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Get legal advice right away. If there is a removal order made against you, you may be able to appeal it to the Immigration and Refugee Board. But there are time limits, so act quickly.<\/p>\n

If you get a criminal conviction, you may also have the right to appeal it in criminal court. But again there are time limits, so get legal advice right away.<\/p>\n

If you get a criminal conviction, you could apply to the Parole Board of Canada for a record suspension, which used to be called a pardon.<\/p>\n

But before doing this, you must have completed the sentence the court gave you, including paying any fines in full.<\/p>\n

And after you complete your sentence, you have to wait some more time before you can apply. There is a also a fee.<\/p>\n

For more information about record suspensions, visit www.canada.ca\/en\/parole-board\/services\/record-suspensions.html<\/a><\/p>\n

If you get a record suspension, immigration authorities should treat you as if you were not convicted of the crime.<\/p>\n

Criminal charges can affect your immigration status in many ways. This resource gives only general information. 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