Do you have a past conviction? Enter Canada with Confidence. Criminal Rehabilitation is a legal process that removes the barrier of criminal inadmissibility, allowing you to visit, work, or immigrate to Canada. Criminal Rehabilitation is a formal application under Section 36(3)(c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). It allows foreign nationalswith a past criminal record to be deemed rehabilitated and no longer inadmissible to Canada. This process is not a pardon, but a recognition by the Canadian government that you are unlikely to reoffend and can safely be allowed entry.
Who can Apply?
- You were convicted of a crime outside Canada.
- The offense would be considered a criminal offense in Canada.
- At least 5 years have passed since the completion of your sentence (including jail time, probation, and fines).
Who cannot Apply?
- It has been 10 years since completing the sentence for a single non-serious offense.
- You have no other convictions.
- The offense would carry a maximum sentence of less than 10 years in Canada.
- if it has been less than 5 years since completing your sentence.
However, deemed rehabilitation is assessed at the discretion of a visa
officer, and you should be confident you qualify before attempting to enter
Canada.
FERRON Immigration can help you assess your eligibility, gather the
relevant documents, and prepare a compelling application for Criminal
Rehabilitation.