Denied entry because of a DUI, assault, theft, drug offence, or another criminal record? We help U.S. travellers overcome inadmissibility through Temporary Resident Permits (TRP) and Criminal Rehabilitation.
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Shabnam Akrami is the Founder of True North Akrami Immigration and a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with extensive experience handling complex Canadian immigration and inadmissibility matters. With a strong legal and academic background, she has helped individuals and families navigate challenges involving criminal inadmissibility, Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs), Criminal Rehabilitation, and other immigration pathways.
As the Founder of True North Akrami Immigration, Shabnam is committed to providing personalized, strategic, and compassionate immigration guidance. She works closely with every client to understand their unique circumstances and develop practical solutions, helping them move forward with confidence in their journey to Canada.
Need to travel to Canada now? A TRP may allow entry despite criminal inadmissibility when your reason for travel outweighs perceived risk - business meetings, family visits, weddings, emergencies, or work opportunities.
If enough time has passed since your sentence was completed, Criminal Rehabilitation may permanently remove your inadmissibility to Canada - no more TRPs required for covered offences.
Even offences that seem minor in another country can have serious immigration consequences in Canada.
If any of the following apply to you, contact us for a confidential review of your case:
Every case is assessed on the specific offence, sentence imposed, court records, and time elapsed since sentence completion.
We assess your criminal history, identify the Canadian equivalent offence, and determine the strongest path forward.
Strong applications require more than forms. We prepare evidence, rehabilitation documentation, and persuasive legal submissions.
No two inadmissibility cases are alike. We tailor a strategy to your circumstances and travel goals.
You will understand your options, timelines, and potential outcomes before moving forward.
A U.S. citizen with a past DUI booked an Alaska cruise from Vancouver. He feared denied boarding or refusal at the border.
Not yet eligible for Criminal Rehabilitation, we pursued a consular TRP with court records, rehabilitation evidence, cruise documentation, and a personal statement.
TRP issued before departure. The client enjoyed the family vacation without interruption and is now pursuing Criminal Rehabilitation.
A senior executive needed to travel to Toronto to finalize a major transaction. A decade-old assault conviction rendered him inadmissible.
We prepared a detailed TRP showing the business purpose, economic benefits, professional history, character references, and rehabilitation evidence.
TRP approved. The client completed his business obligations and later pursued Criminal Rehabilitation for future travel.
A U.S. resident with an old theft conviction wanted to attend a family event with limited time before travel.
We assembled a Port of Entry TRP package: certified court documents, proof of sentence completion, rehabilitation evidence, and legal submissions.
TRP granted at the border. Client attended the celebration; we later filed a Criminal Rehabilitation application.
Possibly. A DUI can result in criminal inadmissibility, but depending on your circumstances, a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Criminal Rehabilitation may be available to allow legal entry to Canada.
A TRP is a temporary solution allowing entry for a specific purpose and period. Criminal Rehabilitation is a permanent solution that overcomes inadmissibility for qualifying offences once enough time has passed.
Eligibility depends on completion of all sentencing requirements and the nature of the offence - typically at least five years after sentence completion. A detailed assessment is required.
Many applicants choose professional representation because criminal inadmissibility involves legal equivalency analysis, court documentation, and discretionary officer decisions.
Processing times vary. Consular TRP applications can take several months, while Port of Entry TRPs are decided the same day. We help you choose the right path based on urgency.
"I needed to travel to Canada for business after a DUI conviction. They guided me through my Temporary Resident Permit application and helped me prepare all the required documents.
Jennifer L.
"Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the process. I appreciated their honesty and clear communication from start to finish.
David M.
"Excellent service. They explained every step of the rehabilitation application and kept me informed until my case was completed.
Sarah T.
"Thanks to their guidance, I was able to enter Canada for an important family event. The process was much less stressful than I expected.
Robert K.
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Provide professional legal advice and guidance to individuals who are criminally inadmissible to Canada, helping them understand their rights, legal options, and available remedies.
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