Inadmissibility

Entering Canada

• What does criminally inadmissible mean?
• Can I enter Canada if I am criminally inadmissible?
• What is the new policy on criminal inadmissibility?
• Who is eligible under the new policy on criminal inadmissibility?
• What types of convictions are eligible for the fee waiver under the new policy?
• Why is CIC waiving the processing fees under the new criminal inadmissibility policy?
• As an inadmissible person, can I enter Canada more than once without paying the fee?
• I was only convicted of a misdemeanour. Why can’t I enter Canada?
• How can I find out whether an offence outside Canada is considered a criminal offence in Canada?
• I was charged with a crime in another country and found not guilty. Can I enter Canada?
• I received a pardon for my crime. Can I enter Canada?
• I was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Can I enter Canada?
• I have been charged with a crime outside of Canada and my trial is still underway. Can I enter Canada?
• I am currently on parole. Can I enter Canada?

Rehabilitation

• What does it mean to be rehabilitated?
• How long will it take to get a decision on my individual rehabilitation application?
• What is the processing fee for an individual rehabilitation application?
• If my individual rehabilitation application is refused, will I get my processing fee back?
• When can I apply for individual rehabilitation?
• What can I do if I want to come to Canada but do not qualify for rehabilitation?