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Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record? How to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada.

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will experience issues entering Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

Immigration Minister: Applicants can soon expect normal service standards "We’re on track right now to restore our pre-pandemic service standard by the end of this calendar year for virtually every line of business,” said Minister Sean Fraser in a recent interview with CIC News. This article is Part 3 of a special CIC News series summarizing the interview with the minister.

Canada’s Immigration Minister Sean Fraser believes meaningful steps are being taken to get the immigration system back on track.

By Kareem El-Assal

Can you return to Canada after committing a crime in Canada? You can be criminally inadmissible to Canada whether you committed a crime in Canada or abroad, however, there are options to overcome criminal inadmissibility.

People who commit crimes outside Canada become criminally inadmissible as soon as the charge is laid, but this is not the case for offences committed within Canada.

By Daniel Levy

Canada’s immigration backlog jumps to 2.4 million persons The backlog has grown by nearly 260,000 persons over the past month.

IRCC’s backlog has grown to 2.4 million persons.

By Kareem El-Assal

Common offenses that make people inadmissible to Canada A list of some of the common crimes that may make someone criminally inadmissible to Canada, and steps to overcome inadmissibility.

Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow newcomers to overcome inadmissibility.

By Daniel Levy

Will Canadian border services officers ask about your criminal record? How to prepare to cross the Canadian border if you have a criminal record.

When you arrive at a Canadian port of entry, you may be asked if you have a criminal record.

By Daniel Levy

How a legal opinion letter can help you come to Canada with a criminal record Legal opinion letters can explain to border services officers why you are admissible to Canada despite a criminal history.

A lawyer may be able to write a letter that can help you cross the border if you have concerns about criminal inadmissibility.

By Daniel Levy

Visiting Canada for a concert or music festival this summer? How to overcome your criminal record There are many concerts and music festivals happening in Canada this summer. You may be able to attend them even if you have a criminal record, but you should plan in advance.

Canada has re-opened its borders and economy following restrictions that were put in place at the start of the pandemic.

By Daniel Levy

How to visit Canada this summer even if you have a criminal record Canada's border has reopened to tourists. If you are concerned about a past criminal history, you may have options to overcome criminal inadmissibility.

If you believe you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, don’t lose hope. You may still be able to take your vacation to Canada this summer.

By Daniel Levy