Entering Canada with criminal background

There is a new process if you have had 1 DUI and DIDN'T go to jail. This can be done at a border crossing by a BCIC officer. There is provision allowing for a one-time fee waiver for this process if the applicant meets the following requirements:

1. was convicted of an offence and received no term of imprisonment as part of the sentence imposed; and
2. has had no other convictions or committed any other acts that would render the person inadmissible.

The whole process is listed here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2012/ob389.asp

 

Still at the discression of the officer. I with they would make it a solid ruling.

 

In addition to all my personal research and calling of Canada embasies, I've also watched the show "Border Security: Canada's Front Line" (this is on Netflix Season 1, Episode 8 has a similar situation) and it seems that BCIC officers are very professional and methodical in their decision making. The more cooperative and completely honest you are and the better attitude you have, the more likely they are to grant you admission.

 

Don't even think about it, you will be turned away at the border....immediately! Canada SUCKS!

 

I saw mentioned earlier that "dui is a felony here (Canada)"
Felony here in ct too-1st offense is prison time as well (if that's what you are actually convicted of... If you're a politician or rich somehow it gets pleaded down to something else).

 

All I'm saying is if no jail time was imposed, which IS possible, they're eligible for a no cost Temporary Resident Visa at the Canada border. If you think someone can't get arrested for a DUI, charged, released on bail, go to court and get a license suspension and 5 years probation, check laws. Judges have a lot of latitude when handing out sentences. Yes, these situations ARE rare, but they do occur. These situations are more prevalent in rural America, and folks who have $$$ in big cities.

Now do bare in mind, that Canada's Temporary Resident Permit applies to ALL felonies and misdemeanors provided there has only been one, and no jail time occurred other than the arrest.

Still, anyone interested in seeing if they are eligible for a TRP, or on being admissible should submit a "For Information Only" Application For Rehabilitation to see where they stand.

 

I remember when a Canadian trucker hit the central artery bridge by the boston garden...... Drunk and took off . He didn't get far...

Glass trucks or houses ....

 

No, what I meant was, I don't imagine the paperwork would be a problem if you were acquitted or charges dismissed. And by the way, "Have you ever been arrested or charged with a crime" is also one of the questions I've been asked by US customs officials at various POE.