going to canada with record

hello,

I've always wanted to visit canada and even do an exchange for college there. However, i have a felony for growing weed and misdemeanor for possession. I was wondering if I would ever get to go there again even if it involves the proper paperwork. is cultivation of any amount of pot treated as a felony or serious in canada? and if i applied for a temporary entrance permit? would i be likely to have it accepted? would the deemed rehabilitation or streamlined rehabilitation processes be applicable to my situation. as i said, one felony for growing a couple plants (not trafficking or selling) and misdemeanor possession. anyone especially canadians please help me out with this one

Dude im pretty sure that you can not leave the states with a felony on your sheet....Im almost positive sorry to bust your bubble but fuck it dude just go over illegally i dont think they can make you come back...but you may not be able to come back...

Section 19(2)(a.1) of the Immigration Act of Canada states that persons convicted of an offence outside of Canada, that would be an offence under Canadian law, cannot be admitted to Canada. Criminally inadmissable persons can, however, apply for a special permission to enter Canada. This special permission is expressed by a Minister's Permit."

Any person living in the United States who possesses a criminal record and wishes to travel to Canada will need a Ministers Permit. This is valid up to one year. One may also apply for a Rehabilitation. This document is a permanent approval, and allows hassle free border crossing into Canada.
The Canadian Government will look at each application individually. They will consider the following factors:

1) Nature of conviction
2) Date of last conviction
3) Sentencing
4) Reasons for travel

A Ministers Permit may take up to 6 months for processing. A personal interview may be required at the port of entry nearest the applicant's residence.

Rehabilitation allows lifetime access into Canada. This document never needs to be renewed. A Ministers Permit and Rehabilitation does not permit one to work in Canada. These approvals allow visitation for a period up to 6 months at a time.

Interestingly enough, President Bush had to file for these papers as he has a DUI conviction. He can cross the border until 2004 according to his paper work.

how easy is it to go over illegally? and why wouldnt i be allowed to leave the states?

serialcultivator said:

how easy is it to go over illegally? and why wouldnt i be allowed to leave the states?

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Dude most times they don't even ask you if you have a conviction but now that we have to have passports i'm not sure how easy it would be. Not sure why you wouldn't be able to leave the state, I think thats only if you haven't served your probabtion is what he's talking about.

No dude I was under the impression that if you have felony's you can not get a passport but i could be wrong...

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As far as going to canada, I know you can't have a felony. That said, you can travel to just about anywhere else in the world. I have two felony convictions for weed, both about 5 years apart and I travel all over the world. Yes you can have a passport. That's the stupidist thng anyone has told you that you can't get a passport. You can I guarantee it. I just came back from a great trip all around Europe. As far as going to Canada, if they put you in a secondary check while driving up there, theyw on't allow you in. You just have to drive and hope they just look at your passport and don't put you in secondary. Canada is tougher than the rest of the world. The rest of the world in general has no idea and doesn't worry about it. Canada is a different story. That said, yes you can get a passport and travel the world...canada is a tougher issue.

Actually there are quite a few countries that will not allow entry into them with a felony, Canada is one of them, Australia, the UK. The US could care less if people with criminal records leave the country, why would they?

FlyLikeAnEagle said:

Actually there are quite a few countries that will not allow entry into them with a felony, Canada is one of them, Australia, the UK. The US could care less if people with criminal records leave the country, why would they?

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um in case you didn't know, the Canada Us border is the longest unprotected border in the world.....