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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Pending criminal charges can stop you from entering Canada
Pending criminal charges can prevent you from entering Canada. In our previous blog posts, we have introduced the topics of criminality and serious criminality. We also talked about how they affect your ability to enter Canada. A foreign national would be deemed...
Can felons visit Canada? Serious offences and admissibility
Updated December 22nd, 2020 Criminal offences can make foreigners inadmissible to Canada. In our previous post, we went over the most common reason for denied entry to Canada – DUI. However, can a felon visit Canada? What if you have committed a more serious crime...
Cruise ship visa requirements: travellers guide
Often over-looked issues, such as cruise ship visa requirements, can seriously throw a wrench in your cruise ship vacation plans. Many travellers are not aware that the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Regulations (IRPR) require foreign tourists to...
DUI and entering Canada: Why was I turned away?
You can get stopped at the border with a DUI. One question we often receive is, “I only had a DUI on my record. Why was I refused entry to Canada?” Many people are turned away for DUI. This can be embarrassing and confusing. Due to the nature and wording of Canadian...
Cruise ship holidays and entering Canada
A cruise ship vacation can be a singularly unique experience. It provides travellers with a way to step outside the usual box of flying or driving to a destination. Canada has a lot to offer in terms of ports of call. There are beautiful scenic stops at ports in...
Marijuana legalization and criminal record pardons
The marijuana legalization issue has a lot of support among Canadians. Now, new research shows almost half support pardoning marijuana possession charges. However, that doesn’t mean it will happen. The survey was conducted by Forum Research. According to CTV News, 49...
NEXUS program could bar people with criminal records
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) may make it more difficult for people with records to qualify for NEXUS and FAST cards and other Trusted Traveller programs. The Agency is hosting a consultation period until Aug. 19. Proposed changes Currently the eligibility...
Spousal sponsorship: Who qualifies?
Spousal sponsorship allows a husband or wife to be sponsored to become a permanent resident of Canada. There may be some additional requirements that will need to be met. The family class is defined in Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) Section 117....
Family Sponsorship to Canada: Who qualifies?
In our previous blog about family sponsorship, we described what types of family members are eligible to be sponsored under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). To review, the more common types of family members sponsored through these...
Criminal records and eligibility for pardons
Criminal records can have a serious negative impacts on the lives of Canadians and their families. Everyday activities might be difficult or hindered. A criminal record can affect eligibility for employment, volunteering or travelling. This can be the case even if...
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