The security screening process for Canadian immigration

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:25 +0000

The government of Canada requires all immigration applicants to undergo a security screening, which is a thorough background check to ensure that you do not pose a threat to Canadian society. Before you arrive, Canadian immigration officials will conduct a background check in order to make a final decision on your application for admission to […]

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Understanding why some people might not be allowed in Canada and ways to overcome inadmissibility

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:10 +0000

When someone is inadmissible to Canada, it is because the examining officer has decided that the person being assessed is or will be a threat to, or burden on, public health and/or safety. There are many intricacies to the concept of inadmissibility but on a basic level, inadmissibility falls under a few general categories, including […]

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Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada

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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The three types of removal orders you can be issued if deemed inadmissible to Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:00:36 +0000

Being inadmissible to Canada means that, for some reason, an officer at a Canadian Port of Entry believes that the person being deemed inadmissible to the country is a threat to public health and/or safety. There are many intricacies to the concept of inadmissibility but on a basic level, inadmissibility falls under a few general […]

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What are police clearances certificates for Canadian immigration?

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:00:07 +0000

Police certificates demonstrate to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that an immigration applicant is admissible to Canada. Each applicant for permanent residence and their family members aged 18 or over, must undergo a security clearance to prove they are not criminally inadmissible. Police Clearance Certificates, also called certificates of non-criminal activity, must be obtained […]

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Travelling to Canada with a criminal record for hunting season

Credit to Author: Daniel Levy| Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:27 +0000

A criminal history may not be the end of your plans to go hunting in Canada. Although travellers who try to cross the border with a criminal record face a risk of being denied entry to Canada, there are a few options available to overcome inadmissibility. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration […]

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

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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How to return to Canada after being asked to leave

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:35 +0000

Canada has the authority to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. You could also get one if you are found to be working without a valid visa or otherwise violating the conditions of your visa. […]

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Inadmissibility: How to transit through Canada

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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Entering Canada with a felony conviction

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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