What to expect in an admissibility consultation

Admissibility Consultation – Entering Canada with a Record?

If you have a misdemeanor or felony on your record, chances are you are not admissible to Canada. You may, however, qualify for a special waiver while we work on securing a more permanent solution.

Sample convictions that may render you inadmissible:

• Bad Check / Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)
• Breaking & Entering
• Drug Possession
• Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute (or Drug trafficking)
• DUI/DWI and Wet Reckless
• Reckless Driving (including Negligent Driving – First Degree in the state of WA)
• Theft including Petty Theft
• Sex Offences

Schedule a one-on-one personalized consultation with our US-based and Canadian-licensed immigration practitioner to assess your range of entry options, tailored to fit your personal circumstances and needs.

Our Consultation includes:

• Detailed discussion about the circumstance of your conviction
• Purpose in Canada
• Time-frame
• Filing strategy
• Options for those with multiple or serious offenses
• Q&A session
• Odds of success based on the above
• Recommended plan of action
• Written summary of the consultation

Entering Canada with a record requires thoughtful planning. For some, the risk of traveling with a record even on a professionally prepared waiver is too high – and our firm will advise not to move forward and there will be no need to sign a retainer agreement. For others with a compelling need, a waiver at the border is possible with good preparation.

To learn more about admissibility in Canada, visit our main admissibility page.