{"id":5084,"date":"2024-06-09T17:42:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T14:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/?p=5084"},"modified":"2024-06-09T17:42:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T14:12:40","slug":"donald-trump-may-now-be-inadmissible-to-enter-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/donald-trump-may-now-be-inadmissible-to-enter-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump may now be inadmissible to enter Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now be\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/immigration-inadmissibility.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminally inadmissible<\/a>\u00a0to enter Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trump\u2019s case provides a prominent example that can be used to better understand how inadmissibility is determined for, and can be overcome by, those wishing to enter Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is criminal inadmissibility?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Criminal inadmissibility is used to describe an individual who is not allowed to enter or stay in Canada for criminality reasons. If an individual has committed an offence outside Canada (that is recognized as an offence both in the country where the act took place, and in Canada)\u2014they could be denied entry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Temporary residents (those on a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/working-in-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">work<\/a>\/<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/canadian-temporary-study-visa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study permit<\/a>, or with a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/canadian-temporary-resident-visa-visitor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visitor visa<\/a>\/<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/electronic-travel-authorization-eta-canadian-immigration-visitor-visa-exemptions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic Travel Authorization<\/a>\u00a0(eTA), and applicants for\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/canadian-immigration-residency-obligations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">permanent residence<\/a>\u00a0(PR) may be found inadmissible to enter Canada if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They were\u00a0<em>convicted<\/em>\u00a0of an offence in Canada;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They were\u00a0<em>convicted<\/em>\u00a0of an offence outside Canada that is also considered an offence inside Canada; and\/or<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They\u00a0<em>committed<\/em>\u00a0an act outside Canada that is considered an offence in the place it was committed and is also considered an offence in Canada.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, if someone is convicted of one offence in their home country that would be deemed an \u201cindictable offence\u201d in Canada\u2014comparable to felony in the United States\u2014they could be considered criminally inadmissible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, not all convictions result in admissibility. For example, one single \u201csummary conviction\u201d (less serious crime) outside Canada would not make that person criminally inadmissible to enter Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What can Donald Trump\u2019s case teach us about criminal inadmissibility?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When an individual who has committed an offence abroad wants to enter Canada, the process of determining their criminal inadmissibility begins with an in-depth look at the foreign crime committed. Specifically, Canadian immigration authorities would assess:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The foreign statute under which the offence was (or will be) prosecuted;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The sentence imposed; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The date sentence was (or will be) completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">From here, one would look at the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/immigration-inadmissibility.html#:~:text=criminal%20background%20report.-,Canadian%20Criminal%20Equivalency%20%E2%80%93%20Why%20is%20it%20Important%3F,common%20to%20seek%20out%20the%20assistance%20of%20a%20Canadian%20immigration%20lawyer.,-Can%20I%20Enter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian equivalent<\/a>\u00a0to the foreign offence, to better understand how the act would be treated in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How do Trump\u2019s charges impact his admissibility to Canada?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Beyond doing an \u2018equivalency\u2019 analysis, Canadian immigration authorities would look into whether the foreign offence is classified as \u201cserious\u201d or \u201cnon-serious\u201d in Canada. Crimes that hold maximum prison sentences of less than 10 years are considered non-serious crimes. These are often non-violent crimes like theft or fraud under $5,000 CAD. Contrastingly, serious crimes are punishable by prison sentences of 10 years or more\u2014often these crimes involve bodily harm, physical damage, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Findings within this stage are crucial to determining next steps to overcome potential inadmissibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Considering the \u201cfalsification of business records\u201d charges brought against Trump, and the large amounts of money involved in these charges, it is likely that Trump\u2019s crimes will be equated to\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/immigration-inadmissibility.html#:~:text=criminal%20background%20report.-,Canadian%20Criminal%20Equivalency%20%E2%80%93%20Why%20is%20it%20Important%3F,common%20to%20seek%20out%20the%20assistance%20of%20a%20Canadian%20immigration%20lawyer.,-Can%20I%20Enter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">serious criminality<\/a>\u00a0in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is also important to note the discrepancy in processing fees for those with serious vs. non-serious criminal offences. Generally, applications to overcome inadmissibility for non-serious criminality carry processing fees of $229.77 CAD. In contrast, applications to overcome serious criminality carry processing fees of $1,148.87 CAD.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How can Donald Trump overcome his potential inadmissibility?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Perhaps the first step that Trump could take is requesting an\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/legal-opinion-letters-inadmissibility-canada.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opinion<\/a>\u00a0from an immigration lawyer in Canada. The lawyer would review the charges and convictions against him, and determine whether they will impact his admissibility to enter the country. Legal reviews or opinion letters can help aspiring newcomers better understand their options to enter Canada, despite their\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/visiting-canada-with-a-criminal-record.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal records<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In Trump\u2019s case, the legal opinion would point in the direction of inadmissibility. To enter the country in the immediate future, Trump would have one option given his convictions: applying for a\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/canadian-temporary-resident-permit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temporary Resident Permit<\/a>\u00a0(TRP).<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A TRP is an immigration document that grants entry to an individual who might otherwise be inadmissible\u2014on the grounds of compelling circumstances. The TRP would temporarily and exceptionally grant the applicant entry to Canada, for anywhere from 1 day to 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An individual may submit their TRP application to the Canadian consulate in their home country. While this may be the \u201csafer\u201d option, in the sense that the decision is made before travelling to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/cbsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian border<\/a>, it is also much slower. Visa-exempt travelers who can get to the Canada\/US land border may apply for their TRP directly at the port of entry, and receive their final decision on the spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To learn more about TRPs, find our dedicated webpage\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/canadian-temporary-resident-permit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Down the line, Trump may have other options to overcome his inadmissibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For example, he may apply for\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/immigration-criminality-rehabilitation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">criminal rehabilitation<\/a>. This application would help him permanently overcome his criminal record\u2013\u2013assuming no more charges and convictions are brought against him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To qualify for criminal rehabilitation, he would have to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wait 5 years after the completion of his sentence before applying; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Demonstrate that he has been rehabilitated and is no longer at risk of further criminality;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Demonstrating rehabilitation may include showing proof of stable lifestyle, community connections, social and vocational skills, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unlike the TRP application, which can be requested (by\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/electronic-travel-authorization-eta-canadian-immigration-visitor-visa-exemptions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa-exempt travelers<\/a>) at the Canada\/US land border, the criminal rehabilitation application must be submitted to the Canadian consulate in the applicant\u2019s country of residence . It is important to note that individuals can pursue criminal rehabilitation, even in cases of serious criminality. To learn more about criminal rehabilitation, find our dedicated webpage\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadavisa.com\/immigration-criminality-rehabilitation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a guilty verdict on 34 charges in his hush money case, 45th president of the United States (and current presidential candidate) Donald Trump may now<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5084"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5085,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5084\/revisions\/5085"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/canadaii.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}