Being Canadian

[h=1]Crossing the Canadian Border With a DUI[/h]
[h=2]Crossing the Canadian border with a DWI, DUI or Other Drunk Driving Offense[/h]An offense of driving under the influence will not cause any problems for Canadians entering the United States.
However……….
the biggest surprise for most Americans is that they may be turned away at the Canadian border if they have any type of alcohol related offense.

• It does not matter if you are arriving as a passenger in another person’s car.
• It does not matter if you have no intention of driving in Canada at all. For example, 4 to 5 passengers a week who take the ferry to Victoria Canada for a one-day walking sightseeing trip are turned back for DUI / DWI offenses even though they do not have a car with them.
• It does not matter if your offense was classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.
• There are no exceptions for fans, guests, officials, or anyone else entering Canada for special events. Former U.S. President G.W. Bush had to get a special waiver to enter Canada because of his 1976 drunken-driving offense in Maine.

 

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[h=1]DUI Convictions Prevent Crossing the Border into Canada[/h]The Canadian Government will prevent certain non-Canadian citizens from entering Canada under their restrictive immigration laws. These individuals are members of an Inadmissible Classes. The Inadmissible status prohibits an individual from entering Canada and remaining within their borders. People often confuse this concept because they believe they can enter Canada as long as they are not driving their vehicle. That is incorrect. Having Inadmissible status means you cannot enter, visit or travel to Canada.
Some criminal convictions will prevent a non-Canadian citizen from crossing the border into Canada. Minor offenses like shoplifting, theft, possession of illegal substances, and unauthorized possession of a firearm will prevent entry. Felony criminal convictions will also deny entry into Canada.
[h=2]Canada and a DUI Conviction[/h]Canada regards DUI / DWI as an extremely serious offense. A conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI or DWI) will qualify you as a member of the Inadmissible Class. Those non-Canadian citizens with such convictions will not be allowed to cross the border into Canada freely.
The Inadmissible status can be removed, after a period of many years, by applying for a Minister's Approval of Rehabilitation. Although, you can visit Canada before the Inadmissible status is removed. This requires you apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. The Temporary Resident Permit allows you to visit Canada for a single purpose or for a limited period. This process requires completion of forms and paying fees. It is strongly recommended you retain the services of an experienced Immigration attorney to handle this process on your behalf. An Immigration lawyer will know how to expedite the request and will not make mistakes causing delay.
Persons may apply for a Temporary Resident Permit, Approval of Rehabilitation, or Permission to Return to Canada either in Canada or at one these Canadian visa offices in the United States:
The Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo, NY
The Canadian Consulate General in New York, New York
The Canadian Consulate General in Detroit, Michigan
The Canadian Consulate General in Los Angeles, California
The Canadian Consulate General in Seattle, Washington
Been arrested for DUI in Washington and must avoid a DUI conviction? Contact us today for a FREE legal consultation to discuss your DUI arrest and how to prepare an aggressive DUI defense..

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We DO NOT handle immigration related matters or process Temporary Resident Permits or Approval of Rehabilitation. Contact an experienced Immigration attorney for those inquiries.

 

Bobby, how many DWI's did he have???


[h=2]Admission to the U.S. with either a misdemeanor or criminal record[/h][h=3]Can I be admitted into the U.S. if I have either a misdemeanor or criminal record (for example a DUI)?
[/h]The U.S. does not deny entry to persons with a "Driving Under the Influence" (DUI) conviction, although if there are multiple convictions for this and or other misdemeanors, you could be denied entry.
Generally, any convictions for drug possession can result in denial of entry. If the conviction was long ago, you might contact the U.S. Embassy, Office of Consular Affairs in your country to obtain a waiver. Other misdemeanors may result in denial if they were recent.
A crime of moral turpitude (CIMT) may be grounds to deny entry to the U.S. For a list of crimes; please click here.
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Updated 07/30/2013 09:38 AM

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[h=2]Here is some other information you may find helpful:[/h]

• Entry into the U.S. - Canadian with criminal record or overstay, waiver
• Entering the U.S. and Canada with DUI offenses
• Entry to the U.S. - Denied entry of LPR convicted of a crime when reentering the U.S.
• Friend, relative, etc. denied entry to the U.S.
• Re-entering the U.S. with unpaid traffic tickets

 

I've dealt with US Customs laws going back to 1980. I looked after as many as 316 trucks crossing the border almost weekly.

The best thing you can say to any US Customs Officer when asked a question is "The Truth".

I had a guy turned back one time, he was 34 years old and omitted to say that he had been convicted of stealing a carton of cigarettes when he was 19 years old.

I got him a lawyer that was able to get him a pardon.

 

Also remember, that every Customs Officer has a Boss. I went that route on a couple of occasions to my benefit.