Read loads of the threads on the site, can anyone help with these questions, firstly are there any carpenters who have moved out and been sucessful there are lots of horror stories about truck driving, cant find anything about carpenters/joiners, although I believe there is a shortage would be lookin at Alberta, also has anyone moved out there with a police record (and I dont mean walking on the moon), my wife has one although it was years ago. Dont want to waste money and time applying if I cant take her with me who would make my pack up!!!

Hi

You have to determine what the equivalent canadian conviction is to determine if she is admissible or barred for either 5/10 years before she can apply for rehabilitation.

PMM

She only slapped someone who picked on her it was common assault and happened over 10 years ago

I think it depends on what the conviction was for, how long ago it was etc. It may already be a spent conviction. Don't give up until you have found out.

Hi,

Would a spent conviction mean you would be ok to get a work permit?

Not unless it was a conviction that would be "spent" over here. Check up on the rehabiltation of offences process as suggested.