Criminal Inadmissibility The Canadian immigration officers are often vigilant when it comes to accessing a foreign national’s admissibility. They tend to scrutinize every foreign national to ensure security of every Canadian citizen and permanent resident. That being said, if you, as a foreign national, have a criminal record, you can be denied entry to Canada. If you are traveling to Canada…click for more...

Entering Canada with a criminal record Anyone who has a criminal record may be potentially denied entry into Canada. It is indeed very frustrating to be denied at the port of entry; therefore, you are recommended to prepare a strong application to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada. If you are struggling with your application, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the su…click for more...

Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit If you have inadmissibility, you may be aware of the fact that you can be denied entry to Canada. In order to overcome that inadmissibility, you must apply for a temporary resident permit before coming to Canada. However, applying for a temporary resident permit can be an overwhelming task. You, as an applicant, will need to persuade an immigration offi…click for more...

Major Reason why you can be Refused Entry at the Canadian Port of Entry There are many reasons why you may be denied entry to Canada. One of the most common reasons is having criminal inadmissibility. It is important to recognize that the Immigration officer has the authority to refuse your entry, even if you have a criminal conviction from over thirty years ago. Thus, it is very important to d…click for more...

Why am I denied entry into Canada Immigration to Canada may look like an easy process, but the amount of requirements one has to surpass in order to meet immigration officials’ needs may seem endless. Getting accepted into Canada is no easy matter and there are many things that may stand an obstacle in one’s visa application. In this blog, we will discuss what immigration factors can jeopar…click for more...

Entering Canada with Criminal Record As you may know, a lot of foreign travelers, including U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, with criminal inadmissibility are turned away at the border by the Canadian border officers. Criminal inadmissibility results from a wide range of criminal offenses which can ultimately hider you from entering Canada. The laws between the United States and Cana…click for more...

What is “Inadmissibility” In order to protect the overall security and safety of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, Canadian border officers are vigilant when it comes to admitting foreign travelers to Canada. A lot of times, individuals may be denied entry to Canada, due to various reasons. You fail to enter Canada, because you have “inadmissibility”. Inadmissibility occurs bec…click for more...

Understand the Term Inadmissibility There are many reasons that may cause an individual to be denied entry to Canada. You failure to enter Canada is due to your “inadmissibility”. Inadmissibility occurs because the individual, who has been denied entry, may possess security, financial, and/or health threat to Canada.  In order to ensure the security of every Canadian citizen and permanent…click for more...

Entering Canada with a DUI Unfortunately, North America seems to be going through a time where not everyone is on the same page about drinking and driving. For a long time, not long ago, the consensus was that there is nothing wrong with drinking and driving. Nowadays though, there is a much different notion surrounding the idea. Drinking and driving has caused a lot of problems, for, individuals…click for more...

What Is A Temporary Resident Permit? A Temporary Resident Permit, also known as a TRP, allows individuals to briefly overcome an inadmissibility issue if they have exceptional travel circumstances. A Temporary Resident Permit grants you special permission to enter Canada for a specified period of time, despite the fact that you are inadmissible. Though, you must be sure you have a compelling reas…click for more...

Reasons You Could Be Inadmissible to Canada There are various reasons you could be inadmissible to Canada. While it may seem unlikely, it is even the case sometimes that individuals find that they are inadmissible to Canada, and they had no idea until they tried to enter at the Canadian border. Recognizing that this is the case for many individuals, we have set out to try to explain all the var…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...

Criminal Rehabilitation Q and A's I will be addressing popular questions and answers that many criminally inadmissible individuals have with regards to criminal rehabilitation. Essentially, this article is meant for you to further understand what a criminal rehabilitation entails. A criminal rehabilitation was created for criminally inadmissible foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada but fi…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...

How to Qualify and Apply for a Criminal Rehabilitation If you are a foreign national with a criminal record or a previous criminal conviction, there are many reasons why you may be denied entry into Canada. If you fall under this category, then Canadian Immigration will deem you as inadmissible to Canada due to criminal inadmissibility. Fortunately, there is a solution for these foreign nationals…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...

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...