Getting Into Canada With DUI DWI Criminal Record

Getting into Canada with a DUI or criminal record can prove particularly challenging, but it is possible. It starts with working with a qualified immigration practitioner that specializes in these types of cases. Global Crossing Immigration is here to provide legal support for men and women in the United States that are struggling to gain access to Canada because of previous drunk driving misdemeanors, felonies or arrests.

Getting into Canada with DWI

While a DWI might not seem like the worst crime in the world, especially when compared with some particularly violent crimes, it can be enough to hold you out of Canada per Canadian immigration regulations.

Global Crossing Immigration focuses on men and women with a driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) charge who aspire to visit, live or do business in Canada. We offer help getting into Canada that walks you through your two options.

• Temporary solution – Immediate Relief: For those who need to be in Canada for business or urgent family matters, they can take advantage of a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) directly at the border or through the Canadian Consulate. In granting a TRP, Canadian officials will assess the need or purpose of your travel, frequency, risk, and the circumstances of your conviction. A TRP is an effective way to getting into Canada with a DUI or criminal record while a more permanent strategy is developed.
• Permanent solution: If you are concerned with getting into Canada with DWI, and require a permanent solution, our team can walk you through the process of earning criminal “rehabilitation” status which is somewhat of a “pardon”. Some rehabs require that you wait a period of time after completing your sentence. Other options, such as a streamlined rehabilitation packet, may be obtainable directly at the border/airport. The effect of a successful rehab is that you are granted permanent entry relief into Canada.

While issuance of a TRP or Rehab is discretional upon the officer assessing your application, the Canadians are more or less consistent in their application of a temporary or permanent “pass”. As admissibility and admittance is our core practice area, representing an average of three to four entries a week, our professionals will know with some degree of certainty your odds of success given your particular set of circumstances.

We have intricate and daily experience on how to complete the necessary paperwork and we know what the officers expect in terms of documentation and presentation for a successful entry.

The process begins by setting up a consultation with an immigration practitioner. You circumstances will be thoroughly discussed and reviewed to determine the likelihood of a successful application. You will be provided with a written summary, the probability of a successful outcome, and a recommended course of action for your personal circumstances.

Don’t continue paying the price for a past DUI or criminal charge. Getting into Canada with a DUI or criminal record is possible and our staff will be able to prepare a robust packet to secure your entry. Talk to us right now to schedule a consultation at 888-827-6605.