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Matkowsky Immigration Law is now Unified Immigration Lawyers. Same firm, same lawyers — new name.
Matkowsky Immigration Law is now Unified Immigration Lawyers. Same firm, same lawyers — new name.
Some individuals are denied entry to Canada or refused immigration status due to a finding of inadmissibility. This can stem from criminal history, medical issues, immigration violations, or misrepresentation.
Whether you’re applying for a visa, seeking entry at the border, or trying to stay in Canada, inadmissibility can disrupt your plans—but it doesn’t have to end your immigration journey. At Unified Immigration Lawyers, we help clients overcome inadmissibility through rehabilitation, strategic advocacy, and tailored legal solutions.
Inadmissibility means that an individual is not legally permitted to enter or remain in Canada. This can be due to issues related to criminal history, medical conditions, prior immigration violations, or misrepresentation. A finding of inadmissibility can:
Below are five of the most common types of inadmissibility—and how our legal team can help you respond.
If you’ve been convicted of a crime inside or outside Canada, you may be found criminally inadmissible. This includes:
Legal solutions may include:
Learn more about overcoming criminal inadmissibility →
Applicants may be found medically inadmissible if their condition is deemed to:
Our services include:
Learn more about overcoming medical inadmissibility →
Overstaying your visitor visa, study permit, or work permit—even by mistake—can trigger inadmissibility for non-compliance. Consequences may include:
We help with:
Providing false information, omitting key facts, or submitting fraudulent documents in an immigration process can lead to inadmissibility for misrepresentation. This carries serious consequences:
Our legal strategies include:
Learn more about overcoming misrepresentation →
Permanent residents must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days over the last 5 years. If you don’t meet this requirement, you may face:
We assist with:
Learn more about permanent resident obligations →
At Unified Immigration Lawyers, we’ve helped clients resolve all types of inadmissibility issues. Depending on your circumstances, you may have one of the following options:
A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) can allow a person who is otherwise inadmissible to Canada to enter or remain in the country temporarily. TRPs are issued at the discretion of Canadian immigration authorities when the applicant can demonstrate that their need to enter or stay in Canada outweighs the risks associated with their inadmissibility.
A TRP may be available for issues including criminality, misrepresentation, or certain health-related grounds and can be valid for a period ranging from days to several years.
Learn more about applying for a Temporary Resident Permit →
Individuals who are criminally inadmissible to Canada may be eligible to apply for criminal rehabilitation. Generally, a person must have completed all parts of their sentence—including any probation or parole—and at least five years must have passed since the completion of the sentence before they can apply for rehabilitation.
Individuals facing inadmissibility issues may seek relief on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) grounds, applicants must clearly demonstrate that they would experience significant hardship if they were required to leave Canada.
Applications for permanent residence on H&C grounds are approved only in exceptional circumstances. It can take many years to process an application.
Learn more about applying for H&C Consideration →
Permanent residents who are found to have failed to meet Canada’s residency obligation may have the right to appeal a decision to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). In an appeal, an IAD member may consider the circumstances surrounding the residency obligation breach, including humanitarian and compassionate considerations.
Learn more about Residency Obligation Appeals →
Judicial review allows the Federal Court of Canada to examine whether an immigration decision was made in accordance with the law and through a fair process. Rather than reconsidering the underlying application, the Court assesses whether the decision was reasonable, whether the decision-maker followed the applicable law, and whether the applicant was treated fairly.
Each case is unique. We craft personalized legal strategies based on your background, immigration history, and current goals—backed by decades of experience and a results-driven approach.
When inadmissibility threatens your ability to enter or remain in Canada, working with experienced legal counsel can make all the difference.
If you’ve been found inadmissible—or fear you may be—get trusted legal advice today. We’ll assess your situation and outline your best path forward.
Have You Been Found Inadmissible to Canada?
Find the service that fits your situation.
Explore the services below to understand your options and next steps. If you are unsure where to start, book a consultation with one of our lawyers.
Your $250 consultation gives you time with an immigration lawyer who will review your circumstances, answer your questions, and explain the next steps that may be available. If you retain the firm for your case, the $250 consultation fee will be fully credited toward your legal fees.
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Start with Sponsorship. This may apply to spouses, partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents, or other eligible family members.
Start with Express Entry or related skilled-worker pathways. Eligibility may depend on work history, language ability, education, and CRS score.
Start with Humanitarian & Compassionate applications or a consultation if your matter involves hardship, establishment, or urgent concerns.
Typical ranges for common Canadian matters. All amounts in CAD; a binding written quote follows your consultation.
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