Not always can travelers assume that country borders will be open and the planned trip will be joyful, easy and free of any headaches. This is certainly true if someone from the United States wants to visit Canada. Canada has very strict rules for who they let into their country.
Being turned away at the border, at best, can be an inconvenience that can bring about anger in the traveler. At worst, it can have dire consequences, such as if the denied access to Canada makes an important business trip impossible.
Naturally, the majority of people is not too familiar with immigration law. Quite often, travelers are stunned when they will encounter problems at the border that they did not anticipate. They will find themselves dumbfounded and shocked when Canadian officials tell them they cannot enter.
A major reason to be denied entrance to Canada can be a record of criminal offenses, including DUI (driving under the influence) offenses that occurred in the United States. The problem here is that some people might deem their offenses as being minor because the offense might not have posed any problems in their daily life in the United States. More often than not, such an offense could even be entirely forgotten because it happened many years back.
What if the applicant knows there will be a problem?
It could be that an applicant has wanted to enter Canada before and has been denied entry. Another scenario might be that someone used to travel back and forth to Canada for several years without a problem, but all of a sudden is now facing denial of admission due to more rigid background checks.
A serious offense including a DUI will pose a problem in entering Canada and competent legal help will be strongly advised. The immigration lawyer can help to get admitted to Canada, even if such offenses exist on someone’s record. When considering an immigration attorney to assist you, you should know that one that is located in a state next to Canada is more likely to have experience with the entry process into Canada. This can be a deciding factor for your success in entering Canada.
Who Cannot Enter Canada?
Canadian border officials, “CBSA”, will enforce the rules as laid out in the Immigration Act. This act states what offenses will be reason that admission to Canada is being denied. The Immigration Act specifically lists driving while under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) as such offenses which bar entrance across the border. DUI and DWI are considered felonies in Canada that may be punished by a term of imprisonment for up to five years.
The Immigration Act lists more severe offenses including misdemeanor drug possession, reckless driving, shoplifting and domestic violence as reasons where travelers will not be admitted to Canada.
In any such case where a serious conviction exists that will make admission to Canada impossible, a competent immigration attorney will help coming up with a workable plan so that you can enter.
On our website www.TravelToCanadaWithDui.com we provide you with guidance and resources to help you understand that having a criminal conviction does not mean you cannot enter. Here you will find help with preparing your application for entry, seeing if you can fit into any of the exceptions or are eligible for entry through the Canadian Rehabilitation process. Allow us to help you preparing these applications for a successful admission to Canada.