Criminal inadmissibility is a complex area of Canadian immigration law. A foreign or Canadian conviction — even from years ago — can prevent entry to Canada or refusal of immigration applications.
Pathways to overcome inadmissibility
- Deemed rehabilitation — automatic, for less serious offences after a specified time (typically 10 years)
- Individual rehabilitation — application required, available after 5 years from sentence completion
- Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) — short-term entry permission while a longer-term solution is pursued
- Record suspension (Canadian convictions) — Parole Board of Canada process to remove conviction from immigration consideration
What we do
We analyze your specific offence(s) and circumstances, equate them to Canadian Criminal Code provisions, identify the best pathway, and prepare submissions including supporting evidence of rehabilitation.
