Admission to CA after DUI 10 years ago

[D_E_Bishop]

My brother and I wish to drive to AK fron California but he had a DUI over ten years ago, can he enter CA?

My wife heard on GMA or The Today Show that after ten years it would be okay.

[SWD]

In the end the moral of the story is.......Dont drink and drive...and you'll save yourself and others a lot of headaches!

[dieharder]

This is actually the best reply page I have seen on this topic.

[dieharder]

Just know this... when then President George Bush (I believe Sr.) had to come to Canada, he needed a special exemption because of a DUI from back in the 70's. Not sure how easy or difficult it will be for a regular Joe to get one.

[loulou57]

As others have suggested check with the authorities.

My daughters brother in law had a DUI 12 years ago, he was coming for his wedding...denied! Check with the ones who have the right answers.

[smarty]

Do not know if this is comparable but a friend of mine paid fees and costs of $3k to be allowed access to Canada for work purposes due to his DUI conviction. This was about 3 years ago.

[RoyB]

I think some on here myself included got mixed up on the term 'CA" being for CANADA not CALIF.

i.e. can the Brother enter CANADA on the trip to Alaska..

Roy Ken

[oweninthekeys]

Hope this helps!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-c49436/Canada:Dwi.Or.Dui.Driving.Convictions.html

[sue_t]

From the horse herds' mouths:

FAQ from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

I was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Can I enter Canada?

It depends. If you have been convicted of driving under the influence, you are criminally inadmissible to Canada. However, you may be eligible for individual or deemed rehabilitation, depending on how much time has passed. Under some circumstances, you may also be offered a fee-exempt temporary resident permit for one visit to Canada under CIC's new policy on criminal inadmissibility.


From the Embassy of the Unites States (Ottawa)

Drunk Driving or other Criminal Record

Anyone with a criminal record (including a drunk driving conviction) may be excluded from Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee must be paid. Contact the Canadian Embassy or a Canadian Consulate in the U.S. for more information.

[SWD]

Need to get it taken off the records (exspunged) is the term.

[WoodGlue]

You know, I wouldn't mention it, even if they asked!

I guess I'm morally corrupt!

:B

WoodGlue

[Jack_Diane_Free]

A DUI in Canada is considered a Criminal Conviction. I would just check with CBSA to know for sure. Maybe something on their website.

[Orion]

I'm a bit puzzled by this situation too. For years I have read on this forum about people being turned away from the border for having a DUI over thirty years ago. On the other hand, on the relatively new show 'Border Security', they mention this ten year limit quite often, but without actually specifying the details.
I think I would determine the details of this inadmissibility by contacting the relative authorities rather than getting information on here, or by GMA.
Remember, a DUI in Canada is considered a criminal offense and this standard is applied to foreigners entering the country.

[WoodGlue]

diazr2 wrote:

2oldman wrote:
then it must be ok.

:B

:W

[samsontdog]

Never heard such a rule to enter Calif and I have lived here over 72 years !!
I!m not saying there is no such rule, just saying I have never heard of such.
Now crossing into Canada I have heard of rules of DUI and not being allowed into Canada

[diazr2]

2oldman wrote:
then it must be ok.

:B