Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved over 17,600 rehabilitation applications from individuals with criminal records seeking entry into the country between 2014 and 2024. Nearly 70% of the 25,350+ applications were approved, based on legal criteria and detailed reviews, ensuring applicants do not pose a risk to Canadian society.
Canada has approved entry for more than 17,600 people with a criminal record in last decade
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canada's Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has approved over 17,600 rehabilitation applications from individuals with criminal records seeking entry into the country between 2014 and 2024. Nearly 70% of the 25,350+ applications were approved, based on legal criteria and detailed reviews, ensuring applicants do not pose a risk to Canadian society.
Trending- 1 2001: Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) provisions for rehabilitation outlined.
- 2 2014-2024: Over 25,350 foreigners submitted rehabilitation applications; 17,600+ approved.
- Over 17,600 people with criminal records have been granted entry into Canada
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What: Canada has approved over 17,600 rehabilitation applications for entry from people with criminal records.
When: From 2014 to 2024 (last decade); provisions outlined in Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) since 2001.
Where: Canada.
Why: To allow individuals with past convictions to enter Canada for work, study, permanent residency, or short-term visits, provided they demonstrate rehabilitation and do not pose a risk to Canadian society. This process helps reunite families and allows professionals to enter.
How: Through a rehabilitation application process where experienced immigration officers assess legal criteria, review facts, and ensure applicants have been rehabilitated and pose no risk. Applicants must show five years have passed since the offence/sentence completion and demonstrate unlikelihood of re-offending.