I am heading to Canada and don't want to drive all the way to the border to find out that I can't cross due to a criminal infraction about 8 years ago.
2007-05-31 04:00:16 · 5 answers · asked by voodoo 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
I have crossed the border a number of times, and both the Canadian and American Border Patrols ask similar question.
1. Where are you travelling to??
2. Are you a citizen of the U.S or Canada?, you will be asked for a proof of citizenship, drivers licence, passport or picture ID.
3. Coming back they will ask, "Do you have anything to declare?", noting the limits to alcohol and tobacco importation.
4. How long have you been out of the country?
If you act suspecious or seem to be afraid to answer the questions, they may pull you aside and do a fuller more detailed check, but most times it is a 2-4 minute in and out, depending on the traffic and the border crossing you are come in and out from.
2007-05-31 06:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by The Unknown Chef 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Deemed rehabilitation is for offenses 5 to 10 years ago. Typically a single DUI after 5 years is cleared, and that seems to be the most common people ask about. So, it really depends on the crime; how serious and something that can be related to travel. I would be like you and want to know before I left. Their website suggests you call the Canadian Embassy or Consulate.
They do ask that question. Not everyone obviously, but they throw it in there once in awhile, and if they do, it is best to answer truthfully.
2007-05-31 14:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general term they are strict. Even some misdemeanours (called summary offences in Canada) can lead to inadmissibility.
Call you closest consulate to find out detailed information. Here is a link to the Citizen and Immigration Canada Website that will give you some information on how to an exemption. Hope it helps:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/inadmissibility.html
2007-05-31 15:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Budda_Budda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strick. My man came from the us when he had no record and now that he got into a lil fight now he cant go back until he becomes a citizen here in canada. i know they give you a hard time about that, and you should phone your immigration for your province and ask them, thats the best advise i could give you, they would be the only ones to tell you whither or not you could pass...
2007-05-31 11:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a pardon on record, they will refuse your entry. Check into getting the pardon first.
2007-05-31 19:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋