CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

  Dear Miss Powell, I applied for a visitor’s visa to Canada and it was rejected. They say that I am inadmissible. What does that mean? I had a visa before and visited several times, so I don’t understand what they mean now. What can I do? – A.N. Dear A.N., An individual can be deemed inadmissible for several reasons. A person that is deemed inadmissible will not be permitted to enter or stay in Canada for reasons such as: he has been found guilty of misrepresentation, he has committed or been convicted of a crime, either within their home country or in Canada. It could also mean that you are not permitted to enter or stay in Canada because of your health condition. In the latter case, you could be deemed to be medically inadmissible and I would need more information to address that issue. The most common reason that an individual is deemed inadmissible is usually because of a criminal offence. I would strongly recommend that you consult with an immigration lawyer, provide a copy o...

Immigration Corner | Study permit refused : Dear  Ms. Powell, I applied to the Canadian embassy here in Jamaica for a study permit and it was refused. How do I go about appealing? I have a daughter living there and I could work with her part-time. I presented everything so I don't know why I was refused. The only thing I could think of is that many years ago, I was charged with shoplifting, but the case was withdrawn. Please help as I was looking forward to furthering my studies this September. - A.H. Dear A.H.: When an individual applies for a study permit, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) examines the information that you provide to evaluate your case on an individual basis. They examine factors such as whether or not you have the resources to cover the expenses of studying in Canada if you will return to your home country on the completion of your studies, if you are inadmissible, among other factors, to decide whether or not to grant you a study p...

Dear Ms Powell, I was on vacation in the United States (US) and my family decided to visit our relatives in Toronto, Canada. I wasn't driving, but when I got to the border the immigration officer denied me entry. They said they have evidence of me driving under the influence in the US. I have a valid Canadian visitor's visa and a US visitor's visa. I used to go to school in the States and I was charged in the States for driving under the influence (DUI), but that was years ago. I can't believe they refused to allow me into the country when I have a valid visa. I was forced to leave the car and find a hotel to stay until my family returned. Can I appeal this? What can I do? I don't want this to happen to me again. This is totally embarrassing and I don't want this trouble again. The US did not prevent me from entering, so why is Canada penalising me for something that happened in the US years ago? - Distressed Dear Distressed, Once someone has a crim...