Canada’s immigration laws can be pretty strict, especially when it comes to people with past criminal convictions. However, there are options available for individuals looking to enter Canada despite those issues: the Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) and Criminal Rehabilitation. Both of these processes are designed to help people [...]

Denied Entry to Canada for a DUI? Canada has strict immigration and border security policies, which include rigorous checks on individuals with criminal records. One common reason for being denied entry into Canada is a past conviction for driving under the influence (DUI). Have you been denied entry [...]

Applying for Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Applying for Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) stands as a crucial mechanism, offering individuals an avenue to enter or remain in Canada for a limited period despite inadmissibility. What is a TRP? A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is an official document issued by [...]

If you are planning to apply for a Canadian visa, you may be required to attend an interview with a visa officer. This interview is an important part of the visa application process, as it provides an opportunity for the officer to assess your application and determine if [...]

Canada receives millions of immigration applications every year. Whether an individual wants to visit Canada to meet his/her family or want to study/work there, they must meet all the eligibility requirements. What if you have a criminal conviction that can trigger inadmissibility to Canada? Well, there are ways [...]

Canada Response to COVID-19 On March 17 2020, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will be closing its border to foreign nationals to help cease the spread of the Coronavirus. This recent pandemic has led the federal government to make the difficult decision to impose travel restrictions [...]

You’ve received a Removal Order from Canada. Now what? You cannot legally remain in Canada and must leave the country. Depending on the circumstances you may either have to leave immediately or you may have the chance to appeal. Why you received a removal order?   Those who [...]

Drunk driving charges are processed under many names worldwide, but they all equally have the potential to make you criminally inadmissible to Canada. These charges include, but are not limited to Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Wet and Reckless (W&R) Reckless Driving, driving without [...]

When foreign nationals are looking to come to Canada, they must first make sure that they are not inadmissible. Inadmissibility comes in forms other than criminality. Continue reading below to learn how you can be denied entry to Canada for reasons other than criminality A foreign national can [...]

Qualifying as a common law partner Common law partnerships are unique because they cohabitate in a marriage like commitment but are not actually married. Recognizing and assessing these types of partnerships are challenging for Canadian Immigration but is essential. Common law couples must provide sufficient supporting documentation and [...]

It is common that foreign nationals who are visiting, working or studying in Canada want to stay longer than originally intended authorized stay. If you are looking to extend your stay in Canada, you will need to undergo a restoration of status. To learn more about what restoration [...]

COVID-19 UPDATES & IMPACT ON IMMIGRATION TO CANADA The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) has commenced the issuance of a Supervised Short Duration Certificate, whereby some internationally-trained physicians and medical school graduates may obtain a 30-day medical license in Ontario to help fight COVID-19. <p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p>This [...]