Help with Inadmissibility
Have you been refused entry into Canada? Have you been previously charged with a criminal offence? Worried you might be inadmissible to Canada?
Foreign nationals who wish to come to Canada, whether temporarily or on a permanent intention may find themselves inadmissible due to a prior criminal record. Others may be deemed inadmissible due to a serious medical condition. Can-Am Immigration assists individuals who may be inadmissible under Canada’s immigration laws.
Being found inadmissible can seriously affect a foreign nationals’ life. While some wish to come to Canada as sponsored persons to reunite with family members, others may be applying to work, study or visit. If you have been found inadmissible, or you believe that you may be, it is important to understand there are several options. A consultation with a Can-Am Immigration consultant will provide you with insight as to the options available for your situation.
What can we do for you?
- Determine whether you are inadmissible
- Apply for criminal rehabilitation
- Apply for temporary resident permit
- Submissions relating to medical inadmissibility
- Assist with refusal of immigration application
- Enter Canada temporarily
Overcoming Inadmissibility – What are your options?
If you are found to be inadmissible, you still have options. You may be able to enter Canada temporarily by applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or you may become admissible again through criminal rehabilitation.
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Criminal Inadmissibility
A person is criminally inadmissible to Canada if he or she has committed or been convicted of a crime, either inside or outside Canada. Normally you cannot enter or stay in Canada if you are inadmissible. However, there are ways of overcoming your criminal inadmissibility. If you are inadmissible, you may become admissible again if you:
- satisfy an immigration or border services officer that you meet the legal requirements to be deemed rehabilitated;
- apply for individual rehabilitation and get approved; or
- receive a pardon or record suspension.
- your reason to travel to Canada is considered justified in the circumstances; and
- you do not pose a risk because of your inadmissibility.
You may also be offered a temporary resident permit if:
Medical Inadmissibility
Individuals who wish to apply for Canada immigration are required to do a medical exam by a qualified medical officer. These medical exams typically include a standard physical exam as well as examination of your mental health and prior medical records. You may be medically inadmissible if you have a serious health problem that would endanger the health and safety of the Canadian population or cause excessive demand on health or social services.
Application Refusal / Other
A person may be denied entry or be deemed inadmissible to Canada under several other grounds, including:
- Security reasons (espionage, subversion, violence, terrorism)
- Human or international rights violations (war crimes, crimes against humanity)
- Organized crime
- Financial reasons
- Misrepresentation (providing false information or withholding information)
- Having an inadmissible family member
If you had an application refusal for any reason, our immigration consultants may be able to help you determine why your application was refused and what are the best possible steps to take. We will assess the situation and advise you how to proceed.
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