wavier | É«ºüÈë¿Ú The Voice of Canadian Immigration Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:40:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 /wp-content/uploads/2020/08/favicon-1.png wavier | É«ºüÈë¿Ú 32 32 Travelling to Canada with a criminal record for hunting season /2022/10/travelling-to-canada-with-a-criminal-record-for-hunting-season-1030985.html Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:27 +0000 /?p=30985 A criminal history may not be the end of your plans to go hunting in Canada. Although travellers who try to cross the border with a criminal record face a risk of being denied entry to Canada, there are a few options available to overcome inadmissibility. Schedule a Free Legal Consultation with the Cohen Immigration […]

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]]> How to return to Canada after being asked to leave /2022/10/how-to-return-to-canada-after-being-asked-to-leave-1030853.html Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:35 +0000 /?p=30853 Canada has the authority to ask non-Canadian citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Removal orders are often issued if you have committed an illegal act while in Canada. You could also get one if you are found to be working without a valid visa or otherwise violating the conditions of your visa. […]

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]]> Common offenses that make people inadmissible to Canada /2022/06/common-offenses-that-make-people-inadmissible-to-canada-0626148.html Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:21 +0000 /?p=26148 Generally speaking, any act that is illegal both in the country where it took place and in Canada creates the potential for inadmissibility issues. That being said, the Canadian government offers options to allow newcomers to overcome inadmissibility. Some of the common offenses that may impact a person’s ability to enter Canada include the following: […]

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]]> Will Canadian border services officers ask about your criminal record? /2022/05/will-canadian-border-services-officers-ask-about-your-criminal-record-0525673.html Thu, 26 May 2022 17:00:32 +0000 /?p=25673 When you arrive at a Canadian port of entry, you may be asked if you have a criminal record. When asked, you will have to tell the truth. It is a serious crime to make a false statement to a border services officer. If you do, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. Although […]

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]]> How to visit Canada this summer even if you have a criminal record /2022/05/how-to-visit-canada-this-summer-even-if-you-have-a-criminal-record-0525305.html Wed, 11 May 2022 13:00:14 +0000 /?p=25305 If you believe you are criminally inadmissible to Canada, don’t lose hope. You may still be able to take your vacation to Canada this summer. Canada lifted border restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists late last summer. This year will be the first full summer of open borders—provided you meet the government’s definition of fully vaccinated […]

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]]> Applying for Canadian permanent residence with a criminal record /2021/10/applying-for-canadian-permanent-residence-with-a-criminal-record-1019266.html Sun, 03 Oct 2021 13:00:20 +0000 /?p=19266 Canada wants new permanent residents (PRs) — in fact, more than a million of them. Nearly 60 per cent of these new arrivals will come to Canada as skilled workers. Express Entry is the main way that Canada processes skilled worker applications. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its most recent Immigration Levels Plan […]

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]]> Planning a winter vacation in Canada? What to do with a past criminal record /2021/09/planning-a-winter-vacation-in-canada-what-to-do-with-a-past-criminal-record-0919243.html Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:00:44 +0000 /?p=19243 As the summer comes to an end, tourists from the U.S. and other countries are beginning to plan Canadian winter vacations or excursions. Canada is one of the best places to embrace the winter season. The activities are endless at most tourist destinations across the country. It is important to note that if you plan […]

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]]> How to return to Canada after being ordered to leave /2021/09/how-to-return-to-canada-after-being-ordered-to-leave-0919167.html Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:00:17 +0000 /?p=19167 Canada can order non-citizens to leave the country by issuing removal orders. Some of the reasons for such orders can include criminal conduct and violation of Canadian immigration laws. If you’ve been subject to a removal order, you may need an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) to come back. Click here to get a […]

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]]> Deported from the USA. Can I come to Canada? /2021/09/deported-from-the-usa-can-i-come-to-canada-0919141.html Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:00:16 +0000 /?p=19141 Canada and the United States share security information at all ports of entry. This can include criminal and immigration records, even from long ago. This means that when a person tries to enter Canada from the United States, Canadian border agents have access to all prior U.S. removal or deportation orders. Essentially, if you have […]

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]]> Applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) with a criminal record /2021/09/applying-for-an-electronic-travel-authorization-eta-with-a-criminal-record-0919087.html Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:00:20 +0000 /?p=19087 The electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Since 2016, Canada has been using the eTA system to process and screen visitors quickly and securely. People who are citizens of visa-exempt countries will need an eTA to enter Canada if they are arriving by air. They do not need one […]

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