Complex Situations

Inadmissibility
& Rehabilitation

Criminal record, entry refusal, inadmissibility. Solutions: criminal rehabilitation, waivers (TRP), removal of inadmissibility.

PRIORITY CONSULTATION

Types of Inadmissibility

Criminality

Any criminal conviction (even minor) can make you inadmissible to Canada. DUI, theft, assault, fraud, drug possession.

Medical

Medical conditions causing excessive demand on Canadian health system or danger to public health.

Misrepresentation

Lying or omitting information = 5 year ban. Even unintentional error can be considered misrepresentation.

Legal Solutions

1. Criminal Rehabilitation

If at least 5 years have elapsed since completion of sentence, you can apply for rehabilitation. Permanent process that removes inadmissibility.

  • ✓ Analysis of Canadian offense equivalency
  • ✓ Collection of international police certificates
  • ✓ Complete rehabilitation file
  • ✓ Follow-up with Parole Board

2. Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)

If you need to enter Canada before becoming eligible for rehabilitation. Temporary waiver valid up to 3 years.

  • ✓ Demonstrate compelling reasons to enter
  • ✓ Benefits to Canada outweigh risks
  • ✓ Renewable but not permanent solution

DUI & Impaired Driving

DUI (Driving Under Influence) is a serious offense in Canada. One DUI conviction can make you inadmissible.

Common Misconception

Many Americans don't realize a DUI makes them inadmissible to Canada. Border agents have access to U.S. criminal databases.

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Confidential assessment of your inadmissibility situation.