topbuzz

having just got my police check back found out i have an offence in which i wasn,t convicted of on there ,will this harm my chances of emigrating.As i was under assumption that they only show if it is a conviction.Other than that i have nothing else.

PMM

Hi

No conviction, no foul but remember the question on the application that asks have you ever been arrested or detained?

ftdsunburst

If having a drink driving offence in the past, how does this affect getting in to Canada?

Crumps and Misone

It depends on how long ago the conviction was, have a look at CIC's website and search for criminal admisability for further info, i've just gone through the process for my boyfriend who had a drink driving offence. PM me if you want any further advice.

PMM

Hi

Not eligible for rehabilitation until 5 years have passed since the date of the completion of the sentence.

Andthen

It will show arrests, cautions, convictions and sentances.

So even if you weren't convicted, it will be on there if you were arrested.

topbuzz

don,t understand how can you be arrested if you ain,t charged,surely helping with inquires that means you can be arrested for anything,but you have to be charged in order to be guilty.

PMM

Hi

Lots of people are arrested, but no charge laid, as evidence would not support conviction.