Can i be denied entry to canada?
There are a few reasons why you can be denied into Canada. Some of the reasons why people get denied are because of a criminal record, whether it was due to a DUI/DWI or something more serious. Medical issues can also cause people to be denied entry into Canada. When someone is deemed inadmissible to Canada there are options for how to go about fixing this. A Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) allows individuals who are inadmissible due to certain medical conditions or criminal records, to enter Canada as a visitor. If you are asking because you are concerned about their being a reason for you to get denied entry to Canada, I will post you a good resource on how to apply for a TRP or overcome criminal inadmissibility to Canada...
Can a Canadian citizen enter the United States with a criminal record?
The other answers are correct, however there is another aspect you should be aware of.The USA has a very peculiar law with regards to being refused entry, and it is this:If you are ever refused entry to the USA, for any reason, that refusal is kept on record forever. If you are ever asked "Have you ever been refused entry to the USA", failure to answer accurately is a Federal crime.Because of this, you really, really do not want to be refused entry. Talk to a US consulate, get a pardon, etc. But don't just "wing it", because the side effects could haunt you forever.Pro tip: If you are ever in a situation where it looks like you might be refused, that's the time to ask (in your very best polite voice) "Perhaps I should return to Canada and make sure everything is is in order before I'm refused entry."
What countries can I travel to with a criminal record?
First this questions is not so much about CRIMINAL law as it is about INTERNATIONAL law. And, would you be traveling on a US passport?And the information you need would best be found by contacting the embassy or consulate of whatever country you would wish to enter. I believe a person with a criminal record, with some exceptions, can obtain a U.S. passport. But to enter some foreign country on a US passport (or I imagine on ANY passport) you must have a VISA issued by the foreign country. That’s where the main problem may be.When you try to get a visa the foreign country will most likely do a background check, and then according to THEIR laws, they may deny you a visa.The info I found gave a couple of examples of why a visa could be denied. It said that if you have been convicted of DUI. Canada will not issue a visa. If you have been convicted of a crime in your country that would have an imprisonment punishment of over 23 months if it had been committed in the U>K, you would be denied a visa.Also, some countries require that you have (1) a return ticket to LEAVE their country, and (2) enough money to cover your stay, before they will issue a visa.So, I would say, from the information I have found, that your best bet is to contact the authorities of whatever country you want to visit to see if THEY have rules about getting a visa if you have a criminal record.Personally, if I had a record and wanted to visit a foreign country, I would be VERY CAREFUL about which country I went to. I mean, what if I went to some country and got in LEGALLY, but while I was there they changed their rules and I could not leave or was retroacively thrown in their prison for having the record. I imagine the BEST prisons in some countries are worse than the WORST prisons here n the U.S.
Do Canadian Border Patrol Officers always check criminal records?
I was just charged with marijuana possession (under 30 grams, so it would be considered a summary charge in Canada) and want to travel to canada. I haven't been arraigned yet, but i was arrested and printed. Is there a chance that the border patrol agent won't check my criminal records? If so, since under 30 grams is a summary offense in Canada, would I still be criminally inadmissible? Thanks for the advice.
Can i still visit Canada if i have a record under the first offender act in Ga?
Ok, let's sweep all of the bad information that has been given here and start anew... Canadian Immigration law doesn't care that you were charged under the first offenders act or that it was a misdemeanor or any of that. All that the Canadian system is concerned with is what you would have been convicted of had the offense been committed in Canada. There are two severities of punishments in Canadian criminal law, summary and indictable. These are similar to "misdemeanor and felony. If you were convicted of two crimes, which if committed in Canada, equated to summary offences not occurring out of the same instance, you would be denied entry into Canada. If you were convicted of one crime, which if committed in Canada, equated to an indictable offense, you would also be denied entry. Assault in Canada is what's known as a hybrid offense. It can either go summary of indictable. Canadian immigration law ignores this and will always look at a hybrid offense as if it were an indictable. That means, your conviction in the USA for simple assault would equate to assault in Canada and you would be "inadmissible". Fortunately, it is of a less severe nature and after 10 years you would be "deemed rehabilitated" and allowed into Canada so long as you had no other convictions on your record. Now, from what you said at the end, your conviction may have been what's known as "adjourned in contemplation of dismissal" or ACD for short. This means that if you complete the probationary period and do not commit anymore offenses, the conviction is dismissed. Under Canadian immigration law, this would not be held against you AFTER the conviction was dismissed. Either way, you shouldn't have any problem assuming it WAS 10 years ago. If you received a pardon, you would also be allowed into Canada. If you were under 18 at the time the offense occurred, you would also be allowed into Canada. Enjoy the CORRECT information.
Could I be denied at the Canadian Border for having a petty misdemeanor for speeding on my record? Does anyone have any personal experience?
You could be, but are you sure your speeding was a misdemeanor and not an infraction. You must have been way over the speed limit to get a misdemeanor. It's difficult to find a definite answer as the websites I visited all use the word "could", leaving the liklihood undetermined. The link below has a Contact Us button. I'd start there to try and get a definite answer, or you might find it somewhere on the site yourself.
Has anyone been refused entry to Canada for DUI?
There is a policy in effect that excuses one DUI. However, if you have more than one, you would be refused entry unless you have a Temporary Resident Permit or have acquired rehabilitation.