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Why is CIC waiving the processing fees under the new criminal inadmissibility policy?

A one-time fee waiver will allow you to continue your trip without paying the C$200 fee.

We want to help make you aware of Canada's admissibility rules, while making your travel easier.

If you are inadmissible, you may become admissible again if you:

• satisfy an immigration or border services officer that you meet the legal requirements to be deemed rehabilitated;
• apply for individual rehabilitation and get approved; or
• receive a pardon or record suspension.

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