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Entering Canada with a criminal offense can be difficult due to stringent entry regulations. Our skilled immigration lawyers assist with overcoming these obstacles through options like Temporary Resident Permits and Criminal Rehabilitation. We offer personalized guidance to enhance your chances of approval. Contact us for professional help with your entry to Canada.
Canada has strict laws regarding who can enter the country with a criminal record. If you’ve been convicted of an offense in the U.S., you may be deemed criminally inadmissible to Canada. While there are legal ways to overcome this, such as applying for Criminal Rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), not every lawyer…
If you’ve been deemed inadmissible to Canada due to a DUI or criminal conviction, you may be considering a Criminal Rehabilitation application or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to regain entry. But successfully preparing and filing these applications requires more than just paperwork, it demands a deep understanding of both Canadian immigration law and U.S….
If you have tickets for a concert in Canada but have a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or similar impaired driving conviction on your record, you may face challenges when entering the country. Canada has strict rules regarding criminal inadmissibility, and a DUI can impact your ability to cross the border – even for short…
Planning an Alaska cruise is exciting, but if your cruise stops in Canada and you have a DUI or another criminal conviction, you might face travel restrictions. Canadian immigration laws are strict, and certain offenses can make you inadmissible to Canada, affecting your ability to board a cruise or fly through Canadian airports. Will a…
Planning to fly from a Canadian airport but have a DUI or other conviction? Learn about Canada’s inadmissibility laws, Temporary Resident Permits, and how to avoid travel disruptions. Understanding Canadian Inadmissibility: DUI & Criminal Convictions If you have a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or any criminal conviction on your record, you might be deemed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…