Clear Access Law

07/04/2025

Happy July 4th to all our American friends and clients! We hope your weekend is filled with family, friends, food, and fireworks!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American clients!

09/26/2022

The Government of Canada has announced they are ending all COVID-19 border measures. Beginning October 1st, visitors to Canada will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination via ArriveCAN.

03/16/2022

Great news: Beginning on April 1st, fully vaccinated Americans will no longer be required to show a negative COVID-19 test when entering Canada.

The federal government is expected to announce as soon as tomorrow that travellers entering Canada will no longer have to take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test, CBC News has learned.

07/19/2021

The Canadian border will be opening to all fully vaccinated Americans on August 9th! Want to visit Canada but have a DUI or other criminal conviction in your past? Contact our Canadian immigration law firm today for a free consultation!

The decision follows months of criticism from U.S. lawmakers, business groups and some travelers of what they said was an overly cautious approach to lifting pandemic restrictions.

07/16/2021

Great news! The Canadian border will likely reopen to all fully vaccinated Americans (including tourists) next month:

The news comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s call with premiers on Thursday night.

09/08/2020

According to the latest CBSA stats, more than 16,000 American citizens have been denied entry at the Canadian border during the pandemic: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/border-closure-americans-pandemic-covid-1.5711104

Despite strict travel restrictions imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19, more than 18,000 foreign nationals — most of them American citizens — have been turned back at the border after trying to enter Canada to shop, sightsee or visit people.

06/11/2020

Planning a vacation to Canada this summer? Please be aware that the Canadian border will likely remain closed until at least late July.

Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

11/12/2019

Clear Access Law is a specialized immigration law firm primarily focused on helping people obtain temporary or permanent admission to Canada while facing issues of inadmissibility, but steadily expanding into other areas of immigration law (permanent residence/spousal sponsorship, study permit, work permit, business investors). We are looking to hire a talented Lawyer to join our existing top-notch team. If you're eager for your next challenge, you are independent and have a strong worth ethic, and are excited at the prospect of working remotely and bypassing the daily commute to the office, this may be an ideal position for you. Apply now by sending your Cover Letter, CV and University Transcripts to [email protected]. In your Cover Letter, please address how you would be adept at working remotely and how you meet the below qualifications.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare applications by reviewing and analyzing court records and other relevant documents
- Research criminal offences in foreign jurisdictions (typically in the U.S.) and their Canadian equivalents
- Communicate with and strategically counsel clients on legal matters
- Review and revise applications, and provide constructive feedback

Qualifications:
- JD/LLB/BCL or LLM with exceptional academic credentials
- License to pratice law in Canada
- Preferrably, but not necessarily, located in Montreal
- 1+ years of experience at a law firm, within an in-house legal department, or working for own account
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Exceptional attentiveness to detail
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to receive and implement feedback
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, with little to no supervision

08/27/2019

More than 12 million Americans visited Canada in the first half of 2019. We are happy to have helped some of these individuals cross the border with a past DUI or other criminal conviction!

Some 12.3 million US residents headed to Canada in the first half of 2019, the highest first-half record since 2007, according to Statistics Canada.

12/28/2017

The team at Clear Access Law wishes you a joyous holiday season with peace & cheer in the New Year!