Aggravated Assault Conviction Stranger Inadmissible to Canada

[Baljit]

My friend came to Canada as a permanent resident under the Federal Skilled Worker Class. Unfortunately, in 2017 my friend got into a fight with someone and he was convicted in London, Ontario for aggravated assault to a stranger. He got a 21 month sentence. My friend is worried that this conviction will cause issues for him with the immigration department. Will he be inadmissible to Canada?

[Rajpal (Admin)]

Pursuant to section 36(1)(a) of IRPA, your friend will become inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality. As a result, pursuant to section 64(2) IRPA, a permanent resident who has been found inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality has no right of appeal. This means that your friend cannot appeal the decision of the officer.