Our US Immigration Services for Entry to Canada

Are you a US Citizen that has been refused entry to Canada? We can help.

There are very few US immigration law firms that can match the specific experience we have handling immigration matters for those denied entry to Canada. The immigration lawyers at Richards and Jurusik know how to help US citizens with Canadian inadmissibility.

If you have been refused entry to Canada, were turned back at the border, or are unsure whether you are inadmissible, it is important to consult with a Canadian immigration attorney who can compare the law under which you were convicted with the equivalent law in Canada to see whether the conviction is one that makes you inadmissible. We can also determine whether your offense is one that is considered major or minor criminality.

If you are convicted of an offense, you may be inadmissible to Canada. This may be due to a criminal offense that you committed in the past such as a DUI, DWI, DWAI, OUI, DUAI, possession, assault, a felony, misdemeanor, fraud, or other convictions. If you have been refused entry to Canada, were turned back at the border, or are unsure whether you are inadmissible, take advantage of our specific expertise with Canadian inadmissibility.

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Why was I denied entry to Canada?

There are different reasons why you may not be allowed to enter Canada, including security, medical, or criminal reasons.

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How do I gain re-entry to Canada?

There are three ways to overcome your inadmissibility and get permission to travel to Canada again.

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Our Resources for Canadian Inadmissibility

What is a temporary resident permit (TRP) for Canada and do I need one?

You may be inadmissible to Canada if you have a DUI or past criminal offense. This can be problematic if you have a reason to travel to Canada to visit family, attend a wedding, go on a fishing trip, for business, or simply for tourism. You might qualify for a temporary resident permit (TRP) to allow temporary entry to Canada. We discuss the temporary resident permit (TRP) for entry to Canada with a DUI or criminal record here.

As a US Citizen, what documents can I use to travel to Canada?

If you are a US Citizen and you will be traveling to Canada, you need to have acceptable travel documents. This applies to you and all others that will be traveling with you. If you do not have acceptable travel documents you can be refused entry to Canada and may even have a difficult time re-entering the United States. We discuss acceptable travel documents when traveling to and from Canada and a US Citizen here.

I have a DUI, what do I need to know to enter Canada?

If you have been convicted of a DUI, DWI, DWAI, or related offense, it can impact your ability to travel to Canada. Depending on the nature of your convictions and the time that has passed, you might need criminal rehabilitation and/or a temporary resident permit to enter Canada. We discuss the impact of DUI and related offenses on your ability to enter Canada here.

Will a DUI, DUAI, DWAI, DWI, OVI, or OWI keep me from going to Canada?

You may not be able to visit Canada after a conviction for impaired driving. DUI, DUAI, DWAI, DWI, OVI, OWI, and even reckless driving can make you inadmissible. Most people will need to make an application to be allowed to travel to Canada after an impaired driving conviction. Find out if your past convictions make you inadmissible to Canada.

What do I need to know to enter Canada with a DUI?

If you are a US Citizen that needs to enter Canada with a DUI, there are several things you need to know including the relief available. We discuss why you should apply for both Criminal Rehabilitation and a Temporary Resident Permit if you have a DUI. Read more about entering Canada with a DUI here.

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