the following: […]

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Will Canadian border services officers ask about your criminal record?

May 28, 2022 admin conviction, criminal, criminal record, Criminality, DUI, felony, inadmissibility, legal help, Pardon, Rehabilitation, uscrim, visit, wavier

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:32 +0000

When you arrive at a Canadian port of entry, you may be asked if you have a criminal record. When asked, you will have to tell the truth. It is a serious crime to make a false statement to a border services officer. If you do, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Although […]

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How to visit Canada this summer even if you have a criminal record

May 11, 2022 admin conviction, criminal, criminal record, Criminality, DUI, felony, inadmissibility, legal help, Pardon, Rehabilitation, uscrim, visit, wavier

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:14 +0000

If you believe you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, don’t lose hope. You may still be able to take your vacation to Canada this summer. Canada lifted border restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists late last summer. This year will be the first full summer of open borders—provided you meet the government’s definition of fully vaccinated […]

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Obtaining a Canadian work permit despite criminality issues

February 10, 2020 admin canada’s immigration law, canadian immigration, canadian work permit, criminal record, temporary resident permit, Uncategorized, work permits

Credit to Author: Stephen Sherman| Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:00:29 +0000

Acquiring a Canadian work permit is the goal of many foreign nationals all around the world. However, with strengthened security and enforcement of immigration laws, receiving a work permit in Canada can be difficult for those who are subject to criminal charges. A temporary Canadian work permit allows the applicant to come live in Canada […]

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