Juvenile record

[pettor 0]

While she was a juvenile, my wife was charged (on different occasions) with both assault and weapons dangerous (which, in Canadian lingo, is possession of a dangerous weapon - I think.)

She was pardoned for both.

Neither is a felony.

What might the impact be for our immigration? We're filling out the DS-260 (online version of the NVC questionnaire) and it asks for details. What should we say? I'd hate for this to bar her immigration.

[bigdog 376]

Don't know about Canada, but US records are sealed. Pardon is a pardon, done.

[Done--Really 331]

Actually they are not really sealed. Certain government organizations have full access--don't know if USCIS has access or not, but if it occurred in the US you should assume they do. Twice in the past I had employees pop up in the normal FBI fingerprint check who had each claimed no criminal background because of youthful offender status and they thought their records were expunged--think again !!

As to Canada or any other country, you better tell the truth since the police report may well come back with the record, sealed or not.

[OBX 51]

While she was a juvenile, my wife was charged (on different occasions) with both assault and weapons dangerous (which, in Canadian lingo, is possession of a dangerous weapon - I think.)

She was pardoned for both.

Neither is a felony.

What might the impact be for our immigration? We're filling out the DS-260 (online version of the NVC questionnaire) and it asks for details. What should we say? I'd hate for this to bar her immigration.

This has come up with a few filers in the Canada forum. I cannot remember the exact details of their case but I do believe they had to track down the records despite them being "sealed." Perhaps if you post your question in the Canada forum you will get more responses.

As magical posted you must always tell the truth. Never assume they will not find out!