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"Section 19(2)(a.1) of the Immigration Act of Canada states that persons convicted of an offence outside of Canada, that would be an offence under Canadian law, cannot be admitted to Canada. Criminally inadmissable persons can, however, apply for a special permission to enter Canada. This special permission is expressed by a Minister's Permit."
Any person living in the United States who possesses a criminal record and wishes to travel to Canada will need a Ministers Permit. This is valid up to one year. One may also apply for a Rehabilitation. This document is a permanent approval, and allows hassle free border crossing into Canada.
The Canadian Government will look at each application individually. They will consider the following factors:
1) Nature of conviction
2) Date of last conviction
3) Sentencing
4) Reasons for travel
A Ministers Permit may take up to 6 months for processing. A personal interview may be required at the port of entry nearest the applicant's residence.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt is not impossible to travel to Canada with a felony conviction, but it can be hard to do. You would need to file for a rehabilitation certificate and that does cost money. You would then need to apply and allow time for everything to be processed.
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∙ 13y agoYes, but I think you have to wait until 5 years has passed since the sentence is over.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoNo. They are criminally inadmissible and therefore cannot enter Canada.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoProbably not. Having a clear criminal background is very essential for citizenship.
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