Licensed Canadian immigration guidance
Criminal Rehabilitation is a formal application that permanently resolves inadmissibility caused by a past criminal conviction, once enough time has passed since the sentence was completed — distinct from a Temporary Resident Permit, which only authorizes a single trip or period.
A decade of files, decisions and outcomes across every major Canadian pathway.
What we handle
A sharper service plan
The right service is more than a checklist. It is a sequence that turns your facts into a coherent, review-ready pathway.
Start with the facts, goals, history and deadlines that shape the route.
Organize evidence, explanations and forms around the decision-maker’s concern.
Keep ownership, communication and the next deadline visible from start to finish.
A visual route guide
Every file has a human story behind it. These moments reflect the preparation, decisions and new beginnings that shape this service.
Start by understanding exactly what the decision-maker needs to see.
A focused response gives the important facts their clearest voice.
Good timing protects the options still available to you.
Clarity returns when the next action is visible and within reach.
Relevant evidence makes the story behind the file easier to understand.
Even a difficult decision can have a considered next chapter.
A wider view helps you respond thoughtfully under pressure.
The next attempt can be stronger when the lessons are carried forward.
What this service covers
Use the guide below to understand the route before you book. Your existing page content remains the source of truth; this surface gives it the same visual hierarchy as the reference homepage.
Talk through your fileOpen this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Open this section for the practical detail, evidence and requirements that shape the pathway.
Your service guide
Review the complete guide below, then use the consultation path when your situation needs a tailored strategy.
Criminal Rehabilitation is a formal application that permanently resolves inadmissibility caused by a past criminal conviction, once enough time has passed since the sentence was completed — distinct from a Temporary Resident Permit, which only authorizes a single trip or period.
Key figures at a glance
Source sequence preservedTechnical reference Eligibility and pathway detail | |
|---|---|
| Situation | Typical eligibility |
| Single non-serious offence | Generally eligible 5 years after completing the sentence |
| Serious criminality | Longer wait periods or different rules may apply, sometimes with additional restrictions |
| Multiple offences | Assessed individually — each conviction may affect the overall timeline |
It specifically addresses foreign convictions that make someone inadmissible to Canada — Canadian convictions are addressed through Canada's own pardon/record suspension system instead.
Officers assess the closest equivalent offence under Canadian law based on the conduct involved, not simply the name of the foreign charge — this equivalency determines both inadmissibility and eligibility.
Not automatically — a Temporary Resident Permit may be needed for travel while a Criminal Rehabilitation application is still being processed.
CTA: Book a Free Consultation to check your Criminal Rehabilitation eligibility timeline.
Client success gallery
Explore moments from the Commonwealth Migration community, then visit our YouTube channel for the latest pathway conversations and client stories.
Bring your questions, history and documents to a focused review with a licensed Canadian immigration team.
Keep exploring your pathway
Use a free tool to pressure-test the route, or return to the pathway library when you are ready to compare options.
.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_5itdqojNcGsihqra8XyuaYbMDAvd)
.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_5itdqojNcGsihqra8XyuaYbMDAvd)
.png&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_5itdqojNcGsihqra8XyuaYbMDAvd)
