American Spouse w/ DUI Flying to Canada

[mushroomspore 3,044]

Hey guys, so my American husband has a DUI from 2011. He completed his AA meetings around then. He finished his community service hours in 2016.

 

We know he can't drive across the border. But we're wondering what we need to do for him to fly. I was reading about the Temporary Resident Permit and Criminal Rehabilitation. But I'm wondering if someone with more experience can point us to the right option. Thanks!!

[debbiedoo 2,339]

15 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

Hey guys, so my American husband has a DUI from 2011. He completed his AA meetings around then. He finished his community service hours in 2016.

 

We know he can't drive across the border. But we're wondering what we need to do for him to fly. I was reading about the Temporary Resident Permit and Criminal Rehabilitation. But I'm wondering if someone with more experience can point us to the right option. Thanks!!

He would have to get a waiver of some kind. Whether a TRP or something else. Flying vs driving makes no difference.

Edited July 2, 2018 by debbiedoo

[florida racer 73 200]

3 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

He would have to get a waiver of some kind. Whether a TRP or something else. Flying vs driving makes no difference.

From what I remember, a dui/dwi is a bar to enter canada, it does not matter if he drives or flies, he will be turned around.

 

you’re best bet would be to call Canada’s border patrol and ask them what is required for him to visit.

 

good luck

[mushroomspore 3,044]

1 minute ago, debbiedoo said:

He would have to get a waiver of some kind. Whether a TRP or something else. Flying vs driving makes no difference.

So is TRP the one we need to get?? I'll have to talk with him and perhaps call a lawyer because Criminal Rehabilitation can only be applied for if it's been more than five years after the end of the sentence. My husband served no jail time for his DUI, so I'm not sure where we would start counting the "five years" from.

[debbiedoo 2,339]

11 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

So is TRP the one we need to get?? I'll have to talk with him and perhaps call a lawyer because Criminal Rehabilitation can only be applied for if it's been more than five years after the end of the sentence. My husband served no jail time for his DUI, so I'm not sure where we would start counting the "five years" from.

i would think the TRP would be it, but im not positive.  a consultation with an attorney would probably be the best, and the surest way, to find out positively.

[mushroomspore 3,044]

4 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

i would think the TRP would be it, but im not positive.  a consultation with an attorney would probably be the best, and the surest way, to find out positively.

Ok will do. I'll also call CBP this week to ask them what their requirements are. Thanks!!

[NikLR 13,231]

1 hour ago, mushroomspore said:

Ok will do. I'll also call CBP this week to ask them what their requirements are. Thanks!!

CBP won't help you.  Call the CBSA.  https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html