Rehabilitation/Entering Canada

If you have been convicted of any crime, no matter how minor, the Canadian authorities can turn you away at the border. The Washington/Canadian border generally turns away over 500 people per month due to their criminal records. Many people are turned away each day for minor convictions such as DUI and Driving with a Suspended License. Getting your records sealed and expunged can help you get into Canada.

Even if you're not able to have your records sealed or expunged, we may be able to help you. We have experience helping people satisfy the Canadian government that they are safe enough to be allowed entry into Canada. This process is called "rehabilitation," and it generally takes about 6-8 weeks to gain entry to Canada (unless there is an emergency requiring immediate entry). We can help you gather the necessary court documentation, contact the appropriate state and federal authorities, schedule court appearances to generate the necessary paperwork, and guide you through the paperwork and red tape. If your case is particularly complicated, we are able to associate a Canadian attorney to provide even more guidance.

One of the forms the Canadian government requires to start the rehabilitation process is IMM 1444E. Feel free to review this form and contact us with any questions.

Steve Rosen
Attorney at Law
800 5th Avenue, 40th Floor
Seattle, WA 98104

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