Have you been Denied Entry to Canada?

If you are considered inadmissible to Canada, this means that you are precluded from entry into the country. This can be based on any one of a number of different reasons. For example, the most common reasons often include a previous criminality (DUI, DWI), medical condition or noncompliance of regulations associated to a previous entry into Canada.

Reasons to Be Denied Entry to Canada:

You may be denied entry to Canada due to any of the following reasons:

1. Denied for Security Grounds

• An officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are engaging, will engage or have engaged in acts which breach security
• Involvement in an organization that would harm others, including violence or terrorism
• History of human or international rights violations
• Spying or gathering information for the benefit of the country of origin

2. Refused for Criminal Grounds

• A conviction outside Canada must be equivalent to an offence in Canada and may be subject to inadmissibility
• Common convictions that will likely impair prohibit an individual from entering into Canada include: impaired driving convictions like DUI or DWI, reckless or dangerous driving, common assault, street racing, resisting a police officer, any drug related offences, DUI, DWI and theft or fraud.

3. Denied Entry to Canada for Health Grounds

• Every foreign national upon entry into Canada requires a medical certificate; indicating they are not inadmissible on health grounds base don the last medical examination (previous 12 months)
• Any health conditions that is likely to cause or endanger health and safety of Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• A health condition that, if treated, will excessively burden Canadian health or social services

4. Refused to Canada for Financial Grounds

• There is a lack of resources to provide for yourself and your family members
• You must satisfy an officer that sufficient arrangements for care and support are in place, which does not involve any social assistance.

5. Denied Entry to Canada for Misrepresentation

Any material facts related to a current application which is either withheld or misrepresented, is grounds for inadmissibility into Canada.  This includes:

• Providing false information or withholding information
• Fraudulent documentation

Criminal Rehabilitation Canada

While a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may help you overcome a criminal inadmissibility  (Deny Entry into Canada) for a finite amount of time, Criminal Rehabilitation overcomes this inadmissibility permanently. This means that, if successfully obtained, a Criminal Rehabilitation will ensure that you are never again considered inadmissible for your previous convictions. Qualifying for this is based on the severity of the offense(s) and the lapse of time from the most recent offense.

More about Criminal Rehabilitation

Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)

If you have been the subject of a removal order from Canada you will not be able to enter Canada for a period of time without first obtaining prior authorization. This is aptly named an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC). You will need this to return to Canada prior to the necessary amount of time passing since and depending on your removal.

More about Authorization to Return to Canada

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We have dealt with hundreds of immigration Temporary Resident Permit application and denied entry cases. We have helped our clients in their difficult situations and have guided them to draft a more effective application. We can help you draft your application and arrange the required documents. A well-planned and complete application will increase your likelihood of acceptance and will save your from hassle.

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