Omitting Information about your Criminal Past Video
If an individual decides not to disclose information about their criminal past to an Immigration officer when entering Canada, the consequences can be quite severe. It is very important to be very straight forward with Immigration officers, especially with regards to any criminal record you may have. Watch our video above on the importance of disclosing the correct information to the Immigration officer especially with regards to any criminal past and how this may affect your future entry into Canada.
If you would like to enter Canada with a criminal record but are unsure what documents to include with your application or how to get started then please don’t hesitate to contact us at 416-477-2545. Our immigration experts will be glad to assist you with your immigration matter.
Common Offences that result in Criminal Inadmissibility Video
If you are a foreign national that has committed an offense inside or outside of Canada, this can often lead to criminal inadmissibility to Canada. There are many different offenses that can lead to criminal inadmissibility. Watch our video below on the common offenses that result in criminal inadmissibility to Canada. The common offences that are mentioned in this video include: DUI for Alcohol or Drugs; Reckless Driving; Drug Offences; and, Assault.
If you have criminal inadmissibility to Canada and would like to overcome your inadmissibility issues but are unsure what documents to include with your application or how to get started then please don’t hesitate to contact us at 416-477-2545. Our immigration experts will be glad to assist you with your immigration matter.
In order to remove your criminal record from a public record, you must first apply for a Record Suspension, or also known as a Pardon. In March of 2012, the eligibility requirements had changed for the waiting period for a summary offense from three years to five years which evidently affected the lives of many with a criminal record. With the new Liberal government, they are considering more changes to improve the lives of individuals with criminal offenses. Watch our video below on the new rules to Pardons Canada and how this will affect individuals with criminal records.
New Rules for Pardons in Canada Video
It is very important to consider all of the other eligibility requirements that individuals must have in order to receive a Record Suspension, not only the waiting period. For instance, the individual must have been convicted of an offence in Canada, under the Canadian federal act or regulation; they must not have received an absolute or conditional discharge for the offence; they must not have been convicted as a young offender for the offence; they must not have been convicted of a Schedule 1 offence as listed under the Criminal Records Act; they must not have been convicted of more than three offences that were prosecuted by indictment, each with a prison sentence of two years or more; they must have completed all of the sentences; and last but most important to this video, they must have completed the required waiting period, which only starts after they have completed all of their sentences in full.
As of right now, individuals who have summary offences are required to complete a five year waiting period from the end of their punishment and individuals who have an indictable offence are required to complete a ten year waiting period from the end of their punishment. These new longer waiting period were as a result of the new legislation introduced in March of 2012 by the Conservative government. However, the Liberal government is hopeful and has stated that they are willing to re-consider the changes made by the Conservative government in 2012, especially with regards to the eligibility requirements for pardons and record suspensions.
If you would like to apply for a Record Suspension but are unsure what documents to include with your application or how to get started then please don’t hesitate to contact us at 416-477-2545. Our immigration experts will be glad to assist you with your immigration matter.
Misrepresentation is becoming a very significant problem when applicants try to enter Canada. There are many different circumstances that can entail misrepresentation, whether intentional or unintentional. If an applicant that is trying to enter Canada finds themselves inadmissible due to an account of misrepresentation, then the consequences are truly detrimental. Watch our video above on what constitutes misrepresentation, steps on how to fight a misrepresentation allegation, and how misrepresentation can affect you in the future.
If you'd like to fight a misrepresentation allegation but are unsure what documents to include with your application or how to get started then please don’t hesitate to contact us at 416-477-2545. Our immigration experts will be glad to assist you with your immigration matter.
If you are planning on travelling to Canada as a visitor and have been deemed inadmissible to Canada for a past criminal offence made in or outside of Canada, you must first overcome the criminal inadmissibility by taking certain steps. If wish to enter Canada with inadmissibility issues, then watch our video below to find out what information you need to know before coming to Canada with inadmissibility.
Information to Know Before Coming to Canada with Inadmissibility
Before attempting to cross the border or enter Canada, there are some essential aspects of the process that you must be aware of. If you have a criminal admissibility from a past criminal offence, you will need to apply for either a Temporary Resident Permit or a Criminal Rehabilitation. Keep in mind, even if you have had a criminal offence from 40 years ago, most immigration officers will refuse your entry due to inadmissibility. There are many people who are unaware of this or forget about their past convictions and/or offences and consequently become disappointed when they are not permitted entry into Canada. Therefore, before you attempt to enter Canada, it is important to ask a Canadian immigration professional certain questions to see what is required from you with regards to your particular circumstance. Additionally, it is also important to be very upfront with your previous offences and provide sufficient documentation to prove that your life has changed since then.
For more information, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to discuss your options available to enter Canada as well as what you will need in order to be successful in your application.