Denied Entry to Canada for a Past Criminal Record? No matter where you travel in the world you will go through a security check at the port of entry by an immigration officer to ensure you have no criminal record on file. Many travellers are declined entry into Canada due to their past criminal history. The immigration officers at the port of entry do daily security checks to ensure anyone enteri…click for more...

Denied Entry to Canada for a Criminal Record One can be excluded from entering Canada due to criminal conviction. If you are inadmissible to Canada because you have a criminal record, you may still be able to enter Canada legally by obtaining proper authorization from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). There are three ways which allow you to enter and overcoming criminal inadmis…click for more...

Inadmissibility 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 various reasons an in…click for more...

What to do when I am inadmissible to Canada Have you been stopped constantly for a crime you committed over 5-10 years ago such as DUI, DWI, Assault, Felony, Misdemeanor or whatever the reason may be? Do the officers always detain or stop you for questioning every time you try to enter Canada? The staff at Akrami and Associates can help you with your situation and make sure that you do not get …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...

Who needs a Temporary Resident Permit 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. Howeve…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...

Can I Work or Study In Canada if I am Inadmissible? If you are inadmissible to Canada, but have a reason to want to come to Canada, this can be very concerning. It is especially concerning when an individual would like to visit Canada for something more than leisure, for example, to visit family at an important family event, or, for example to work. If you want to work in Canada but are current…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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Difference between Deemed Rehabilitation and Individual Rehabilitation Most foreign nationals do not understand the difference between deemed rehabilitation and individual rehabilitation. The one thing that both these terms have in common is that to qualify for either you must have a criminal record and be criminally inadmissible to Canada. It is extremely important for foreign nationals that ar…click for more...