inadmissibility

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

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.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada

Criminal inadmissibility can be one of the leading barriers to entry for foreign nationals looking to enter Canada.

By Vimal Sivakumar

What are police clearances certificates for Canadian immigration?

Police certificates demonstrate to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that an immigration applicant is admissible to Canada.

By Daniel Levy

Travelling to Canada with a criminal record for hunting season

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.

By Daniel Levy

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

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.

By Edana Robitaille

How to return to Canada after being asked to leave

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. […]

By Edana Robitaille

Inadmissibility: How to transit through Canada

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.

By Julia Hornstein

Entering Canada with a felony conviction

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.

By Daniel Levy

How to overcome inadmissibility to Canada

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.

By Julia Hornstein