If you, or someone you know is inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of criminality, we may be able to help.
Grounds for Criminal Inadmissibility
You are automatically inadmissible from entering or immigrating to Canada if you have:
- been convicted in Canada of an indictable offence punishable by a sentence of less than ten years
- been convicted in Canada of two or more summary offences
- been convicted outside Canada for an act that, if committed in Canada, would be equivalent to an indictable offence punishable by a sentence of less than ten years
- been convicted outside Canada of two or more acts that, if committed in Canada, would be equivalent to summary offences
- been convicted outside Canada of an act that, if committed in Canada, would be equivalent to a hybrid offence punishable by a sentence of less than ten years
Finally, you are criminally inadmissible if your have committed an act that, if committed in Canada, would be equivalent to an indictable offence punishable by a sentence of less than ten years.
Overcoming Criminal Inadmissibility
Depending on the nature of your inadmissibility and purposes of entering or immigrating to Canada, there are different options for overcoming Criminal inadmissibility.
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
For Temporary Immigration to Canada
A Temporary Resident Permit, is a document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada that allows people who are technically inadmissible to Canada to visit the country. This document will enable you to visit Canada for a predetermined time if an officer determines that your presence in Canada will be beneficial to the country or its citizens.
Rehabilitation (Deemed and Individual Rehabilitation)
For Offences or Convictions Outside of Canada