Being found inadmissible to Canada or receiving an unfavorable immigration decision can have serious consequences for you and your family. Immigration inadmissibility can arise for several reasons, while certain immigration decisions may provide avenues for appeal or review.
At Pinnock & Associates, we help clients understand the immigration issues affecting their ability to enter or remain in Canada. We provide personalized guidance, carefully review the circumstances of each case, and help clients understand the options that may be available to them.
Inadmissibility and immigration appeals can involve complicated legal requirements, detailed documentation, and strict procedural timelines. Our team helps clients understand the reasons behind an immigration decision and identify an appropriate course of action based on their circumstances.
A criminal record or criminal history may affect a person's ability to enter or remain in Canada. We help clients understand how their circumstances may affect admissibility and explore available immigration options.
Certain medical circumstances may affect admissibility to Canada under applicable immigration rules. We help clients understand the requirements and provide guidance on the documentation and process involved.
Providing inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information in an immigration application can have serious consequences. We assist clients in understanding misrepresentation concerns and the options that may be available to address them.
Some immigration decisions may be appealed depending on the type of decision and the individual's circumstances. We help clients understand whether an appeal may be available and assist with preparing the necessary documentation and submissions.
Receiving a visa or immigration application refusal can be frustrating and confusing. We review the reasons for the refusal and help clients understand whether reconsideration, an appeal, a new application, or another immigration option may be appropriate.
Individuals seeking to visit, work, or study in Canada may face admissibility concerns that affect their temporary residence application. We help clients understand the issue and explore potential solutions where available.
Our inadmissibility and immigration appeals services may be suitable for:
Being inadmissible means that Canadian immigration authorities have determined that a person does not meet the requirements to enter or remain in Canada under applicable immigration law. Inadmissibility can arise for different reasons, including criminality, medical concerns, misrepresentation, security concerns, or other grounds.
A criminal record does not necessarily mean that you can never enter Canada. Depending on the circumstances, there may be options such as criminal rehabilitation, a temporary resident permit, or other available immigration solutions. The appropriate option depends on factors including the offence, sentence, and time that has passed.
A Temporary Resident Permit may allow a person who is otherwise inadmissible to enter or remain in Canada temporarily when they have a compelling reason to do so. A permit is discretionary and does not permanently remove the underlying inadmissibility.
A finding of misrepresentation can have serious consequences, including refusal of an application and a period during which the person may be barred from Canada. The appropriate response depends on the circumstances and the reasons for the finding. Professional review can help determine what options may be available.
Some immigration decisions can be appealed, while others may be eligible for judicial review or another form of reconsideration. Whether an appeal is available depends on the type of application, the decision made, and the circumstances of the applicant.
In many cases, a person may be able to submit a new application, but simply reapplying without addressing the reasons for the refusal may not resolve the underlying issue. Reviewing the refusal first can help determine whether a new application, reconsideration, appeal, or another option is more appropriate.
Appeal and review deadlines vary depending on the type of immigration decision and the applicable process. Some deadlines can be very short, so it is important to review the decision promptly and determine what deadlines apply to your case.
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