If you’ve been removed or deported from Canada, you may require official permission to return—even if you now qualify for a visa, work permit, or permanent residence. This permission is called an Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) and must be approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before you’re allowed to re-enter the country.
At Sunder Law, we help clients prepare strong ARC applications that explain the reasons for their prior removal, demonstrate rehabilitation or changed circumstances, and support their current eligibility to return to Canada lawfully.
We assess the reason you were previously removed—such as a deportation order, exclusion order, or departure order—and determine whether ARC is required for re-entry.
We prepare a persuasive ARC submission that includes the circumstances of your removal, your current immigration goals, and why you no longer pose a risk to Canada.
We help gather the necessary documents to support your application, including travel history, police clearances, proof of ties to Canada, and evidence of rehabilitation or compliance.
If you are also applying for a visa or permanent residence, we coordinate your ARC with the overall application process to avoid delays or rejections.
It’s official permission required by individuals who were previously removed from Canada and now wish to return. Without ARC, your entry will likely be denied—even with a visa.
You need an ARC if you were issued a deportation order or exclusion order and the exclusion period has not expired, or if your past removal requires authorization under Canadian law.
The removal order is what forced you to leave Canada. The ARC is a new request asking the government to allow you back in, based on your current eligibility and changed circumstances.
Yes. If you’re applying for a temporary resident visa or permanent residence, ARC must be included with your application if your past removal requires it. We ensure both are submitted properly.
You’ll need details of your prior removal, explanation of circumstances, police certificates, travel history, and any relevant proof of rehabilitation or ties to Canada.
Processing times vary, but applications must be well-prepared to avoid delays. We prioritize clear, complete submissions to improve response time.
No. ARC is discretionary and assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, Sunder Law presents your case in a way that addresses past concerns and demonstrates that returning is reasonable and justified.