Originally Posted by
ArcherDvr
I don't know what your friends deal was, maybe his crime was more severe in which case you do have to send it in, or maybe you just misunderstood what he said. I do know that the Canadian GOVERNMENT website, says that you don't need to send in the paperwork once you are deemed rehabilitated.
BUT TO BE DEEMED REHABILITATED YOU DO (D0) HAVE TO COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK AND PAY THE FEE. You can't just self declare that you are legal to enter Canada because it's been more than 10 years. Maybe they will consider you automaticallly rehabilitated, but they still want your $200+ and for you to wait until they review your application for at least a year. I don't know about the border, but the Canadian Consulate does require this. My buddy had a DUI, not murder or drugs, etc. YOU STILL HAVE TO APPLY!!! If you are thinking about just going to Canada because it's been over 10 years and you think (in your mind) that it's okay, call the Canada Consulate and ASK them first!!!