Criminal charges or convictions inside or outside Canada can affect admissibility. Foreign offences must be analyzed against Canadian law rather than by relying only on the foreign offence name.
Possible issues and remedies
- Criminality or serious criminality
- Foreign conviction equivalency
- Deemed or individual rehabilitation where available
- Temporary Resident Permit considerations
- Effect on permanent residence or enforcement proceedings
Current information matters
Immigration criteria, document requirements and public policies can change. Advice should be based on the rules and facts applicable when you apply.