Inadmissibility

Inadmissibility into Canada means that an individual is barred from entering the country. This is one of the most major immigration problems in Canada. The issue of inadmissibility applies to all applicants which may be included in the application to Canada. If a family member is included in an application for a visa and is a potential criminal or medically inadmissible, the entire application may be refused. The causes of inadmissibility usually revolve around medical issues or criminal history, however, there are ways to encompass it.

If a person has committed a crime in their home country that has an equivalent under the Canadian constitution, the person may be deemed inadmissible to Canada. Not all crimes make a person inadmissible, however, it has to fall under a certain degree of seriousness.

A person having a specific medical condition that may pose a serious threat to the safety of the Canadian population may cause a person to be deemed inadmissible. They may also not be allowed entry if the immigration officers deem their health to create an excessive demand from the publicly funded Canadian health and social services.

If an individual comes under inadmissibility, it does not mean they do not have access to Canada at all. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is a special permit that allows individuals, who may be technically inadmissible, to enter into a country for a specific period of time-based on a valid necessity. A temporary resident needs proper authorization to leave and re-enter the country. When a TRP expires, its holder must leave Canada.