Inadmissibility

Being inadmissible means that certain individuals are not allowed to enter Canada, according to the country's immigration law.

When you apply for a visa, Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or upon arrival at a port of entry (airport, land, or marine border crossing), a Canadian immigration officer will assess your eligibility. If you are determined to be inadmissible, you will be denied a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), and you may also be refused entry to Canada or, if you are already in Canada, you may be removed. There are number of reasons for which you might be deemed inadmissible, such as:

• Security grounds, including espionage and terrorism.

• Human or international rights violations, such as being subject to international sanctions or involved in war crimes and crimes against humanity.

• Criminality and Serious Criminality, including theft, assault, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Organized Criminality, including money laundering or people smuggling.

• Health reasons, such as health and safety concerns or causing an excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.

• Financial reasons., including lack of means to support oneself and family members in Canada.

• Misrepresentation, including providing false or misleading information or withholding important information directly related to the matter and the decision being made.

• Failure to comply with the law, including failure to meet permanent residency obligations.

• Having an inadmissible family member.

For certain grounds of inadmissibility, there might be remedies such as appealing the decision, applying for a temporary permit, or seeking rehabilitation. However, in some cases, there is no remedy, and the person could be issued a removal order, forcing them to leave Canada, and f they are outside of Canada, re-entry into the country can be prohibited.

Generally, if you are outside Canada and deemed inadmissible, entry into Canada will be denied. However, in exceptional circumstances where you have a valid reason to travel, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) may be issued.

How We Can Help

Inadmissibility

If you are dealing with inadmissibility issues, we will:

• assess your situation and the ground of inadmissibility thoroughly, and explain potential solutions and remedies, the process, and potential challenges.

• assist in gathering and organizing required documents, addressing specific concerns related to your unique circumstances.

• prepare and submit accurate, complete applications, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

• act as a liaison between you and immigration authorities, managing communications and inquiries.

• represent you in hearings and guide you through the appeals process if necessary.

• keep you informed on changes to immigration laws and policies affecting your inadmissibility case and provide continued support until the process is completed.

In complex cases, we collaborate with criminal lawyers to determine the best course of action.