Learn the Law • 6 Core IRPA Areas • 58 Criminal Code SectionsUnderstand Canadian Immigration Law
Visitor requirements. Work permits. Criminal admissibility. Financial thresholds. All explained in plain English.
12 free tools, 633 searchable law sections, and detailed breakdowns — all cited from IRPA, IRPR, and the Criminal Code.
Canadian Immigration Law Explorer — Admissibility, Visa Requirements, Criminal Code, IRPA, IRPRStart Exploring🔒 Free • Anonymous • No account needed
Understand the rules before you apply.
Select your situation. See exactly which IRPA sections apply to you — with every law section cited so you can verify it yourself.
👆 Tap your situation to see which laws apply
400,000+ people begin new lives in Canada every year.
Yours starts with understanding the rules.
12 Tools Built on Real Legislation
IRPA, IRPR, Criminal Code — every tool references the actual statutes. Cited, verified, and linked to the official source.
🍁 Free Tools
🍁 AI-Powered Deep Dives
🍁 BUILT ON CANADIAN LEGISLATION
Every answer on this site traces back to a specific section of Canadian law. No opinions. No guesswork. Just the legislation, explained.
No account. No email. No trace.
ClearToEnter is the only immigration education platform that never asks you to identify yourself. Explore your options in complete privacy — nothing is stored, nothing is tracked, nothing is shared.
🔍 How We Source Our Information
All content is derived from publicly available Canadian legislation published on justice.gc.ca and canada.ca. We do not use proprietary legal databases, client data, or insider knowledge.
Every section, every equivalency, and every guide references specific legislative provisions. You can independently verify every finding by consulting the government sources linked above.
What We Cover
🔍 Free Explorer
IRPA s.36
Criminality
Free
IRPA s.38
Health
Free
IRPA s.39
Financial
Free
IRPA s.11
Visa Requirements
Free
IRPR r.72–76
Express Entry / CRS
Free
Criminal Code
58 searchable sections
Free
🔬 Deep Dives — from $49.99
IRPA s.36
How the Criminal Code applies
IRPA s.40
Understanding misrepresentation
IRPR r.72–76
Understanding your CRS score
Criminal Code
Learn how offences map
IRPA s.38
Understanding health grounds
IRPA s.39
Understanding financial requirements
IRPR r.117–137
Explore family sponsorship
PNP / Express Entry
Explore 80+ programs
We organize the legislation. You learn. You decide.
Immigration law wasn't written for everyday people.
But understanding it? That's something anyone can do.
You don't need a degree to understand how immigration works. The basics shouldn't be locked behind jargon and complexity. And you definitely don't need to walk into one of the biggest decisions of your life feeling unprepared.
Canadian immigration legislation is publicly available — every section, every regulation, every policy. It belongs to everyone. The only thing missing was a way to read it without a legal dictionary.
That's why ClearToEnter exists.
We believe that informed applicants make better decisions. That understanding the rules isn't a privilege — it's a starting point. And that everyone planning a future in Canada deserves access to the knowledge that shapes it.
We organize the rules. You learn. You decide.
Rules change. Know where you stand before they do.
Free, anonymous, 60 seconds. Referenced directly from IRPA, IRPR, and IRCC policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using ClearToEnter for your Canadian immigration journey.
No. ClearToEnter provides general information based on publicly available Canadian immigration laws (IRPA, IRPR) and official IRCC policies. It is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified immigration lawyer. Only a CBSA officer at a port of entry can make admissibility decisions. For complex cases — especially criminal inadmissibility, refugee claims, or judicial review — consult a lawyer licensed by your provincial law society.
All information is sourced directly from the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), and official IRCC policy manuals. We reference specific sections (e.g., IRPA s.36 for criminal inadmissibility) so you can verify everything independently. Immigration law changes frequently — always confirm critical details with IRCC before making decisions.
For most routine applications — visitor visas, study permits, straightforward Express Entry profiles — you likely do not need paid representation. IRCC designs its processes for individuals to complete themselves. For complex situations, consider consulting a licensed immigration lawyer or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). ClearToEnter explains publicly available immigration law to help you understand the process and requirements.
A criminal record does not automatically bar you from Canada, but only a CBSA officer at a port of entry can make that determination. Your admissibility depends on the offence, its Canadian equivalent under the Criminal Code, and time elapsed since sentence completion. Options under IRPA include Temporary Resident Permits (immediate), Criminal Rehabilitation (5+ years), and Deemed Rehabilitation (10+ years, non-serious offences only). Use our Admissibility Explorer for an initial complexity check based on your answers.
Our admissibility complexity explorer, document checklist, and fee calculator are completely free. Comprehensive reports covering 6 core IRPA inadmissibility sections — detailed reports, criminal equivalency reports, and program matching — start at $49.99 CAD. See our pricing page for full details.
Most immigration websites exist to sell consultations. ClearToEnter is an educational tool — it explains how publicly available Canadian immigration law applies to common situations. We cite specific IRPA sections, show Criminal Code equivalencies, and always recommend consulting a licensed lawyer for complex cases.
No. ClearToEnter is an independent educational tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).