By
Andy Semotiuk

Crossing the Border with a DUI Conviction

June 5, 2012

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Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk: Americans planning to travel to Canada should be aware that a DUI, or impaired driving conviction, could block their plans.

Canada did recently pass a law exempting an applicant with a DUI from the Temporary Resident Permit requirement on a one-time trip to Canada for hunting or fishing. Generally speaking, however, if you have a DUI, you need to apply for a Canadian Temporary Resident Permit.

This is especially important for anyone planning to marry a Canadian, or to have a wedding in Canada. If you have an American DUI on your record, you should contact a lawyer to clean up your case so that it never causes a problem for future trips to Canada.

Canadians with a drunk driving conviction do not need to obtain a waiver to visit the USA, but anyone with any other criminal conviction should consult a relevant immigration lawyer before attempting to cross the border.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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