May 1, 2018
Overcoming Inadmissibility to Canada
How Can I Become Admissible To Travel To Canada Have you recently been denied entry into Canada at a port of entry, or had your visitor visa application denied? Do you suspect you are inadmissible to travel to Canada for any reason? Do you have a criminal record? [...]
May 1, 2018
Denied Entry into Canada
What Is a Temporary Resident Permit? A temporary resident permit is an option available to individuals who are otherwise ineligible to travel to Canada under the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA). There are many reasons you may be denied entry into Canada, which can range from having [...]
September 27, 2017
FAQs for Temporary Resident Permits
FAQ – Temporary Resident Permits In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for Temporary Resident Permits in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying for a Temporary Resident Permit application. A Temporary Resident Permit application is intended for foreign [...]
September 13, 2017
Temporary Resident Permit vs. Criminal Rehabilitation
Temporary Resident Permit vs. Criminal Rehabilitation In Canada, there are two relevant applications that one may apply for if they wish to overcome their criminal inadmissibility; they are a Temporary Resident Permit or a Criminal Rehabilitation. The two have similarities in the matters that they deal with, specifically [...]
September 8, 2017
FAQs for Criminal Inadmissibility
FAQ – Criminal Inadmissibility In this article, I will address a few popular questions and answers for criminal inadmissibility in Canada and some important information to consider if you are applying for a Criminal Rehabilitation application. A criminal rehabilitation application is intended for foreign nationals with criminal inadmissibility [...]
May 10, 2016
TRP versus Criminal Rehabilitation Application
What is the difference between Criminal Rehabilitation and a Temporary Resident Permit? If you are planning a trip to Canada but you have a criminal record, you may be denied entry if you are considered ‘inadmissible’ by the Customs Officer. Canada has very strict regulations regarding entry to [...]
October 24, 2015
Entering Canada with a Felony Conviction
What to do when you are convicted of a felony? When a person is convicted of a crime outside of Canada it is important and necessary to compare the elements of Canadian law with those of the foreign jurisdiction to determine whether the person is inadmissible or not. [...]
March 12, 2015
How Long Does It Take To Get A Temporary Resident Permit?
Applying for the Temporary Resident Permit at the Canadian visa office may take up to six (6) months to process. The processing time depends on the visa office you are applying to. There are certain locations that are busier than the others. The time may also depend on [...]
February 27, 2015
Things You Need to Apply for TRP at Canadian Border
If you know that you are inadmissible, or you have been denied entry into Canada due to inadmissibility before, you may wish to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit that will override your inadmissibility and allow you to temporarily enter Canada. There are two ways for you to [...]
February 24, 2015
Chris Brown Denied Entry Into Canada, Will Not Play ACC Tomorrow
Chris Brown has just sent out a tweet alerting fans that he will not be performing at his Montreal and Toronto shows this week, because he was denied entry to Canada by Canadian border agency. It appears the singer has been denied entry into Canada, most certainly due to [...]
December 30, 2014
Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record
Travelling to Canada with a Criminal Record with Temporary Resident Permit If you have faced issue at the border when attempting to enter Canada (if you have been refused or denied entry to Canada), you have firsthand knowledge of how frustrating or intimidating an experience this can be. [...]
November 24, 2014
How Long Does it Take to Get a Temporary Resident Permit
If you were found inadmissible to Canada and previously denied entry to Canada, there is still a way for you to enter Canada if your reasons are justified. If you have not been to Canada before and you wish to do so, even though you have past criminal [...]