What makes a person inadmissible to Canada?
The IRPA lists grounds including serious and ordinary criminality, misrepresentation, security and human-rights violations, medical inadmissibility (danger to public health or excessive demand), and financial inadmissibility. Any one ground can bar entry.
Can criminal inadmissibility be overcome?
Yes. Options include deemed rehabilitation after enough time has passed, applying for individual rehabilitation, a record suspension, or a Temporary Resident Permit for compelling reasons to enter temporarily.
What is misrepresentation and how serious is it?
Misrepresentation is providing false information or withholding material facts. A finding can lead to a five-year bar on entering Canada and loss of any status, so accuracy on every application is critical.
What is a Temporary Resident Permit?
A TRP allows an otherwise inadmissible person to enter or stay in Canada temporarily when their need to be in the country outweighs the risk. It is discretionary and usually issued for a specific purpose and period.