A past conviction doesn't always mean you can't enter Canada.
Denied entry because of a DUI, assault, theft, drug offence, or another criminal record? We help U.S. travellers overcome inadmissibility through Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) and Criminal Rehabilitation.
Need to travel to Canada now? A TRP may allow entry despite criminal inadmissibility when your reason for travel outweighs perceived risk - business meetings, family visits, weddings, emergencies, or work opportunities.
If enough time has passed since your sentence was completed, Criminal Rehabilitation may permanently remove your inadmissibility to Canada - no more TRPs required for covered offences.
Even offences that seem minor in another country can have serious immigration consequences in Canada.
PA, B.A. (Hons.), M.A., LL.B. (UK)
Founder · True North Akrami Immigration
"Personal guidance you can trust."
Compassionate, professional immigration counsel - every step of the way to legal entry into Canada.
We assess your criminal history, identify the Canadian equivalent offence, and determine the strongest path forward.
Strong applications require more than forms. We prepare evidence, rehabilitation documentation, and persuasive legal submissions.
No two inadmissibility cases are alike. We tailor a strategy to your circumstances and travel goals.
You will understand your options, timelines, and potential outcomes before moving forward.
A U.S. citizen with a past DUI booked an Alaska cruise from Vancouver. He feared denied boarding or refusal at the border.
Not yet eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation, we pursued a consular TRP with court records, rehabilitation evidence, cruise documentation, and a personal statement.
TRP issued before departure. The client enjoyed the family vacation without interruption and is now pursuing Criminal Rehabilitation.
A senior executive needed to travel to Toronto to finalize a major transaction. A decade-old assault conviction rendered him inadmissible.
We prepared a detailed TRP showing the business purpose, economic benefits, professional history, character references, and rehabilitation evidence.
TRP approved. The client completed his business obligations and later pursued Criminal Rehabilitation for future travel.
A U.S. resident with an old theft conviction wanted to attend a family event with limited time before travel.
We assembled a Port of Entry TRP package: certified court documents, proof of sentence completion, rehabilitation evidence, and legal submissions.
TRP granted at the border. Client attended the celebration; we later filed a Criminal Rehabilitation application.
Case studies are illustrative and based on real client matters. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
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One mistake from the past should not define your future. Contact True North Akrami Immigration today to determine whether you qualify for a TRP or Criminal Rehabilitation.
