Visiting Canada in summer 2022? What you can do if you have a criminal record You might still be able to come to Canada with a criminal record. If you are thinking of coming to Canada this summer but a past criminal record is slowing you down, you might want to examine your options to overcome criminal inadmissibility. By Daniel Levy
Planning a trip to Canada in 2022? How you can overcome your criminal record Canada is open to fully vaccinated tourists. You may be able to visit Canada with a criminal record as long as you prepare ahead of time. Although the coronavirus pandemic has entered its third calendar year, tourism to Canada is set to rebound in 2022. By Daniel Levy
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
Do I need a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada? A Temporary Resident Permit may be needed for your upcoming trip to Canada. 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
FAQ: Criminal Inadmissibility to Canada Some answers to frequently asked questions on coming to Canada with a criminal record. Anyone planning to enter Canada to immigrate, study, work, or simply visit may be prohibited from doing so if they have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even minor offences may render a person inadmissible to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Spotlight on Criminal Inadmissibility: What It Is, What It Means, and What To Do About It How Canada handles travellers with criminal records and possible avenues for overcoming inadmissibility. The ongoing process of vaccinating Canadian and U.S. populations gives hope that the Canada-U.S. border will open for non-essential crossings sometime this summer. It is worthwhile then, to understand criminal inadmissibility, which can affect your trip to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Canadian permanent resident deported due to serious criminality after serving sentence ANALYSIS: The Federal Court has upheld an order deporting a woman who has been a Canadian permanent resident since she was a child. The case of Adina Harms-Barbour illustrates the enormous consequences criminal conduct can have on a permanent resident’s status in Canada, even if they have lived here for most of their lives. By Michael Schwartz
Obtaining a Canadian work permit despite criminality issues There can be many hindrances and roadblocks in the pursuit of a Canadian work permit, not the least of which is the presence of a minor criminal offence on the applicant’s record. Acquiring a Canadian work permit is the goal of many foreign nationals all around the world. However, with strengthened security and enforcement of immigration laws, receiving a work permit in Canada can be difficult for those who are subject to criminal charges. By Stephen Sherman
