How to Get an FBI Background Check for Entry to Canada
Need an FBI background check to apply for Canadian entry or rehabilitation? Here’s how to get it step-by-step.
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When Can You Apply for Rehabilitation to Enter Canada?
Learn when and how to apply for criminal rehabilitation to regain admissibility to Canada after a conviction.
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USCIS Reaffirms Public Charge Inadmissibility Policy
USCIS clarifies its commitment to applying public charge inadmissibility rules faithfully, emphasizing consistency with longstanding statutes and policy.
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USCIS Clarifies False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Policy
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to tighten vetting on false claims to U.S. citizenship, clarifying that Matter of Zhang applies to all cases filed or pending as of August 20, 2025.
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Inadmissibility to the U.S. and What Waivers Are Required
Not everyone is automatically eligible to enter the U.S. due to various legal, medical, or immigration-related issues. Discover the most common reasons people are deemed inadmissible and which waivers can help you overcome them.
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Employment-Based Green Cards | Family-Based Immigration | General US Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency
Do Sealed Violations Affect Green Card Applications?
Even sealed or expunged criminal violations must be disclosed on Form I-485. Failing to report past incidents—even those sealed under state law—can lead to denial of your green card and trigger immigration consequences such as inadmissibility or removal proceedings.
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Impact of Fraud and Misrepresentation in U.S. Immigration
Fraud and misrepresentation in U.S. immigration can lead to visa denials, deportation, and permanent bans. Learn the consequences and possible waivers.
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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…
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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…
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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…
