I got a DUI years ago. Can I visit Canada? Canada offers three major ways to apply to enter the country if you have a DUI. People commonly ask: “Can I enter Canada if I got a DUI 10 years ago?” By Matt Hendler
Visitors in Canada continue to have access to work permits IRCC announced the extension of a temporary policy introduced a year ago to help employers find workers and allow temporary residents to enter the workforce. Canada announced that it is extending until February 28, 2022, a coronavirus-related measure allowing visitors to obtain work permits. By Alexandra Miekus
Deported from the USA. Can I come to Canada? A U.S. deportation will likely affect your ability to enter Canada. Canada and the United States share security information at all ports of entry. This can include criminal and immigration records, even from long ago. By Matt Hendler
IRCC asks travellers to resubmit visitor visa application if sent before September 7 If you sent a visitor visa application before September 7, you may have to apply again. Certain travellers who submitted their visitor visa application before September 7 are being asked to reapply. By Shelby Thevenot
Applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) with a criminal record An eTA is required for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. The electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. By Matt Hendler
Do I need to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation to enter Canada? Criminal Rehabilitation can ensure future travel to Canada without issues. Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? By Matt Hendler
Do I need a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada? A Temporary Resident Permit may be needed for your upcoming trip to Canada. Are you planning to come to Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit? By Matt Hendler
Driving into Canada with a past DUI? Here is how you can apply for a waiver A DUI can make it difficult to come to Canada, however, there are options to overcome criminal inadmissibility. Fully-vaccinated tourists from the United States have been able to travel to Canada as of August 9, 2021. By Matt Hendler
What visas you need to come to Canada for conferences and conventions The documents you need as an attendee, presenter, and what to do if you have a criminal history. Event organizers are already planning to hold conferences and conventions in-person in 2022, pending the ongoing pandemic. Some have already gone back to in-person programming for the fall. By Michael Schwartz
