If you are inadmissible to Canada on grounds of Criminality or serious criminality you may need a

Rehabilitation Certificate

Rehabilitation Certificates to overcome criminal inadmissibility in Canada

Individuals who were convicted of or who have been determined to have committed a criminal offense outside of Canada may overcome their criminal inadmissibility by applying for a Rehabilitation Certificate.

In the case of convictions in Canada the person must apply for a record suspension.

A person may be deemed rehabilitated if at least ten years have passed since they completed their sentence that was imposed on to them or since they were determined to have committed an offence outside of Canada, if the offence is one that would, in Canada, be an indictable offence punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of less than ten years. If the offence is one that would, in Canada, be prosecuted summarily, and if they were convicted for two (2) or more such offences, the period for rehabilitation is at least five (5) years after the sentences imposed were served or are to be served.

Individuals will not be deemed rehabilitated if they were convicted of an Offence or were determined to have committed an offence outside of Canada, if the offence is one that would, in Canada, be an indictable offence punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than ten years.

Individuals who believe that they are deemed rehabilitated do not have to apply to be deemed rehabilitated, but should ensure that they qualify before they try to enter Canada as they could be found inadmissible to Canada when they arrive at the border.

Individuals may apply for a Rehabilitation Certificate if they:

committed an act outside of Canada and five (5) years have elapsed since the act;
been convicted outside of Canada and five (5) years have passed since the end of the sentence imposed.

If you are contemplating applying for a Rehabilitation Certificate or want to know if you are deemed rehabilitated you may want to book a paid consultation to discuss you matter.

Please note that this is general Information and should not be construed as legal advice.

Rehabilitation Certificate