What is my next step once being denied entry at the Canadian border?
I had recently ran into some issues entering Canada. It all stems from an incident I had encountered while in the US and being charged with a DUI. This had happened well over a year ago and nothing similar had occurred before or since. How do I go about appealing entry? My sister lives in Canada and I’d like to visit her.
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About two years ago, a friend at work and her husband planned a grand vacation in Canada with two other couples. At the border, the Canadian patrol guy told one of the husbands that he was not welcome in Canada, and would not be admitted due to a DUI on his record.
The husband said, “But that happened when I was 19 years old !! I am now 53 !! Who in authority can I talk to about this ?”
The border guard replied, “Sir, it does not matter who you might speak with. You are not welcome in Canada.”
The three couples ended up modifying their vacation, spending it in Maine. So, I guess my answer to your question is:
Good luck…
My ex husband is banned from Canada for the same reason. It happened in his early 20’s, he was mid 30’s when he tried to enter Canada and they told him hell no.
There are Immigration Consultants that charge you for the ability to enter Canada by erasing (my term) your past transgressions. There is no appeal process.
Be prepared to pay.
Wow. These stories are unbelievable. I had no idea. I wonder if it matters if you fly in rather than drive in? I’m thinking no since one of the stories above the hisband was not driving. I would call immigration in Canada and ask them what can be done if anything.
My understanding from traveling to Canada many times in the last ten years. If you have a DUI on your driving record – you are NOT welcome in Canada – no “if’s and’s or but’s”
The Canadians are serious about such stuff. They are entitled to be.
You should not have driven while drunk. Not the Canadians fault for being suspicious of you.
@josie But, for it never to expire? Not for 30 years +? That story above is unbelievable. I don’t even think all the states “talk” to each other when it comes to points on your license, or can see what tickets you might have had in another state. Maybe the system can do it now. I don’t have a problem with Canada saying somene with a DUI in the last five years can’t come in, but forever? That is more rigid than I would expect. And, I generally have no empathy for people who drink and drive.
Maybe you should apply for a pardon since it was so long ago… if you don’t have a criminal record other than that one DUI I would think it would be easy (relatively) to get a pardon!
You can apply for a temporary resident permit (it is a special category for people that have been declared inadmissible to Canada) but you should do that before you try and cross the border again to avoid problems and having another flag put on your name with the crossing agents :-/
There are for sure possibilities to get around it but as everyone is saying it’s not easy and I would realllly recommend hiring an immigration lawyer!
Good luck and keep us posted
Sam
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