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How to overcome serious criminality to enter Canada

Serious offences may deem someone inadmissible to Canada or subject to a removal order. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) deem offences as serious criminality based on maximum imposable sentences in Canada.

By Julia Hornstein

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

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

Can I visit Canada with a DUI?

Under Canadian immigration law, a conviction relating to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol can render someone criminally inadmissible to Canada. A DUI is considered serious criminality

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

Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record?

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

By Julia Hornstein