Originally Posted by
Borgata123
Hello folks
I hope I've found the right place for this!
I will be traveling to Canada (Toronto) in a few short weeks. Based on my research it seems that they have a tendency to deny entry from alcohol related offense. I received a dwi charge exactly 5 years ago and I was disposed this coming June five years prior.
I plan on brining my disposal with me, also I attended a non court ordered AA class. Which I received a letter of completion from, I will also be brining this as well.
I plan on being honest with them 100% as I have no reason not to. I have never left the country before either. I'm just curious to see based on past experiences what are my chances of being accepted? What are standard questions to be asked by customs? Anything else I should bring?
Thank you guys for any info, it is greatly appreciate it!
Canadians take alcohol related offenses very seriously and do turn around those who have been convicted of DUI/DWI/OVI. CBSA (Canadian immigration) has access to US criminal records so they can pull up your criminal record right at the border. Canada equates foreign convictions to Canadian law and DWI is a felony in Canada, so it is grounds for inadmissibility.
You might be able to get a Temporary Residence Permit, but you need to show why you need to come to Canada. The cost is C$200 and is only good to enter Canada once and to stay as long as the immigration officer deems is sufficient.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...ty/permits.asp
Before heading to Canada, you should go to the closest Canadian embassy to ask if you'd be admissible to Canada.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...TOC.asp#5312E3
http://www.phillipsonlundin.com/prac...da-with-a-dui/