How to Travel to Canada with a DUI?

Some Americans may require the assistance of a knowledgeable immigration professional to evaluate if they may lawfully enter Canada with a DUI record. Others may already be aware that they are criminally inadmissible but want assistance from an attorney in developing a viable plan for successfully crossing the Canadian border. Even if a person has no prior criminal record, a single minor DUI can now render a foreign national ineligible in Canada for life. A criminal conviction for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages does not mean a person will never be able to cross the border; rather, it means they may require specific governmental clearance before coming to Canada with a DUI.

If a foreign national is barred from entering Canada because of a past arrest or conviction and he or she does not wish to avoid the country, they have the option of preparing and submitting an application for criminal rehabilitation when all sentences have been completed. For a minimum of five years. If rehabilitation is approved, any past DUI convictions will no longer be a barrier to travelling to Canada. If a person has planned a trip and will be visiting soon, it may be acceptable to submit a TRP application. Eligibility and documentation requirements for a Canadian Temporary Resident Permit have recently changed. For example, applicants residing in the United States should now include a fingerprint-based summary of their FBI identification history in their application package. Applicants should also provide evidence of a significant reason for travel, such as a business trip.

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