What is a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) and How Can It Help You Enter Canada?
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What is a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) and How Can It Help You Enter Canada?

A Temporary Resident Permit or TRP for short, is a document issued by the Canadian government that allows a person who is otherwise inadmissible, to enter and stay in Canada for a temporary period of time. Eligibility A TRP can only be issued if there are compelling reasons to allow the person to enter or…

How to Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for Business Travel to Canada
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How to Apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for Business Travel to Canada

If you are inadmissible to Canada because of a criminal conviction or DUI, you may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada for business travel. It is important to first determine whether you are inadmissible. A Canadian immigration lawyer can help you determine if you need to apply for a…

How Long Does Criminal Rehabilitation Take to Allow Entry Canada?
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How Long Does Criminal Rehabilitation Take to Allow Entry Canada?

The government of Canada routinely takes from 6 to18 months or sometimes even longer, to process an application for criminal rehabilitation.  Processing time The time it takes to process an application can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of applications that are being received at the consulate in your home…

Criminal Rehabilitation: How to Permanently Overcome Inadmissibility to Canada
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Criminal Rehabilitation: How to Permanently Overcome Inadmissibility to Canada

The way to permanently overcome inadmissibility to Canada due to a past criminal record is to apply for “Criminal Rehabilitation”. An application for Rehabilitation need’s to demonstrate that you have completed all the elements of your sentence, you have a stable lifestyle, and shows that you have a low likelihood of reoffending. It requires that…

Traveling Through Canada with a Criminal Record or a DUI: What to Do if You Have a Layover
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Traveling Through Canada with a Criminal Record or a DUI: What to Do if You Have a Layover

If you have a criminal or DUI conviction that makes you inadmissible to Canada, and you have a flight with a layover in Canada, or if you are driving to a U.S. destination but need to travel through Canada to get there, it could be problematic. Travel through the country may be possible, but you…

DUI Convictions and Canadian Immigration: How It Impacts Future Travel Plans
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DUI Convictions and Canadian Immigration: How It Impacts Future Travel Plans

An impaired driving conviction can negatively impact your ability to enter Canada, even if it was a long time ago and even if your visit is going to be short. Canada has strict immigration laws and they consider a conviction for impaired driving to be a serious criminal offense. There are ways to enter Canada…

Overcoming Inadmissibility: Rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits
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Overcoming Inadmissibility: Rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits

Individuals with a past criminal record, even something minor, may be considered inadmissible to Canada. That is because under Canadian law, an offense that happens outside of Canada, makes you inadmissible, if it is a crime in Canada. This can be an obstacle for those seeking to visit Canada, even for a short trip or…

Denied Entry to Canada?  Criminal Inadmissibility and How to Overcome It.
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Denied Entry to Canada? Criminal Inadmissibility and How to Overcome It.

If you have tried to enter Canada and been told you are inadmissible you were likely turned back at the border or airport and denied entry. This can be a disheartening experience, but understanding the reason for the determination and knowing how to address a past denial, can significantly improve your chances of a successful…

Crossing the Canadian Border with a DUI: Travel Risks and Regulations
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Crossing the Canadian Border with a DUI: Travel Risks and Regulations

A conviction for any impaired  driving offense can make you inadmissible to Canada.  Depending on your state, your offense may be referred to as a DUI, DWI, DWAI ,OVI ,OUI,  DUID, OWI, OVUII, OWVI, OUIL, OUID, OMVWI, RAR, or UOWI.  Any of these can pose significant challenges at the border, but understanding the process and…