Application for Rehabilitation for Persons Who are Inadmissible to Canada Because of Past Criminal Activity

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This application includes the following items:

• Document Checklist [IMM 5507]  (PDF, 33 KB)
• Application for Criminal Rehabilitation [IMM 1444]  (PDF, 228 KB)
• Fees for Immigration Services, Approval of Rehabilitation [IMM 5310]  (PDF, 78 KB)
• Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]  (PDF, 55 KB)
• Instruction Guide [IMM 5312]

This application is for people who are inadmissible to Canada because of past criminal activity and who wish to overcome the inadmissibility in order to obtain temporary or permanent admission to Canada.

Note: As of March 13, 2012, the term “pardon” has been replaced with “record suspension” in the Criminal Records Act (CRA) under Bill C–10.

People with criminal convictions in Canada but no foreign convictions can apply to the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) for a record suspension (formerly a pardon). They do not need to complete this application.

You can apply for individual rehabilitation if at least five years have passed since you completed your criminal sentences. People who are ineligible for approval of rehabilitation because not enough time has passed can complete the form and check “For Information Only.” An officer will decide if special permission for temporary admission is warranted.

This application can be used inside or outside Canada. Contact a Citizenship and Immigration Centre in Canada or a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate outside Canada.

Please read the guide carefully before completing your application.

• Read your instruction guide and download your application forms.
• Complete, sign and date your application forms.
• Pay the fees, if applicable.
• Mail your fully completed application.