Everybody makes mistakes. There might be times when people commit wrongdoings. You were having a bad day. You wanted to have a couple of drinks and talk with your friends at a bar. When you were driving yourself home, a police officer stopped you. Unfortunately, you committed Driving Under the Influence (DUI) .Your criminal record is no longer blank. However, you will have a business meeting in Toronto in the coming week. Now, can the DUI be a barrier for your entry to Canada? In this blog post, you will learn about Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) , which is a travel document that allows you to overcome your inadmissibility to Canada for a limited amount of time.
The Temporary Resident Permit is NOT the same as the Temporary Resident Visa. The Temporary Resident permit is a “travel document” that overcomes your inadmissibility and grants you entry to Canada for a prefixed amount of time. The Temporary Resident Visa, on the other hand, is a “status document” that preauthorizes someone who does not come from a visa-exempt country to enter Canada.
There are many different reasons that may cause an individual’s inadmissibility:
When an officer is making a decision, he or she will evaluate the “risk vs. need.” That being said, the officer considers whether or not your risk of imposing threat to Canada and Canadian citizens will outweigh your need to enter Canada. There are several factors that an officer will investigate in order to make sure your chance of committing a criminal offence is slim and your need to enter Canada is justifiable:
The supporting documentation such as recent medical records, letters of support, and proof of a lack of recent criminal activity can be put forward.
As previously mentioned, the officer will consider your “risk vs. need.” When you are applying for a TRP at the consulate or at the port of entry, you need to inform the officer that your “risk” will not outweigh your “need” to come to Canada. In order to increase your chance of getting admitted to Canada, you are strongly encouraged to include the following in your application:
It is important to note that, an application is also more likely to be successful if you inform the officer you have a credible reason to visit Canada. In other words, A TRP requested for a short duration tied to a specific event is more likely to be successful than the one requested for a long duration tied to a vague purpose.
Everybody deserves a second chance. Do not let your criminal record destroy your dream of coming to Canada. With professional help to prepare you for the right documentation and application, you will not be overwhelmed when you are applying for a TRP. Akrami and Associates have dealt with many kinds of difficult situations and have helped clients enter Canada despite their criminal records. More specifically, we will:
If you would like to inquire more information about Temporary Resident Permits or would like to book a consultation, please feel free to contact us at 416-477-2545 or info@thevisa.ca. With Akrami & Associates there is always a way!!
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