Question for Canadian members about getting a TRP
Im not sure if you guys in Canada would really know about this but I thought maybe you would.
I was looking into going to Niagara Falls on vacation in the future, not necessarily soon, just in general. I was talking about it with my girlfriend and apparently she cannot get into Canada because she has had a DUI in the past. Ive never heard of this before, Ive been to Canada a bunch of times and never had an issue but apparently this is a relativley common thing. I started to look it up to see if there is a way around it, and I found that she could apply for a Temporary Resident Permit but Im not sure if that can be used for a vacation or not.
Anyone have an experience with this process?
I was looking into going to Niagara Falls on vacation in the future, not necessarily soon, just in general. I was talking about it with my girlfriend and apparently she cannot get into Canada because she has had a DUI in the past. Ive never heard of this before, Ive been to Canada a bunch of times and never had an issue but apparently this is a relativley common thing. I started to look it up to see if there is a way around it, and I found that she could apply for a Temporary Resident Permit but Im not sure if that can be used for a vacation or not.
Anyone have an experience with this process?
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Your GF wont be allowed to cross the boarder if she commetted a crime. However she may be able to get a pardon. How long ago was her DUI? If this is something that happened several years ago boarder sevices will probably give her a second chance if she were to contact them. She could then apply for a Nexus pass. A Nexus pass is something the folks who regularly cross the boarder use, to avoid the interigation process. This way its unlikely she will be questioned or pulled over. Its might sound like over kill for a trip, but it will be a lot easier then becoming a resident.
It was to my understanding that it would be wiped off your record in 5 years but I could way off on that.
Silly question, but if I buy games, signage etc from Canada and I drive back to the US I have to pay tax? Maybe I misunderstood one of the videos.
I saw this video on YoutTube. YouTube then placed a bunch of video about border crossing into Canada tips etc. It sure seems like a process. I can only imagine having a record will make it worse.
Silly question, but if I buy games, signage etc from Canada and I drive back to the US I have to pay tax? Maybe I misunderstood one of the videos.
Technically yes, you will pay duty. Unless you have been out of your country for over 48 hours, then you can avoid duty on up to $200 I believe.
Ive make day trips where I spend under $100 and buy 18 beers. And most of the time the boarder security is cool with it. I rarely go to the USA anymore because the exchange rate is crap.
The Falls are my hood, and I cross the board bridge frequently.
Your GF wont be allowed to cross the boarder if she commetted a crime. However she may be able to get a pardon. How long ago was her DUI? If this is something that happened several years ago boarder sevices will probably give her a second chance if she were to contact them. She could then apply for a Nexus pass. A Nexus pass is something the folks who regularly cross the boarder use, to avoid the interigation process. This way its unlikely she will be questioned or pulled over. Its might sound like over kill for a trip, but it will be a lot easier then becoming a resident.
unfortunatley the dui makes her ineligible for the nexus program, its the second thing on the nexus ineligibility list. A TRP is not actually applying for residency, though the name makes it sound like it, its more like a permission slip to cross the border but it has stipulations on "good reason" to enter canada, i just cant find if that includes s vacation
I have actually wondered about this because I myself had a DUI about 5 1/2 years ago now, I would be crossing into the States though.
It was to my understanding that it would be wiped off your record in 5 years but I could way off on that.
Crossing into the U.S. is not a problem for Canadians with a DUI from what im seeing trying to figure this out
I have actually wondered about this because I myself had a DUI about 5 1/2 years ago now, I would be crossing into the States though.
It was to my understanding that it would be wiped off your record in 5 years but I could way off on that.
Crossing into the U.S. is not a problem for Canadians with a DUI from what im seeing trying to figure this out
I actually had a Co-Worker who had a DUI up here when he was 18 just get denied entry into the states last year. He is now 49, so it all depends on how the border guards are feeling that day. Before this border guard did this he had been back and forth dozens of times.
I have actually wondered about this because I myself had a DUI about 5 1/2 years ago now, I would be crossing into the States though.
It was to my understanding that it would be wiped off your record in 5 years but I could way off on that.
Crossing into the U.S. is not a problem for Canadians with a DUI from what im seeing trying to figure this out
I actually had a Co-Worker who had a DUI up here when he was 18 just get denied entry into the states last year. He is now 49, so it all depends on how the border guards are feeling that day. Before this border guard did this he had been back and forth dozens of times.
huh, most of what I read online seemed to say it wasnt really a problem for Canadians to come here, so its a pain in the butt both ways
After 5 years she can apply for a pardon. Goes both ways, US won't let anyone with a charge in either.
Is that a pardon granted by Canada or from the place of offense?
After 5 years she can apply for a pardon. Goes both ways, US won't let anyone with a charge in either.
Is that a pardon granted by Canada or from the place of offense?
My buddy had a DUI and Manslaughter charge and his pardon application and references went to the US.
I know in Ontario if your bondable and have a clean drivers abstract they look at the past 5 years. However I dont know how far back boarder services can look.