DUI in 2001
Jul 26th 2007, 7:20 pm
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DUI in 2001
hi, my husband and i have planned a trip to Canada for next weekend. we will be entering on thurday and leaving on saturday. it just crossed my mind today that i should see if there are any specific requirements.
i was convicted of a DUI in the United States in April of 2002 for an event that occurred in April of 2001. i read that for people wishing to re-enter Canada or immigrating they need to fill out some forms and obtain a pardon. i couldn't tell if that was for people convicted in canada or in the us.
do i need something other than my passport because of this prior conviction? it was a midemeanor.
i was convicted of a DUI in the United States in April of 2002 for an event that occurred in April of 2001. i read that for people wishing to re-enter Canada or immigrating they need to fill out some forms and obtain a pardon. i couldn't tell if that was for people convicted in canada or in the us.
do i need something other than my passport because of this prior conviction? it was a midemeanor.
Jul 26th 2007, 7:26 pm
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Re: DUI in 2001
Hi
It may be a misdemeanor in the US, but it equates to an indictable offense under the Criminal Code of Canada. It means that you are probably inadmissible to Canada as either an Immigrant or visitor. You may wish to read the following. http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-a...issible-en.asp
If 5 years have not elapsed from the end of the sentence, you require Rehabilitation, otherwise a TR Permit.
hi, my husband and i have planned a trip to Canada for next weekend. we will be entering on thurday and leaving on saturday. it just crossed my mind today that i should see if there are any specific requirements.
i was convicted of a DUI in the United States in April of 2002 for an event that occurred in April of 2001. i read that for people wishing to re-enter Canada or immigrating they need to fill out some forms and obtain a pardon. i couldn't tell if that was for people convicted in canada or in the us.
do i need something other than my passport because of this prior conviction? it was a midemeanor.
i was convicted of a DUI in the United States in April of 2002 for an event that occurred in April of 2001. i read that for people wishing to re-enter Canada or immigrating they need to fill out some forms and obtain a pardon. i couldn't tell if that was for people convicted in canada or in the us.
do i need something other than my passport because of this prior conviction? it was a midemeanor.
If 5 years have not elapsed from the end of the sentence, you require Rehabilitation, otherwise a TR Permit.
Jul 26th 2007, 7:28 pm
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Re: DUI in 2001
yes, 5 years have elapsed, so, does that mean i still need something or should i just take a copy of the court records with me to the border...or, do i need to visit the consulate in seattle before i go?
Last edited by cmstrick; Jul 26th 2007 at 7:32 pm.
Jul 26th 2007, 8:53 pm
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Re: DUI in 2001
Hi
You better visit Seattle, as you will need a TRP. You might as well start your reading here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...ns/rehabil.asp
Last edited by PMM; Jul 26th 2007 at 9:42 pm. Reason: More Info.
