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Inadmissibility: How to transit through Canada Even if you do not plan to stay in Canada, you may still face problems due to criminal inadmissibility while in transit.

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 It can be difficult to enter Canada with a criminal record but there are some options to become admissible.

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 There may be solutions for foreign nationals to overcome criminal and medical 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

Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record, but I’m a performing artist? There may be solutions for performing artists to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada.

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will encounter issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been convicted of an offense or arrested, you may be criminally inadmissible to Canada. No matter the reason for travel, any individual with a criminal record is subject to Canada’s strict […]

By Julia Hornstein

Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record? How to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada.

If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will experience issues entering Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

How a legal opinion letter can help you come to Canada with a criminal record Legal opinion letters can explain to border services officers why you are admissible to Canada despite a criminal history.

A lawyer may be able to write a letter that can help you cross the border if you have concerns about criminal inadmissibility.

By Daniel Levy

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

Can I enter Canada with a criminal record? You can enter Canada with a criminal record under the following circumstances.

Foreign nationals need to be aware that a criminal record can make them inadmissible to Canada.

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