inadmissibility

How to return to Canada after being ordered to leave You may need an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) if you were ever received a removal order.

Canada can order non-citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Some of the reasons for such orders can include criminal conduct and violation of Canadian immigration laws. If you’ve been subject to a removal order, you may need an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) to come back.

By Michael Schwartz

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

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

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

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

How to visit Canada if you have a criminal record There are three main ways you can overcome criminal inadmissibility to be able to visit Canada.

Canada’s borders are reopening to tourists.

By Matt Hendler

Can you visit Canada with a DUI? Are you planning on visiting Canada with a past driving under the influence offence? You may have a problem crossing the Canadian border.

While Canada is an open country, it does have strict rules that it enforces at its borders. You can be considered inadmissible to Canada based on a criminal conviction. Even a single driving under the influence can lead to you being denied entry to Canada.

By Matt Hendler

Cruising through Canada with a criminal record? Canada has strict rules on tourists entering with criminal history, even for a brief cruise stop.

Attention all cruisers! Canada’s transport minister, Omar Alghabra recently stated that the country will soon open up to travellers by boat.

By Michael Schwartz