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Just got a DUI and need to go to CanadaWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California I got a DUI a couple of months ago. It was just a standard misdemeanor arrest. Yesterday someone told me that you can not go into Canada with a DUI conviction because they regard it as a felony. I have heard stories of people traveling all the way over there and then being sent right back home. Is this true? I have go to a wedding in Canada in a few months, is there any way around this situation? |
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| US law only. But ... call the Canadian embassy and ask them, eh.
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| And I would certainly recommend against driving there.
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| So from what I can tell they do not let you in with a DUI. However, I spoke to someone that said since a DUI is just a state offense there is no way that it would be on your passport unless it was a federal crime. Can anyone confirm this? |
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| US law only. PS - there is a detailed section on the Canada Customs / Immigration website on entering Canada with a criminal record. There is detailed info on entry with a DUI. You can take your chances, but you may be turned away. |
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| It soulnds like you are out of luck. [url=http://www.nvo.com/beaulier/minnesotadwiandentrancetocanada/]DWI or DUI and Entrance to Canada[/url] Failure to admit to Canadian Customs that you were convicted of DUI when they ask is a separate criminal act. With new technology and passport requirements, the Canadians have access to US databases of criminal convictions - the DUI will show up. |
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| Do you really think a state misdemeanor will show up when they run my passport? I don't think any offenses show up on your passport unless they are felonies or federal offenses. Can anyone confirm this? |
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| Computers are wonderful things...
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| For those of you with the condescending comments, go to a message board that does not have the purpose of helping others out. I have obviously looked the issue up and have not been able to find the answer. I understand that I am not supposed to enter Canada based on my misdemeanor but my question is will they have the information to stop me. |
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| From this site: [url=http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/los_angeles/imm/inadmissible-interdiction.aspx?lang=eng&menu_id=63&menu=L]Are you inadmissible to Canada?[/url] Quote:
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