Originally Posted by
Bryanphaas
A friend of mine just went through this with a DUI conviction that was supervisory. Basically a conviction was never entered based upon successful completion of her supervision; which she did.
The Customs officer told her that supervision is considered a conviction, and therefore is ineligible until 10 years past the event. She is able to appeal to the Ombudsman though.
That's pretty common. Like you can't travel to Canada with a DUI, even if you did a supervisory or diversion program where no conviction was entered. There is still some admission of guilt. Not sure it's 100% but thats what it is.