Dismissed DUI Canada cases may still raise border questions. Learn how Canada treats dismissed, withdrawn, or expunged DUI matters at entry.

Learn when reckless driving Canada issues may cause inadmissibility and when a Temporary Resident Permit may help for work or family travel.

Learn when one old U.S. misdemeanor may qualify for deemed rehabilitation in Canada and why border officers may still review admissibility.

Yes, Americans can be denied entry to Canada. Although United States citizens are visa-exempt for many short visits, entry into Canada is never automatically guaranteed. Admission is still decided by a Canadian border services officer at the airport, land border, or other port of entry. If the officer [...]

Facing denied entry to Canada due to a past mistake? It’s frustrating, overwhelming, and can make you feel like your future is slipping away. Maybe you’re planning to visit family, pursue a business opportunity, or just explore Canada—but suddenly, a criminal record from years ago is standing [...]

What is Temporary Resident Permit A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a unique pathway allowing individuals who would otherwise be inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada temporarily. This special permit is issued at the discretion of Canadian immigration authorities to those who have compelling reasons for entering [...]

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 [...]

A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to Canada may allow a foreign national who is inadmissible, or who does not meet immigration requirements, to enter or remain temporarily when an officer finds a compelling justification. Approval is discretionary. A travel booking, family invitation or business appointment does not guarantee [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Authorization to Return to Canada ARC If you have received a removal order from the government of Canada and wishing to return then you may be eligible to apply for Authorization to Return to Canada. Individuals that get removal order can be either due to: Refugee application refused [...]

Reasons to Renounce your Status Renouncing your permanent resident status in Canada can be a very difficult decision to make as it took you great lengths to obtain status in Canada. However sometimes individuals get tired of living in Canada due to the short summer breaks, excruciating long [...]