My husband was denied entry into canada because of his criminal background. How can I get him into Canada?

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CanTexan

From your very first question in this string (which is the one I'm answering last) ... the reason you indicated that your husband was turned away was because of his criminal record.

Every nation in the world has the right to deny entry to anyone with a criminal record - including their own citizens, if the crime is severe enough.

This is one of the "unnoticed" penalties that accrue when someone commits a crime (particularly when young and not looking to the future).

There MAY be a way for him to come into Canada at a much later date (when CBSA decides he's rehabilitated from his criminal past). This may be next week - or it may be never. It all depends on the crime itself.

The chances are good that if the crime was a felony, he will NEVER be allowed into Canada. If it was a misdemeanor that did not involve alcohol, he may have a chance after about 5-10 years from the date of the conviction. If it involved alcohol (like a DUI or DWI), he might never be allowed in, either.

If you want your family to remain a unit, the most likely result will be to have you (and the kids) return to the US to live permanently.

And no - asking the same question (or variations, trying to get the answer you want to hear) isn't going to make it come any easier. This is the fifth time I've posted this response.

MelBel

We don't want him!

Dr. Deth

you obviously can't - if you somehow sneak him in, eventually he'll get caught and deported and then will be forced to live on the street

kenoplayer

Sorry. No can do.

CPG

If he was already denied entry then there is nothing you can do. You may try appealing the decision but I doubt it would do you much good, if any at all.

The best possible thing to do is to find a reputable and accredited immigration lawyer. These will usually offer you a free in-person consultation.

I am not sure what the association is in Canada for approved immigration lawyers, this you should find out as only the services of approved lawyers in this field will be of any use to you.

In the United States it is AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association).

Edit:

Here is the link for you:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/representative/index.asp