Deportation

People who are convicted of an offence in Canada may be deported depending on their status in Canada, the nature of the offence and the length of their sentence.

A husband or wife who is legally a permanent resident of Canada and sponsored by his or her spouse cannot be deported because the marriage has broken down.

Permanent residents can be deported from Canada. For example, you may be deported if you:

• Were convicted of certain criminal offences committed before coming to Canada.
   
• Do not meet the terms and conditions of your landing.
   
• Are convicted of a crime in Canada that results in a prison sentence of more than six months or could have resulted in a sentence of five years or more.
   
• Lied or used false documents to gain admission to Canada

You may have the right to appeal a decision that could result in deportation.

If you are concerned, it is a good idea to get information about immigration laws directly from the Citizenship and Immigration Call Centre (1-888-242-2100 toll-free) or consult a lawyer who specializes in immigration law.

Date Updated: Nov 01, 2007
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