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...

Why a Criminal Rehabilitation is the Best Solution for Criminal Inadmissibility If you have a criminal record outside of Canada, have attempted to cross the Canadian border or enter Canada through one of its port of entries and found out that you were criminally inadmissible, you most likely will want to resolve that criminal inadmissibility issue. After determining that you’re criminally inadm…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...

FAQ – Criminal Inadmissibility In this article, I will address a couple of popular questions and answers for criminal inadmissibility and foreign nationals who are denied entry into Canada. There are several different questions that revolve around criminal inadmissibility as it is a broad category that includes many foreign nationals. The best options to overcome your criminal inadmissibility…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...

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...

Important Do’s When Crossing the Border with Criminal Inadmissibility When anyone crosses the Canadian border, they are filled with anxiousness and possibly a little fear as to the questions the Immigration officer will ask. This is especially the case for individuals who have criminal inadmissibility, or in other words, have a criminal record. These individuals will have many more questions as…click for more...

FAQ – Inadmissibility to Canada In this article, I will address a couple of popular questions and answers for inadmissibility issues in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying for any application to resolve your criminal inadmissibility. There are several options available to foreign nationals in order for them to resolve their criminal inadmissibility, either temp…click for more...

FAQ – Criminally Inadmissible Foreign Nationals In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for Criminally Inadmissible Foreign Nationals to Canada and some important information to consider if you are one of these individuals. To be criminally inadmissible to Canada as a foreign national means that you have a criminal record or criminal convictions or charges that imped…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...

The Top 4 Common Offences that lead to Criminal Inadmissibility If you are a foreign national that has committed an offence inside or outside of Canada, this can often lead to criminal inadmissibility to Canada. Criminal inadmissibility comes from having a criminal record or a criminal past. Due to the Canadian government being extremely strict with whom they allow into the country, these foreign…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...

Documents Needed for Criminal Rehabilitation When applying for a Criminal Rehabilitation application, you may become overwhelmed and concerned because of how much information and documentation is needed from you in order to successfully complete the application process. If you are deemed inadmissible to Canada for a past criminal offence, you must first overcome the criminal inadmissibility and m…click for more...

Do I need Temporary Resident Permit or Criminal Rehabilitation You are deemed inadmissible if you have a past offence in your record and this may become a hurdle in trying to enter Canada. There are many things you can do to become admissible and two of them are Temporary Resident Permit and a Criminal Rehabilitation application. People have a hard time choosing the best option for their situat…click for more...

When am I Deemed Rehabilitated Do you have past criminal record and like to travel to Canada for leisure or business purposes? Not sure if you are considered Deemed Rehabilitated or if you should apply for Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Criminal Rehabilitation? Continue reading below to find out reasons you can be Denied Entry to Canada, what steps to take overcome your inadmissibility issu…click for more...

Reasons you can be Denied Entry to Canada When you wait over an hour at the border crossing, the last thing you want to do is listen to an officer telling you that you are a criminal and that you are denied entry into the country because of your past conviction(s). As shocked and as angry you may be, there is nothing you can do other than to get a TRP, be deemed rehabilitated by meeting the legal…click for more...

Temporary Resident Permit for Criminal Inadmissibility Did you travel to Canada and found yourself banned from entering Canada due to an inadmissibility issue or failure to meet Canadian immigration requirements? For persons that are criminally inadmissible to Canada they may be eligible to apply for a document called Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) either at the Port of Entry or Consulate lev…click for more...

What documents do I need for TRP Application? Are you applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)? Confused on what documents to include? While there are a variety of documents you can include to make your application stronger, there are some mandatory documents that you will need to go through a process to obtain. This process can be confusing but, if done correctly, can greatly improve you…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...