Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Jan 24th 2013, 5:00 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Good luck with it, do come back and let us know how it goes.
Jan 24th 2013, 5:01 pm
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Ah, I see. Not sure if a work trip is a good enough reason for a TRP (it's normally things like a family member dying or similar), but perhaps FL can clarify for you.
If you could provide a link saying that it's quicker if you take it in person, that would be great, as it may help others reading in the future.
Thx.
If you could provide a link saying that it's quicker if you take it in person, that would be great, as it may help others reading in the future.
Thx.
Jan 24th 2013, 5:02 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Ah, ok. I should point out then for the sake of anybody else reading that it won't apply to most BE members, as it's only for people in the US - applying in person isn't possible at the London visa office.
Good luck with it, do come back and let us know how it goes.
Good luck with it, do come back and let us know how it goes.
Jan 24th 2013, 6:10 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
ach ,friends son wants to visit me .hes 25 now and a straight arrow but at 18 he was done for driving wi no insurance ...50pound fine and had to resit driving test as he had not held licence for 2yr .+ points on licence.
silly boy took his dads car to his work when his car wouldnt start (2am) and he only had 3rd party ins.
does he need criminal rehab ???
dont know anything about this stuff ......
thanks jimmy.
silly boy took his dads car to his work when his car wouldnt start (2am) and he only had 3rd party ins.
does he need criminal rehab ???
dont know anything about this stuff ......
thanks jimmy.
Jan 24th 2013, 6:23 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Hi
No, it is not a criminal offence in Canada.
ach ,friends son wants to visit me .hes 25 now and a straight arrow but at 18 he was done for driving wi no insurance ...50pound fine and had to resit driving test as he had not held licence for 2yr .+ points on licence.
silly boy took his dads car to his work when his car wouldnt start (2am) and he only had 3rd party ins.
does he need criminal rehab ???
dont know anything about this stuff ......
thanks jimmy.
silly boy took his dads car to his work when his car wouldnt start (2am) and he only had 3rd party ins.
does he need criminal rehab ???
dont know anything about this stuff ......
thanks jimmy.
Jan 24th 2013, 6:25 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Ah, I see. Not sure if a work trip is a good enough reason for a TRP (it's normally things like a family member dying or similar), but perhaps FL can clarify for you.
If you could provide a link saying that it's quicker if you take it in person, that would be great, as it may help others reading in the future.
Thx.
If you could provide a link saying that it's quicker if you take it in person, that would be great, as it may help others reading in the future.
Thx.
CIC has responsibility regarding Criminal Inadmissibility however CBSA officers at a POE are responsible for interpreting this and making a decision.
Determining the inadmissibility part is easy its the decision on if to admit or deny entry that is the hard part.
One has to read the CIC manual IP 1 in FULL to get a better understanding in particular sections 12 to 15 and in particular section 15.
Some POEs are very strict in their interpretation others not and this has always been a talking point.
With the recent OP bulletin 389
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resourc...2012/ob389.asp
one can see that CIC are not focusing a high priority on minor criminal offences as they now instruct CBSA officers to issue a FREE TRP if warranted and meeting these guidelines.
In your case there is an argument to be made of admitting you however the examining officer will ultimately decide. One officer may issue one another wont.
I cant honestly say you wont be issued one neither can I say you will be issued one.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resourc...p/ip01-eng.pdf
Jan 24th 2013, 6:26 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
PMM ,
thanks for your speedy reply .
jimmy.
thanks for your speedy reply .jimmy.
Jan 27th 2013, 8:51 am
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Acording to my research and some helpful advice on here is seems I am now deemed rehabilated but as I am such a worrier and going on a family holiday I have decided to apply to the embassy for information only. I feel I need that peice of mind before I book.
One question:
Do I need to still get court records and all the extra bits like references or could I just send then a copy of my APCO record with a covering letter and tick for information only?
Also what are the rough timescales for information only replies?
Thanks
One question:
Do I need to still get court records and all the extra bits like references or could I just send then a copy of my APCO record with a covering letter and tick for information only?
Also what are the rough timescales for information only replies?
Thanks
Mar 16th 2013, 7:09 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
I have a question. I am from the US, charged with DUI in 1994. I paid all fines and such, have not had any other charges since.
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
Mar 16th 2013, 8:33 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
I have a question. I am from the US, charged with DUI in 1994. I paid all fines and such, have not had any other charges since.
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
Mar 17th 2013, 3:23 am
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
I have a question. I am from the US, charged with DUI in 1994. I paid all fines and such, have not had any other charges since.
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
I am going on an Alaskan cruise in August 2013 that departs from Vancouver. I am from WI, and we will be flying into Vancouver.
It sounds like if I filled out the paperwork for 'Application for Approval of Rehabilitation' it would not get processed in time for my trip.
What do you suggest I do?
Fill out the paperwork anyway and mail it in (along with the necessary $$)
Fill out the paperwork but 'For Information only' ?
Don't fill anything out but bring all necessary documents with me along with a completed form to show at the boarder?
I would appreciate any information someone can give. I am unsure what to do.
Thanks!
If questioned about criminality you disclose the offence. If you have your court disposition (sentence rendered) then you could bring that along.
Based on that one conviction you are no longer inadmissible.
Mar 17th 2013, 2:11 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Thanks for the quick replies.
So I will just bring all the necessary paperwork with me and if questioned, I will have all the needed documentation they may ask for.
Thank you!
So I will just bring all the necessary paperwork with me and if questioned, I will have all the needed documentation they may ask for.
Thank you!
Mar 20th 2013, 2:36 pm
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Re: Criminal Rehabilitation - My story to help others
Hi there, this is incredible!!! living proof!!!, my case is so much similar to yours. I was convicted of " Drunk in charge of a motor vehicle " in Feb 2005 and had served my sentence of a ban by November 2005 !!?
Your case has opened up new hope for my family because I thought I had to wait for the full 5 years.
I've never been in trouble with the police for anything else and since my conviction have held a stable job as a HGV driver with crane at a reputable local Builders merchants.
I would really appreciate any help that I can get with my application for rehab,
- where do I find out about the statute number for the offence I have been convicted.
- No. 15 on application- explaining the events/circumstances etc.
How can I best describe what happened on the day of my offence.
-No.17 on application- provide reasons why you feel rehabilitated etc
What can I say here because it's not as if I commited any extreme crimes, so how can I say I don't represent a risk to public safety, please advise....
Re: documentation, did you have some form of court judgement as I can't find anything of the sort? if I was given it at all.
- Where or how do I get "Text of Non-Canadian Statutes" for attachments to application.
- Are there any other documents they require re:sentence/fine etc.
I will be forever grateful to yourselves if I can sort out this application successfully and be granted a rehabilitation ready for visa process....
Thankyou in advance and hope to hear from you soon..................
Regards
Bal
Your case has opened up new hope for my family because I thought I had to wait for the full 5 years.
I've never been in trouble with the police for anything else and since my conviction have held a stable job as a HGV driver with crane at a reputable local Builders merchants.
I would really appreciate any help that I can get with my application for rehab,
- where do I find out about the statute number for the offence I have been convicted.
- No. 15 on application- explaining the events/circumstances etc.
How can I best describe what happened on the day of my offence.
-No.17 on application- provide reasons why you feel rehabilitated etc
What can I say here because it's not as if I commited any extreme crimes, so how can I say I don't represent a risk to public safety, please advise....
Re: documentation, did you have some form of court judgement as I can't find anything of the sort? if I was given it at all.
- Where or how do I get "Text of Non-Canadian Statutes" for attachments to application.
- Are there any other documents they require re:sentence/fine etc.
I will be forever grateful to yourselves if I can sort out this application successfully and be granted a rehabilitation ready for visa process....
Thankyou in advance and hope to hear from you soon..................
Regards
Bal
I am going through the same procedure! How did it go for you? How long did it take to get the rehabilitation approval?
Just wanted to ask, what did you put on the statute number? and did you send memorandum of conviction certificate? I phoned the court today and they said after 7 years documents are archived and sometimes complete erased from their records! I commited the drink driving offence in 2004 and got my license back 9 months later ...
Much appreciated,
Mihail
