Inadmissibility
One of the biggest challenges when immigrating to Canada is inadmissibility, which essentially means being prohibited from entering the country. There are several different causes of inadmissibility, most commonly related to medical issues or criminal records.
It is important to note that inadmissibility applies to all applicants included in a Canadian application. If a family member is accompanying you or is included in a visa application, the entire process for all included family members will be refused if there is any potential inadmissibility issue, whether criminal or medical. While inadmissibility can pose an obstacle to immigrating to Canada, there are ways for a person to overcome it and gain permission to enter the country.
Criminal Inadmissibility
If a person has been convicted of or committed a crime in their home country, and that crime has an equivalent under Canadian law, they may be considered inadmissible to enter Canada. It is important to note that not all crimes and convictions make a person inadmissible. The crime must meet a certain level of severity, with a common reason for criminal inadmissibility being a conviction for impaired driving. Individuals with one or more recent impaired driving convictions are likely to be prevented from entering Canada. Other crimes that may cause criminal inadmissibility include theft, reckless driving, and assault.
Medical Issues
On the other hand, a person may be considered inadmissible to Canada due to their own health or the health of their accompanying family members. If a person has a medical condition that poses a serious risk to the health or safety of the Canadian public, they are likely to be denied entry. Similarly, a person may be refused entry if an immigration officer determines that they are likely to place an excessive burden on Canadian social and health services.
Temporary Entry Permit – TRP (Temporary Resident Permit)
Inadmissibility does not necessarily mean a permanent ban from entering Canada. Solutions are available to help individuals deemed inadmissible gain entry to Canada. One such solution is a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), which may be granted to an inadmissible person after officials assess the urgency/need to enter Canada against the risks they may pose on Canadian soil.
Inadmissibility is one of the most complex immigration issues in Canada. If you have questions about inadmissibility and options to overcome it, Solaris Immigration has the expertise and legal capacity to assist you with these matters. Contact us!
