criminal inadmissibility

Canadian travel ban exemptions do not override inadmissibility Being exempt from Canadian travel bans is not a step towards overcoming inadmissibility

As the coronavirus continues to affect populations around the world, the government of Canada has put in place measures to reduce the spread of the virus within the country. To this end, travel restrictions have been enacted in order to limit the influx of foreign nationals entering Canada.

By Stephen Sherman

U.S. now says employees of Canada’s marijuana industry will be ‘generally admissible’ for personal travel Updated statement clarifies confusion caused by earlier version that said working for pot industry 'may affect admissibility' to the U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its rules concerning employees of Canada’s legal marijuana industry, saying they will “generally be admissible” to the United States if the purpose of their travel is unrelated to the industry.

By CIC News

Canada stiffens sentences for drunk driving, raising new immigration concerns Impaired driving will be considered 'serious criminality' as of December 18, 2018

New amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada mean foreign nationals and permanent residents who commit the offence of impaired driving as of December 18, 2018, will be deemed inadmissible and could face deportation.

By Stephen Smith

Canada’s Express Entry system and criminal inadmissibility: What you need to know A police record can stop your Canadian dream in its tracks, but criminal rehabilitation may be an option

Express Entry is the system that manages applications for Canada’s three main economic immigration classes – the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class and the Canadian Experience Class.

By Stephen Sherman

A brush with the law can affect your electronic travel authorization for Canada A legal opinion could help your chances of getting an eTA if you've had interactions with the criminal justice system

Prior to the introduction of Canada’s electronic travel authorization, almost anyone from a visa-exempt country could hop on a plane, show their passport or travel documents upon arrival, and be legally admitted to Canada.

By Stephen Sherman

Six common myths about criminal inadmissibility to Canada

There are many common misconceptions when it comes to the issue of criminal inadmissibility to Canada. While entering Canada when you have a criminal record is possible, there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled.

By Stephen Sherman

Coming to Canada to hunt or fish this summer? Learn the facts about criminal inadmissibility A Temporary Resident Permit may be the answer if you have a DUI or some other offence

Summer in Canada is drawing near and American outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up to take advantage of everything the great Canadian wilderness has to offer. Eager hunters and fishermen will be flocking north to the various lodges and retreats peppered throughout Canada from May through September, and it is in this context that the issue […]

By Stephen Sherman

A Marriage Made in Heaven: Canada, Immigration and Getting it Right Before and After the Big Day

It’s wedding season across Canada, with thousands of couples saying “I do” from coast to coast. For many, this occasion not only marks a marriage of two people, but two cultures as Canadians marry their foreign partners. And although much of the attention is on the wedding day itself, couples and their guests alike have […]

By CIC News