Applying for Criminal Rehabilitation in Canada

As mentioned earlier, you may wish to travel to Canada, but have a recent issue on your legal record.  You may also apply for individual criminal rehabilitation, 5 years following the original conviction.  You can apply for “criminal rehabilitation” by submitting the following:

1. An application form IMM 1444E
2. A copy of your passport data pages
3. An FBI police certificate
4. A state police certificate
5. A passport size photograph
6. Copies of court documents indicating the charge, section of law violated, the verdict, and sentencing
7. Proof of completed sentences, paid fines, court costs, ordered treatments, etc.
8. Three letters of reference from responsible citizens.
9. Copies of the text of the law describing the offense.
10. Detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the offense
11. A non-refundable processing fee of $200 USD

Individuals may apply for a temporary resident permit to enter Canada prior to rehabilitation.  However, this is up to the passport control officer's discretion and requires a $200 fee.  A temporary resident permit is meant to allow entry for exceptional circumstances only.  These reasons would include national interest or strong humanitarian/compassionate grounds.

It’s important to note that if you are traveling through Canada’s International Airports or arriving on an international flight from the USA, you will be required to clear passport control, even if you’re continuing to a connecting international flight with a destination outside of Canada.  If they find the DWI / DUI on your record you may be sent to immigrations screening and a potentially along wait delay.  

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Satveer Chaudhary is the founding lawyer of Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC.  In practice over 10 years Chaudhary brings 14 years of legislative experience as a State Senator and Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives to each and every case

Satveer S. Chaudhary is a lifelong sportsman and former wildlife and conservation policy- maker. As an attorney, he represents hunting and fishing organizations, businesses, individual hunters and anglers, and serves on the board of Safari Club International. He has worked in a variety of capacities with National Association of Sportsmen Caucuses, NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He knows the law because he helped make it.

The information provided is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as and does not constitute legal advice. Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC does not seek to represent you based upon your review of this brochure. You should not make legal hiring decisions based merely upon brochures, advertising or other promotional materials.

Getting Help With Red Tape: Entry Denials For Hunters Into Canada

PROCESSING PROBLEMS
Sound easy enough? Well there are several ways to get into Canada, even with a few blemishes in one’s legal record, but the short answer is that there is no short and easy way to do it. Required court documents may be difficult to obtain, and Canada typically requires them for review. Proof of sentences being completed is critical, for which copies of all complaints, orders, sentences, restitution, and probationary documents are ideal. Most lay people are reluctant to attempt such an endeavor on their own.

GETTING HELP

Immigration systems can be complex and bureaucratic. Forms must be completed properly and supporting documentation assembled according to requirements. Incomplete documentation will result in returned applications and yet further delays. So sometimes it helps to “turf it off” to those with experience in these matters. Where a person has a number of convictions, the convictions or charges are somewhat recent, documents can’t be found, or it just seems over your head, a lawyer can be of use.

Chancing it at the border is absolutely not recommended, particularly for those driving long distances.

Contact Us From Anywhere in the U.S.

(952)525-2285 ♦ satveer@chaudharylawoffice.com

www.sportsmanlawyers.com

www.chaudharylawoffice.com

Free consultation

Satveer Chaudhary is the founding lawyer of Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC.  In practice over 10 years Chaudhary brings 14 years of legislative experience as a State Senator and Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives to each and every case

Satveer S. Chaudhary is a lifelong sportsman and former wildlife and conservation policy- maker. As an attorney, he represents hunting and fishing organizations, businesses, individual hunters and anglers, and serves on the board of Safari Club International. He has worked in a variety of capacities with National Association of Sportsmen Caucuses, NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever. He knows the law because he helped make it.

The information provided is offered for informational purposes only. It is not offered as and does not constitute legal advice. Chaudhary Law Office, PLLC does not seek to represent you based upon your review of this brochure. You should not make legal hiring decisions based merely upon brochures, advertising or other promotional materials.