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How to overcome serious criminality to enter Canada

March 15, 2023 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, inadmissible, serious criminality, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:06 +0000

Serious offences may deem someone inadmissible to Canada or subject to a removal order. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) deem offences as serious criminality based on maximum imposable sentences in Canada. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm For convictions within Canada, serious criminality may stem from: A conviction in […]

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Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada

March 3, 2023 admin admissibility, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, DUI, inadmissibility, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Criminal inadmissibility can be one of the leading barriers to entry for foreign nationals looking to enter Canada. Offences and convictions ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to fraud and first-degree murder can be reasons that prospective newcomers to Canada may be barred from entering the country. However, the Government of Canada does provide several […]

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Can I come to Canada on a hunting and fishing trip with a criminal record?

February 17, 2023 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, Fishing, hunting, legal opinion letter, temporary resident permit, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:00:03 +0000

Canada is a popular destination for hunting and fishing enthusiasts due to the country’s diverse natural landscape and wide variety of wildlife and terrain. Many thousands of US citizens and residents choose to come to Canada annually for hunting and fishing trips. Individuals with a criminal record – however – can face issues at the […]

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Overcoming a cannabis conviction to enter Canada

January 29, 2023 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, inadmissible, legal opinion letter, MARIJUANA, temporary resident permit, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In order to understand foreign cannabis convictions, you must determine whether they have an equivalent in Canadian law. Some foreign convictions that are no longer illegal in Canada, such as possession of limited amounts of cannabis, should not be a problem. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm However, several foreign […]

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Canada has lifted COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all travellers including those with criminal records

October 9, 2022 admin admissibility, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, DUI, immigration, inadmissibility, legal opinion letter, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2022 12:00:05 +0000

As of October 1, Canada has lifted all COVID-19 related travel restrictions This means unvaccinated travellers will now be allowed to enter Canada from abroad without requiring a test or needing to complete a quarantine. While this opens some doors for some, there are still travellers who may not be admissible to Canada due to […]

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Inadmissibility: How to transit through Canada

September 20, 2022 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, inadmissibility, legal opinion letter, temporary resident permit, transit, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:43 +0000

If you are a foreign national who has been arrested or convicted of a criminal offence, you may be considered criminally inadmissible to Canada. Even if you are only in transit through Canada and not plan to stay in the country, being criminally inadmissible can pose problems to travelers. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with […]

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Can I visit Canada with a DUI?

September 6, 2022 admin criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, deemed rehabilitated, deemed rehabilitation, driving under the influence, DUI, inadmissible to canada, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:00:49 +0000

Under Canadian immigration law, a conviction relating to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can render someone criminally inadmissible to Canada. A DUI is considered serious criminality Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Drunk driving charges can be prosecuted under a variety of designations around the […]

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Frequently Asked Questions on Inadmissibility to Canada

August 14, 2022 admin cannabis, cannabis conviction, criminal inadmissibility, criminal record, criminal rehabilitation, deemed rehabilitated, Drunk-Driving, DUI, hybrid offence, indictable offence, summary offence, temporary resident permit, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:00:10 +0000

Before entering Canada, the country has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and undergoing medical examinations. If you are a foreign national who has been arrested or convicted of a criminal offence, you may be considered criminally inadmissible to Canada. Foreign convictions and arrests are […]

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Entering Canada with a felony conviction

August 1, 2022 admin admissibility, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, DUI, immigration, inadmissibility, legal opinion letter, medical inadmissibility, temporary residence, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:33 +0000

Anyone trying to enter Canada with a felony conviction on their criminal record may be surprised to learn that they might be considered inadmissible. This can be true for residents of any country who would like to immigrate to Canada or even just visit several years post-conviction. However, in some circumstances it may be possible […]

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How to overcome inadmissibility to Canada

July 17, 2022 admin admissibility, criminal, criminal inadmissibility, criminal rehabilitation, DUI, inadmissibility, legal opinion letter, medical inadmissibility, temporary resident permit, trp, visit

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:00:52 +0000

Canada welcomes millions of visitors, tourists, workers, students and immigrants each year. Nevertheless, Canada has admissibility requirements that each foreign national must meet before they are allowed to enter the country. Such requirements include passing a criminal background check and undergoing medical examinations. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm Criminal […]

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