What to understand
A criminal history may make a person inadmissible to Canada, depending on the offence and its Canadian equivalent. Even an offence handled differently abroad may require careful review.
What to prepare
Collect complete court records, charges, outcomes and any sentence-completion documents. Be accurate in all disclosure and consider qualified legal advice.
Important to know
Do not omit a conviction because it was minor, expunged or old elsewhere. Canadian assessment rules may differ.
Check the official requirements
Program rules, eligibility, fees and processing times may change. This guide is general information, not legal advice or a guarantee of any outcome. Check the current government instructions before applying.
Visit the official Canada.ca information