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I have a DUI charge on my record. Is it difficult to get across the Canadian border if you have had a DUI? I heard a rumor that it is. How do the Canadian authorities find out if the crime happened in the US?
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That's correct, you can't go. Their system is linked up to the US. You need to have successfully completed the entire term of probation, have nothing criminal pending, and not be on probation for any other offense(s). Contact a lawyer to file the petition for expungement on your behalf.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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It is difficult. You should get it expunged which seems to help.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:41 AM
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You can visit Canada one time with a waiver. Thereafter, you must follow the rules that are on Canada's website regarding admissions. Look at it online - it is very clear what must be done (and it is a pain.)
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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Yes, there is a very good possibility that you will be stopped at the border.
Answered on Apr 27th, 2015 at 7:00 AM
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Canadian immigration has computers, just like nearly all of us. I do not know if they still block entry into Canada for people with OWI (=DUI) convictions, but I understand they were doing so a few years ago. Why not call the Canadian consulate in Chicago and find out?
Answered on Apr 24th, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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Computers. And you should be able to get in and out of Canada, sober.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2015 at 8:35 AM