Entering Canada with a criminal record can be difficult. It surprises many people every day that they cannot enter the country when they have a criminal record, even if the criminal record is for something very old or for a minor offense. A DUI conviction is taken very seriously by the Canadian government, and generally [...]
Refused entry to Canada for a DUI?
When you arrive at the Canadian border, you are expected to disclose any possible criminal record or arrests you may have. In many cases, particularly if you are from the United States, Canadian border officials can see if you have a criminal record and what it is for – if you withhold information, you could [...]
Can I enter Canada if I have a criminal record for DUI?
Did you know that if you have a criminal record and try to enter Canada via a land border or another port of entry such as an airport, you can be denied entry? This can be a very inconvenient situation, especially if there is an important reason for you to enter Canada or you have [...]
If I have a DUI, can I enter Canada?
While the Canadian government takes all types of criminal convictions quite seriously, a criminal record for a DUI is something that will most likely render you inadmissible to Canada. This means that if you attempt to enter Canada, you will be told you are inadmissible and you must return to where you came from immediately. [...]
Will a DUI cause me to be denied entry to Canada?
Criminal records are a very common reason why people would be denied entry to the United States and Canada. A DUI conviction is one of the most common criminal records that travelers are dealing with when they try to enter each country. While both countries take DUIs seriously, Canada takes them more seriously than the [...]
If I have a DUI will I be denied entry to Canada?
Being denied entry to Canada is a very serious matter. Worse, it can be embarrassing, upsetting and completely ruin any plans you had. It does not matter if you were visiting friends, you’ve spent a lot of money on a vacation or you’ve got a very pressing family emergency in Canada. If you are deemed [...]
Denied entry to Canada
Have you been denied entry to Canada, or know someone who has? It can come as a huge surprise when this happens, and it can be very disappointing. It does not matter what your plans were, whether you spent lots of money on an expensive skiing trip in Canada or you had a family emergency. [...]
Applying for a Temporary Resident Permit to Overcome Inadmissibility
There are many different reasons why someone could be denied entry to Canada. In most cases, the foreign national is dealing with having a criminal record or a medical problem that causes the border officials to declare them inadmissible. These measures are meant to keep the Canadian borders secure, but sometimes people who pose no [...]
Denied entry to Canada for a misdemeanor
Many people know that if you have a criminal record or criminal history and try to enter Canada, you could be denied entry. However, few people actually realize that you can actually be denied entry to Canada even if you only have a misdemeanor on your record or your criminal record is from something that [...]
Have you been denied entry to Canada for DUI?
Having a criminal record for a DUI is one of the most common reasons people are denied entry to Canada. Even if your DUI conviction is from very long ago, you can still be denied entry. There are many other types of criminal records that can cause you to be denied entry to Canada, while [...]
Being denied entry to Canada for DUI
Often, Canadian border officials will use their discretion to deny entry to individuals who they feel could pose a threat to Canada or Canadians. In many cases, criminal records are the reason these individuals are denied entry and many of these people do not pose an actual risk. Of these criminal records, a record for [...]
Overcoming criminal inadmissibility with a TRP
If you are someone who is inadmissible to Canada, you could overcome your criminal inadmissibility temporarily with a TRP, or Temporary Resident Permit. Why would someone be inadmissible to Canada? Well, in these times of heightened border security many people are caught up in increasingly strict security restrictions and regulations who don’t need to be. [...]
Entering Canada with Criminal Record
A criminal record can be a rather large obstacle for foreign nationals who wish to enter the country, even on a temporary basis. Canada’s increased border security over the last decade or so means they’re more strict when it comes to choosing who is allowed into the country, and who is not. Someone who wishes [...]
Obtaining a TRP When Denied Entry to Canada
It can be very stressful and disrupting to be denied entry to Canada if you try and enter the country but are refused. This happens to many people for a number of different reasons, including having a criminal record or having a medical problem. But did you know that the right paperwork can help [...]
Will a TRP help me if I have been denied entry to Canada?
Are you a foreign national or United States citizen who has a criminal record or who has been denied entry to Canada? Do you worry that if you attempt to travel to Canada, you will be denied because of a medical issue? These days, the Canada has increased security around its borders and has stricter [...]
