Can I Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit at the Border Yes. If you have an urgent travel date, you may apply for a temporary resident permit at the border. In this way, you may get a same-day decision from the officer. Even though applying for a temporary resident permit at the port of entry allows you to receive a fast decision, there is a downside of it. You could be refused and turned awa…click for more...

How to Apply for a TRP at the Port of Entry If you are an American citizen or a Green card holder in America, you have the opportunity of applying for a Temporary Resident Permit at the Port of Entry. A Canadian Port of Entry would constitute either a Canadian border or a Canadian airport. In these circumstances, the individual would bring the Temporary Resident Permit application with them when …click for more...

Popular Q&As for Criminality in Canada There are many foreign nationals around the world that find themselves as criminally inadmissible to Canada and have criminality in their home country or country of residence. If you find yourself in this position, it is best to research and understand what you can do to overcome your criminal inadmissibility. In this article, specifically, I will discus…click for more...

Comparing Temporary Resident Permit to Criminal Rehabilitation Many foreign nationals all over the world have inadmissibility issues when attempting to enter Canada. The more common inadmissibility is due to criminality. When trying to overcome criminal inadmissibility, it can become overwhelming and nerve-racking. However, thankfully, there are two significant solutions for these situations. A f…click for more...

Solutions to Overcome Criminal Inadmissibility If you have been charged and/or convicted of a criminal offence outside of Canada, then you most likely will be criminal inadmissible when trying to enter Canada. If this comes to a surprise to you, it is important to recognize that most criminal convictions in the United States, for instance, are comparable to the Canadian Criminal Code. Therefore, …click for more...

Important Documents for a Temporary Resident Permit When you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, it can be a very scary process to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit to temporarily overcome your criminal inadmissibility. The application process can be an overwhelming experience and can cause a lot of stress. However, to help with the process, it is best to know exactly what it expected of y…click for more...

Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit at the Port of Entry Many foreign nationals, especially Americans, attempt to enter Canada through the Canadian border at a port of entry. They often bring with them a Temporary Resident Permit application package to present to the Immigration officer. Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit at the port of entry can be quite beneficial as you will receive…click for more...

Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) There are many individuals from all over the world that unfortunately have inadmissibility issues when attempting to enter Canada. This inadmissibility can either come from criminal pasts, medical reasons or even financial reasons. Thankfully, a Temporary Resident Permit may allow these foreign nationals with the opportunity to enter Canada. Of cours…click for more...

Different Options to Overcome your Criminal Inadmissibility If you are from a foreign country and you have a criminal conviction or offence on your record, your entry into Canada can become complicated. In almost all circumstances, Canadian immigration authorities will refuse and deny the entry of any foreign national that has a criminal record. The reasoning behind this is to ensure the safety a…click for more...

The Difference Between Non-Serious Criminality vs. Serious Criminality When you have a previous criminal conviction or offence, it is very important to determine whether the offence was a non-serious offence or a serious offence as this can ultimately determine which option the individual has to overcome their criminality. The difference of severity significantly impacts whether the individual is…click for more...

How to Gain Entry and Temporary Residence in Canada with a Criminal Record There are thousands of people from all around the world who wish to enter Canada and discover what the county has to offer. However, there are many of these individuals who get denied entry into Canada due to inadmissibility issues, specifically for criminal inadmissibility. Individuals who have a criminal record, even if …click for more...

Different Options to Resolve your Criminal Inadmissibility If you have a criminal conviction or charge from outside of Canada, whether in the United States or elsewhere, you may have a challenging time trying to enter Canada. Immigration officers at the Canadian border as well as in Canadian airports have the discretion and authority to refuse the entry of any foreign national who has a criminal …click for more...

Can I enter Canada for an Emergency with Criminal Inadmissibility Gaining entry into Canada as a foreign national with criminal inadmissibility due to a past criminal record or offence can be quite a difficult procedure. This is especially the case if the foreign national has an emergency that they must attend to within Canada. This can cause immense stress for the foreign national that needs to …click for more...

How to Travel to Alaska with Criminal Inadmissibility Often American citizens or permanent residents believe that travelling to Alaska will be a simple endeavor, especially if they are only transiting through Canada. However, unfortunately, this is not the case. Even if a foreign national is travelling through Canada in transit, they must still go through a Canadian border and they may be refused…click for more...

How to Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit Many individuals from around the world consequently have inadmissibility issues that can affect their entry into Canada. In some circumstances, if the individual is eligible, they could apply for a specific application that may allow them to temporarily enter Canada for legitimate reasons. This specific application is referred to as a Temporary Resid…click for more...

FAQ – Criminality & Security Clearances In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for individuals who have criminal pasts and need to go through security clearances. There are many different factors that come across the mind of an individual with criminal inadmissibility and especially when there are police clearances requested by Immigration Canada. This can be an…click for more...

How to Enter Canada with a DUI One of the most common charges that lead to criminal inadmissibility is a DUI charge. Often times, individuals who are charged with this conviction are unsure about how or if they are able to enter Canada. It is important to recognize that having a criminal conviction on your record can affect your entry into Canada and it often leads to being denied entry into Cana…click for more...

How to Obtain Temporary Residence in Canada with a Criminal Record Any foreign national who has gone through the process of obtaining a temporary resident visa from Canada knows how difficult the process can be, especially if they have a criminal record. If a foreign national has a criminal record, then they will either need to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit or a Criminal Rehabilitation in…click for more...

Different Types of Inadmissibility There are several different reasons for a person to be inadmissible to Canada. Many individuals who are deemed to be inadmissible sometimes don’t understand or know why they are inadmissible. The Canadian government deems certain individuals as inadmissible in order to protect Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Canadian Immigration is particularly sele…click for more...

Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit at a Port of Entry When entering Canada through a Port of Entry at the border, it is extremely important that you are complying with the Immigration laws in order for successful entry. The Immigration officers that will be evaluating your entry into Canada will assess your entry with the safety and security of Canadian citizens and permanents residents of …click for more...

Questions and Answers for Criminal Rehabilitation In this article, I will address questions and answers for criminal rehabilitation, as there are several different circumstances for inadmissibility, in order for you to further understand what a criminal rehabilitation entails. A criminal rehabilitation is intended for foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada but unfortunately have been deem…click for more...

What is a Temporary Resident Permit In order to enter Canada as a visitor, you must abide by the Immigration laws that are in place for the safety and security of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. In the issuance of a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), which is only issued if you are deemed inadmissible to enter Canada. In most cases, inadmissibility is due to criminality – any crimin…click for more...

Travelling to Canada with Criminal Record Have you been convicted of a crime, or have committed a crime? If so, this may cause issues when you try to enter Canada. You may be found to be criminally inadmissible and be denied entry. If you currently face criminal inadmissibility issues, or you think you may face criminal inadmissibility in the future when you attempt to enter Canada, please read…click for more...

Denied at Canadian Border for a Criminal Record? Have you traveled to Canada and found yourself being denied entry at the Canadian border due to a past offence on record? Do you have an urgent travel date and have a need to attend a business meeting or do you have a family emergency and need to cross borders to attend a funeral or wedding? Whatever your reason may be, immigration officers at th…click for more...

If I have a DUI, how fast can I get a Temporary Resident Permit? Mistakes happen! But what you may not know is that being charged with or convicted of Driving under the Influence (DUI), even if it is only a misdemeanour, could render you inadmissible to Canada. If you are planning to come to Canada whether it is for leisure, business, or even an emergency, you will need to obtain a Temporary Re…click for more...