NilesQ
Joined: 27 Nov 2006
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 Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| michpottier wrote: |
I agree with you. Just a note, that the USA does not automatically ban you for any criminal record appearance. In fact it says on their website that things like DUI's, misdemeanors, traffic violations, will not automatically ban you from the USA (they may question you for more info, but there is no law that states automatic inadmissibility). They are over zealous with any kind of drug charge though, because it is the US. Oddly enough Canada has automatic bans set in place with anyone with any kind of record no mater how old or insignificant (it's the law and it makes Canadian border guards' jobs easier). One of the rare cases where Canada is more strict than the USA. Strange but true.
| NilesQ wrote: |
It's strange that a distinction is even made. CPIC is a database administered by the RCMP. If you get your check done by the RCMP or any other police force in Canada, they will be checking your name and/or fingerprints against CPIC.
If you have ever been arrested, fingerprinted, and photographed by a police force in Canada, you have a CPIC file. Even if the charges were later dropped, your name will show that a CPIC file exists on you. That is enough to be refused entry into the USA. US boarder guards have realtime access to CPIC. If the charges were dropped or you were found not guilty, you must ask the arresting police force to ask the RCMP to destroy the photo and fingerprints. That will mean the destruction of your CPIC file. This is true, I went through the process myself. |
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It wont automatically disqualify you from entry, but you most likely will have to apply for a waiver. If you roll up to a baorder crossing, you could very well be denied entry until you go through the waiver process.
In Canada, a DUI is an indictable offence, which is the equavelant of a felony in the States. Canada refuses Americans with DUIs for this reason. George W had to get a waiver to come to Canada because he has a DUI. In general, boarder guards (regardless of country) are pricks and any reason to deny someone entry will give them their high for the day! |
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