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Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada

CIC News Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be criminally inadmissible to enter Canada. Trump’s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better…

Federal court says IRCC’s decision on applicant’s criminal rehabilitation is unreasonable

CIC News Federal court says IRCC’s decision on applicant’s criminal rehabilitation is unreasonable An individual with a past felony conviction may be considered inadmissible to Canada on the grounds of serious criminality. Individuals with serious criminality must apply for criminal rehabilitation to obtain access to Canada, no matter the time that has elapsed since completing…

Ways to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada

CIC News Ways to overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada Although Canada welcomes millions of visitors, workers, students and immigrants each year, each individual must meet admissibility requirements before being allowed to enter into the country. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm If you are a foreign national who has been…

Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada

CIC News Three ways to overcome your criminal inadmissibility to Canada Criminal inadmissibility can be one of the leading barriers to entry for foreign nationals looking to enter Canada. Offences and convictions ranging from driving while intoxicated (DWI) to fraud and first-degree murder can be reasons that prospective newcomers to Canada may be barred from…

Overcoming a cannabis conviction to enter Canada

CIC News Overcoming a cannabis conviction to enter Canada In order to understand foreign cannabis convictions, you must determine whether they have an equivalent in Canadian law. Some foreign convictions that are no longer illegal in Canada, such as possession of limited amounts of cannabis, should not be a problem. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation…

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

CIC News 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.…

Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record?

CIC News Can I enter Canada if I work in the airline industry and have a criminal record? If you have a criminal record, it is likely that you will experience issues entering Canada. If you are a foreign national who has been arrested or convicted of a criminal offence, you may be considered criminally…

Planning a trip to Canada in 2022? How you can overcome your criminal record

CIC News 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. Unlike in 2020 and 2021, Canada is now open to tourists from the United States and the rest of the…