Options to Overcome Inadmissibility

Being found inadmissible does not automatically mean you have no options. The appropriate solution may be available depending on the specific facts of your case.

Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs)

A Temporary Resident Permit may allow individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada for a specific purpose and period of time.

We provide:

• Eligibility assessment and case strategy
• Risk vs. benefit analysis
• Preparation of detailed written submissions
• Supporting documentation and application preparation

Rehabilitation

Individuals who are inadmissible to Canada due to past criminal offences may have options available to overcome their inadmissibility, depending on the nature of the offence, the sentence imposed, and the amount of time that has passed since completion of the sentence. Rehabilitation removes the grounds of criminal inadmissibility.

Record Suspension 

A Record Suspension (commonly referred to as a pardon) is a process through the Parole Board of Canada that allows individuals with a criminal record in Canada to have their record kept separate and apart from other criminal records.

A record suspension does not erase a criminal conviction, but it sets it aside and can help reduce barriers related to employment, travel, and immigration admissibility in certain situations.

Eligibility is based on factors such as:

• The nature and number of convictions
• Completion of all sentences, including fines, probation, and incarceration
• A required waiting period after completion of the sentence (which varies depending on the offence)
• Evidence of good conduct during the waiting period

We provide:

• Criminal record review and eligibility assessment
• Analysis of eligibility timelines and waiting periods
• Guidance on supporting documentation requirements
• Assistance in preparing and organizing the application package
• Strategic advice on how a record suspension may impact immigration admissibility

While a record suspension can be a helpful rehabilitative measure within Canada, it does not automatically remove inadmissibility for immigration purposes. Immigration officers may still assess the underlying facts of the offence when determining admissibility.

Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)

An ARC may be required for individuals who have previously been removed from Canada.

We provide:

• Review of immigration and removal history
• Determination of ARC requirements
• Preparation of detailed submissions
• Coordination with other applications where required

Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs)

Before refusing an application, an officer may issue a Procedural Fairness Letter outlining concerns.

We provide:

• Detailed review of concerns
• Strategy development
• Preparation of responses and supporting documentation

Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Applications

A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) allows certain individuals facing removal from Canada to apply for protection if they would be at risk if returned to their country of origin.

PRRA applications assess risks such as:

• Persecution
• Torture
• Risk to life
• Risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment

We assist with:

• Assessing eligibility for PRRA
• Reviewing country conditions and risk factors
• Gathering and organizing supporting evidence
• Preparing detailed written submissions
• Presenting a clear and well-documented risk analysis

PRRA applications are time-sensitive and require strong, evidence-based submissions to support the claim.

Humanitarian and Compassionate Consideration (H&C)

Under Canadian immigration law, H&C considerations provide a pathway for individuals who may not meet the standard eligibility requirements for permanent residence but face exceptional circumstances that warrant special consideration. 

Decision-makers may consider factors such as:

• Establishment in Canada 
• Family and community ties
• The best interests of the child
• Hardship upon return to the country of origin 
• Other compassionate considerations 

H&C applications are highly discretionary and require detailed, well-supported submissions. We assist clients in preparing comprehensive applications tailored to their specific circumstances.

Inadmissibility Hearings

In some cases, the Canada Border Services Agency may refer a matter to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.

We provide:

• Case analysis and legal strategy
• Preparation of evidence
• Representation before the Immigration Divisio