DUI and Canadian Clearance
 

Sort of a follow up on another thread but what is the process for obtaining a clearance from the Canadian gov't with a DUI. In my state DUI is a class W misdemeanor, not a B or C like it is in most states. Does this matter? Would a lawyer help out in this process? Comments from anybody who knows would help.

Thx

You're dealing with canadian law not your state law. I'd get the waivers and be on the safe side...

Is it just me or are there a lot of people out there with drinking / driving issues?

-LAFF

Ya there are...nobody talks about it.

You know, I don't get that. Why won't the hosers let people in who have DUIs? Like Canadians never get DUIs. Any hosers on here who can shed some light?

I don't know, but I seem to fly with a lot of guys who have those waivers. Try the consulate...

Are you for real? Are people that irresponsible? Maybe they just like negative attention.

-LAFF

Yeah, I was a little surprised too...people don't normally tell you that they had a DUI, but when you arrive in canada it becomes obvious :eek:

Most of them got their DUI while at the regional...which means that they are probably staying at the regional.

this could be completely wrong....but somebody told me that DUI was a felony charge in Canada.....and for that reason they wont let you in.

So what happens? Extra 'attention' going thru customs? Whats the deal - they have to show paperwork to get in besides their passport?

-LAFF

Not sure....what im trying to find out.

Well, first off they have to have a special diplomatic clearance, since their criminal record is available to the canadians on the interpol system.

When they enter canada, instead of going through the normal customs process they have to go into a special room and talk to a supervisor...I've never been in the special room, so I don't know what they talk about.

If it has been over five years since your conviction and / or termination of your sentence, you may apply for a pardon through the consulate. (Probation does not count as a sentence) If it has been ten years, then no pardon is necessary as they find that you have been rehabilitated enough. If it has been under five years, don't bother to apply, as no pardon will be considered. The DUI in Canada is in fact a felony charge, so they take it much more seriously then us in the states. I am not sure what the actual process is at the border but I think that you have to provide the proof of pardon from the magistrate when asked about your background.

oh, and it costs a few hundred dollars, payable to Canada for the pardon.

A few hundred $CN...atleast it's cheap.