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Canadian immigration inadmissibility
A past conviction, a medical concern or an immigration finding can change your plans. Start by understanding the specific issue and the documents that matter.
Based in London, Ontario. Canadian immigration enquiries across Canada and abroad. Scope confirmed for each matter.
Start with your circumstances
Clear advice. Practical next steps.
Inadmissibility is a legal assessment, not a label that means the same thing in every case. The facts, the applicable ground and your immigration history need to be considered together.
Medical or other concerns
Review the correspondence identifying the concern and what information or response may be needed.
An application or border decision
Bring the actual decision and any response date, rather than relying on an informal summary.
What to understand before you proceed
IRCC identifies different grounds of inadmissibility, including criminal, medical and security grounds. A temporary resident permit or criminal rehabilitation may be relevant in some cases, but neither is an automatic solution. We assess what may be available for your circumstances before recommending further work.
Make the consultation useful
Bring the information that matters.
- The letter, refusal or border document identifying the issue
- Complete court and sentencing records, if relevant
- Your immigration and travel history, including previous applications
- Any medical or other records referred to in the correspondence
- Your proposed travel dates and any response deadline
Use the secure sharing instructions supplied by the office. Do not send identification or sensitive records through a general enquiry.
Choose your appointment
See the fee before you book.
Choose the duration and meeting format on our immigration consultation page. Appointments are with Zia Waseer.
A focused question
30-minute consultation
$150 + HST
Total: $169.50 CAD
For a focused discussion of your circumstances or documents within the agreed scope.
Choose format & book 30 minutesMore discussion time
60-minute consultation
$250 + HST
Total: $282.50 CAD
For a longer discussion involving more questions or relevant documents.
Choose format & book 60 minutesPayment is required for a paid consultation. Further work and government or third-party charges are separate. Review the scope and terms in the calendar before paying.
Prefer an introduction first?
Contact our office about an eligible free 15-minute in-person introduction. It is an introduction, not legal advice. Call 519-999-9676.
Before you book
Your questions, answered.
Can I travel while this is being assessed?
Do not assume that booking a consultation or starting an application authorises entry. Discuss the proposed trip and the concern before making non-refundable arrangements.
Does an old conviction always prevent entry?
The assessment depends on the offence, sentence, timing and applicable Canadian immigration rules. Bring the records so advice can be based on the actual history.
Can you guarantee that a permit will be granted?
No. We can discuss the available route, supporting information and risks. The responsible authority makes the decision.
I already have an active file. Should I book here?
Use existing-client booking and follow the verification steps for your active matter.
Official starting points
For current program information, use the official sources below. Requirements can change; these links do not replace advice about your circumstances.
General information, not advice on an individual file. No approval or processing time is guaranteed. Sources checked November 5, 2026.
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