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Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record, but I’m a performing artist?

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

Visiting Canada in summer 2022? What you can do if you have 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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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