Criminal Inadmissibility
When a person is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada because they have committed or been convicted of a crime for which they have not received a record suspension (formerly known as a pardon) or been rehabilitated under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The crime could have been committed and/or the conviction rendered in or outside Canada.
| FOR SENTENCES ENDING LESS THAN 5 YEARS AGO | THE SENTENCE ENDED MORE THAN 5 YEARS AGO BUT LESS THAN 10 YEARS AGO | THE SENTENCE ENDED MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO |
| If your offence is found to have a Canadian equivalent under an Act of Parliament (Federal), it could mean you’re criminally inadmissible to Canada | If your offence is found to have a Canadian equivalent under an Act of Parliament (Federal), it could mean you’re criminally inadmissible to Canada | If your offence is found to have a Canadian equivalent under an Act of Parliament (Federal), you may be “Deemed Rehabilitated”, with little or no further action required |
| Since 5 years have not passed, Criminal Rehabilitation is not an option | Since 5 years have passed, you are eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation. |
*“Deemed Rehabilitation” does not apply in cases of:
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| Temporary Resident Permit could be an option | Temporary Resident Permit could be an option |