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
What to do if you have a DUI and want to enter Canada DUIs are considered serious crimes in Canada, but you may still be able to cross the border. You may be considered inadmissible to Canada with a DUI conviction. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome inadmissibility. By Daniel Levy
Will Blue Jays coach be able to come to Canada after DUI? Although impaired driving is a serious crime in Canada, Blue Jays coach Pete Walker may be able to overcome inadmissibility. The Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach, Pete Walker, was arrested for driving under the influence on March 25. The incident has left many to wonder if Walker will be able to come to Canada for home games. By Daniel Levy
How to work in Canada if you have a criminal record A criminal record can hinder your plans to work in Canada, however, you may have options to overcome inadmissibility. If you have a criminal record and do not address inadmissibility before you apply for a Canadian work permit, you risk being refused entry to Canada. By Daniel Levy
Canada is open to tourists again. Here’s how to avoid criminal inadmissibility issues at the border Whether you have a minor or major offense on your record, it is important to plan ahead of your trip to Canada. This year marks the first since the start of the pandemic that Canada is fully open to tourists. By Daniel Levy
DUI: How to enter Canada if you have been convicted or charged Since 2018, DUI convictions have been recognized by Canada as serious criminality. Nonetheless, you still have options to enter the country. You may have trouble entering Canada if you have a previous driving under the influence (DUI) offense. By Daniel Levy
Visiting Canada this winter? How to avoid criminal inadmissibility issues at the border You have three major options if you wish to overcome criminal inadmissibility when visiting Canada. Many will look to visit the Great White North this winter now that Canada’s borders have re-opened and the Christmas holidays are around the corner. By Daniel Levy
Applying for Canadian permanent residence with a criminal record Here is what you need to know before applying for PR with a criminal record. Canada wants new permanent residents (PRs) — in fact, more than a million of them. Nearly 60 per cent of these new arrivals will come to Canada as skilled workers. Express Entry is the main way that Canada processes skilled worker applications. By Michael Schwartz
