How much should I really worry about border patrol doing a check on my husband going into Canada? His felony is 11 years old and he has been in no trouble since, so as long as we act like nothing is up we should be fine right? I know they can randomly check people but what are my chances of getting through and how long can we stay there without having to apply for permanent residency?
2007-01-24 00:04:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Okay, chances are good you can get in if you aren't checked, and even if you are, it depends on a lot of factors.
However, it would appear from what you have said that you are attempting to enter the country illegally, to stay. Be aware of the following things, so you are prepared.
You need to have a SIN# (Social Insurance Number) in order to work, rent, get utilities, get medical care, assistance or anything else. You cannot get a SIN without first applying for and being granted a work visa, temporary or permanent residency visa. So any time spent in Canada prior to being granted some kind of status, will be without employment, your own place to live, phone, cell phone, utility, health care, etc. The same networks that exist in the U.S. for undocumented aliens do not exist in Canada, at least not largely.
You can stay in Canada 180 days out of 365 days without documentation, but as previously stated, cannot work, etc. Also, your children have to have student visa's to go to school. In addition, your husbands felony may be a factor as far as getting a work visa or permanent residency.
For more information, go here:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/
2007-01-24 03:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canada is really starting to get tough at the border. I'd check with Canada Customs and Revenue agency before you try. With computers today, they'll know that your husband has done time. They photography your license plate at the border, if your driving. If your flying, they run your passports. Gone are the good old days of worry-free border crossings.
2007-01-28 07:35:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kilty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to mean that a lot depends on exactly how serious his felony was. If it's serious -- robbery, or violence -- there is a good chance that he will not be allowed into Canada.
I believe that the best thing for you would be to check at a Canadian consulate or embassy to see what the exact rules are. I very much doubt he will be let into Canada, much less given residency. Story, but that's the way the laws written, it seems to me.
2007-01-24 23:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by Willster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't even have a dwi and it can rang from a hassel to them holding him for tring to cross if they run his record whitch they do alot. He could even have trouble getting back in if he does get across
2007-01-24 08:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by Larry m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is such along time ago, he will not have a problem getting in.
I think you can visit for a year.
2007-01-24 08:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋