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
Canada’s Express Entry system and criminal inadmissibility: What you need to know A police record can stop your Canadian dream in its tracks, but criminal rehabilitation may be an option Express Entry is the system that manages applications for Canada’s three main economic immigration classes – the Federal Skilled Worker Class, the Federal Skilled Trades Class and the Canadian Experience Class. By Stephen Sherman
Six common myths about criminal inadmissibility to Canada There are many common misconceptions when it comes to the issue of criminal inadmissibility to Canada. While entering Canada when you have a criminal record is possible, there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled. By Stephen Sherman
