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[canadiangirl78]

My husband has a degree in finance but was in residential construction in California. He's decided to go into finance for the first time and is starting classes in January to become a CGA. They have already accepted 8 of his US classes. Breaking into a new field has been tough but he just got a part time job doing the books for a nonprofit which has been huge. And he will prepare taxes for h&r block during tax season. After almost four months we are finally getting somewhere.

Physiotherapy is a good field. It's great you have connections with something for him to do right away.

 

[ThunderSoul]

What is the difference between SECURITY and CRIMINALITY when they do their checks?

 

[chickie72]

SECURITY:


Reasons for inadmissibility

Note: This information is for guidance and reference only. A decision on your admissibility can only be made when you apply to come to Canada or at a port of entry.

A person may be denied a visa, refused entry to, or removed from Canada on any of these grounds:

security reasons, including
espionage
subversion (attempts to overthrow a government, etc.)
violence or terrorism, or
membership in an organization involved in any of these
human or international rights violations, including
war crimes
crimes against humanity
being a senior official in a government engaged in gross human rights violations or subject to international sanctions
committing a serious crime that would be punishable by a maximum prison term of at least 10 years in Canada (see note 1)
having been convicted of a crime, including driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (see note 1)
organized crime, including membership in an organization that takes part in organized criminal activity, people smuggling or money laundering
health grounds – if their condition is likely to:
endanger public health or public safety, or
cause excessive demands on health or social services (some exceptions exist – see notes 2 and 3)
financial reasons – if they are unable or unwilling to support themselves and their family members
misrepresentation, which includes providing false information or withholding information directly related to decisions made under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
failure to comply with any provision of IRPA (see note 4) or
having an inadmissible family member.

 

[chickie72]

CRIMINALITY:


Overcome criminal convictions

Note: This information is for guidance and reference only. A decision on your admissibility can only be made when you apply to come to Canada or at a port of entry.

Under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), if you have committed or been convicted of a crime, you may not be allowed to enter Canada. In other words, you may be "criminally inadmissible."

This includes both minor and serious crimes, such as theft, assault, manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. For a list of criminal offences in Canada, consult the Canadian Criminal Code.

Note: there are other Acts of Parliament that a person can be convicted under, such as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

If you were convicted of a crime when you were under the age of 18, you may still be able to enter Canada.

 

[ThunderSoul]

SECURITY:


Reasons for inadmissibility

Note: This information is for guidance and reference only. A decision on your admissibility can only be made when you apply to come to Canada or at a port of entry.

A person may be denied a visa, refused entry to, or removed from Canada on any of these grounds:

security reasons, including
espionage
subversion (attempts to overthrow a government, etc.)
violence or terrorism, or
membership in an organization involved in any of these
human or international rights violations, including
war crimes
crimes against humanity
being a senior official in a government engaged in gross human rights violations or subject to international sanctions
committing a serious crime that would be punishable by a maximum prison term of at least 10 years in Canada (see note 1)
having been convicted of a crime, including driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (see note 1)
organized crime, including membership in an organization that takes part in organized criminal activity, people smuggling or money laundering
health grounds – if their condition is likely to:
endanger public health or public safety, or
cause excessive demands on health or social services (some exceptions exist – see notes 2 and 3)
financial reasons – if they are unable or unwilling to support themselves and their family members
misrepresentation, which includes providing false information or withholding information directly related to decisions made under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
failure to comply with any provision of IRPA (see note 4) or
having an inadmissible family member.

Great, thanks!
Where did you get this info? I'd like to see the notes...

 

[chickie72]

lol now i gotta think lol I google everything hahaha i am a googler brb and will tell you

 

[chickie72]

Here is another table that tells the same thing basically:
I found this info here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/annual-report-2012/section2.asp

Table 6: Temporary Resident Permits Issued from January 1 to December 31, 2011 Description of Inadmissibility Provision under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Number of Permits in 2011
Security (espionage, subversion, terrorism) 34(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) 37
Human or International Rights Violations 35(1)(a), (b) and (c) 14
Serious Criminality (convicted of an offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of at least 10 years) 36(1)(a), (b) and (c) 899
Criminality (convicted of a criminal act or of an offence prosecuted either summarily or by way of indictment) 36(2)(a), (b), (c) and (d) 6,227
Organized Criminality 37(1)(a) or (b) 7
Health Grounds (danger to public health or public safety, excessive burden) 38(1)(a), (b) and (c) 97
Financial Reasons (unwilling or unable to support themselves or their dependants) 39 33
Misrepresentation 40(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d) 11
Non-compliance with Act or Regulations (e.g., no passport, no visa, work/study without permit, medical/criminal check to be completed in Canada, not examined on entry) 41(a) and (b) 3,932
Inadmissible Family Member 42(a) and (b) 161
No Return Without Prescribed Authorization 52(1) 108
TOTAL 11,526

Source: Field Operations Support System, as of January 2, 2012.

 

[chickie72]

Here is where I got the first info for you:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/who.asp

and

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/conviction.asp

 

[ThunderSoul]

Here is where I got the first info for you:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/who.asp

and

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/conviction.asp

Thank you, you rock!

 

[chickie72]

Thank you, you rock!

lol your welcome!

 

[ThunderSoul]

The MP has been ignoring me recently.

Doesn't answer e-mails, doesn't answer phone calls either.

WTF?

 

[ThunderSoul]

I feel shunned. :|

 

[ThunderSoul]

Well good news!

Manila VO received my wife's passport. MP contacted me finally. Said it can take 3 months to extend the medical.

 

[canadiangirl78]

Excellent!!

 

[chickie72]

Well good news!

Manila VO received my wife's passport. MP contacted me finally. Said it can take 3 months to extend the medical.

Well at least you know something is happening with your file! that is a good sign at least....have to stay positive!