ADMISSIBILITY & Removals
Understanding Admissibility Hearings
An admissibility hearing is a crucial examination conducted by the Immigration Refugee Board (IRB) to determine if an individual can legally stay in or enter Canada. This procedure, distinct from a court trial, involves a deliberation between the individual under scrutiny and a representative of the Canadian government, where allegations of inadmissibility are addressed. The outcome of this hearing can be the issuance of an order that either permits the individual to stay in Canada or mandates their departure.
Admissibility hearings are extremely serious and can have long-term ramifications for the person involved.
What Triggers Admissibility Hearings
Individuals may require our legal expertise in admissibility hearings under two primary circumstances:
- if they are denied entry into Canada by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA); or
- if they are already within Canadian borders but are considered inadmissible due to reasons such as failing to meet immigration regulations, being linked to criminal or organized crime, posing a security threat, misrepresentation, or health-related concerns.
Grounds For Inadmissability
Various factors can lead to a person being deemed inadmissible to Canada. These include:
- Criminal Charges or Convictions, Either within Canada or Abroad;
- Association with Criminal Organizations;
- Acts of Terrorism;
- Medical Inadmissibility;
- Financial Inadmissibility; or
- Misrepresentation in immigration applications.
Outcomes of Admissibility Hearings: Deportations
The decisions from admissibility hearings lead to one of two outcomes:
- Positive Decision: a favourable ruling allowing the individual to stay in Canada without restrictions, or
- Removal Order: a removal order directing them to leave the country (i.e. deportation).
Three types of removal orders exist:
Our law firm is adept at navigating the complexities of the three main types of removal orders issued by Canadian immigration authorities: Departure Orders, Deportation Orders, and Exclusion Orders, each varying in severity and implications.
A Departure Order allows for voluntary compliance within 30 days to avoid harsher consequences, while a Deportation Order enforces a more permanent removal unless overturned by an Authorization to Return to Canada. An Exclusion Order imposes a temporary ban of one to five years. We also offer counsel on the option of ‘voluntary departure,’ which could be beneficial for those wishing to return to Canada after addressing specific issues. If faced with any of these situations, it is crucial to seek our legal advice to understand your rights and options.
Appealing Admissibility Decisions
Should an appeal be necessary following an unfavorable decision, our team is proficient in representing clients at the Immigration Appeal Division. We commence our legal services with a comprehensive consultation, gathering pertinent documents, preparing affidavits and briefs, and organizing witnesses if required, all aimed at affirming your admissibility.
Protect Yourself Against Removal: Call Now
Navigating through immigration matters can be a daunting challenge, especially when you’re confronted with the risk of being denied entry or facing removal from Canada. These critical moments, often filled with uncertainty, call for skilled legal representation to defend you in admissibility hearings. Our law firm is dedicated to guiding you through this complex process, focusing on your right to remain in Canada and identifying the most effective strategy to secure your stay.
If you are facing a removal order, Call Us Now at 778-653-3995 for a preliminary consultation.
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