Canadians, how do I enter your country with a felony record?

Spool · 02-19-2013, 07:47 AM

So the GF wants to go to your stupid country, god knows why...but she said something about going to Niagara Falls or something, i told her you can see that shit from Buffalo, NY...then she went on and on about getting exotic fruits not available in the states and checking out the night life...

Some may or may not know i used to run a casino at my apartment (the boiler room) back in 04 and was busted with illegal gambling operation charge...i was a bitch and my sleezy lawyer told me to plead guilty and get the sentence reduced...i did a little time but was also slapped with a Felony on my record...i know Canada doesn't allow Felons into their country, and she really wants to go...is there something i can do to go with her? Do they even check my record at the border?

Comet · 02-19-2013, 07:54 AM

as an american, I dont think you need a visa to enter.. you should be fine.
I'm just assuming of course.

Also exotic fruits? yeah she's making it up.

Spool · 02-19-2013, 08:02 AM

We're Vietnamese, my relatives used to bring back a bunch of shit that you can't get here in the states, if they have it here it's frozen and not fresh..i'm talking about these

and there are these that look like hairy testicles but tastes really good...one of my favorite

I know Canada has less stricter laws on imports and exports so they can get shit the USA can't get

bing240sx · 02-19-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

So the GF wants to go to your stupid country, god knows why...but she said something about going to Niagara Falls or something, i told her you can see that shit from Buffalo, NY...

and you want someone to help you?

abisson · 02-19-2013, 08:34 AM

Does she know you have a record?

Also, living in Toronto and Quebec at the moment... you will have to drive up to Toronto in some Asian markets to get those kind of fruits. You won't find those in Niagara Falls!

MrRoboto · 02-19-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

So the GF wants to go to your stupid country, god knows why...but she said something about going to Niagara Falls or something, i told her you can see that shit from Buffalo, NY...then she went on and on about getting exotic fruits not available in the states and checking out the night life...

Some may or may not know i used to run a casino at my apartment (the boiler room) back in 04 and was busted with illegal gambling operation charge...i was a bitch and my sleezy lawyer told me to plead guilty and get the sentence reduced...i did a little time but was also slapped with a Felony on my record...i know Canada doesn't allow Felons into their country, and she really wants to go...is there something i can do to go with her? Do they even check my record at the border?

Lets hope your attitude changes when you are in front of a CBSA officer as that and being a convicted criminal isn't going to get you across the border as it is ultimately up to the CBSA officer who gets in.

You should contact Canada Border Services, explain your situation, and have everything lined up before you leave.

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

e92oholic · 02-19-2013, 09:02 AM

Its an odd law. My uncle has a felony DUI and he still goes up without any issues. Its a roll of the dice. Ive been up there a few times to Niagara Falls/Clifton Hill. Its all over priced bullshit. The one good thing to do up there is drive a couple miles and hit up the Sundowner

lmaleke · 02-19-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

So the GF wants to go to your stupid country, god knows why...but she said something about going to Niagara Falls or something, i told her you can see that shit from Buffalo, NY...then she went on and on about getting exotic fruits not available in the states and checking out the night life...

snipp..

There; I bolded on what seems to be the hidden/sublime messages for you...
It appears that your GF wants you to propose to her either at the Falls or at someplace exotic and romantic - Bali, perhaps?

lmaleke · 02-19-2013, 10:21 AM

and those mangosteen are yummmmyyyy

bosstones · 02-19-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Comet

as an american, I dont think you need a visa to enter.. you should be fine.
I'm just assuming of course.

Also exotic fruits? yeah she's making it up.

I think a passport is required now, though.

Sorry....I think a passport is required now, eh?

I kid, I kid...

BKV122 · 02-19-2013, 10:53 AM

When I traveled to Canada by car a few years ago, going in and leaving was easy just a few simple questions were asked and I was on my way. I brought my passport just in case but ive read that you need some type of form of ID other than your DL to get over the boarder.
As for bringing fruits back that you cant get in the US, well that was one of the questions they asked on my return if I had purchased any fruits or vegetables during my stay and still had them.

roastbeef · 02-19-2013, 11:19 AM

are those lychee fruits? you can get those here.

Spool · 02-19-2013, 11:28 AM

No not lychee, lychee tastes like shit and leaves your mouth dry...the yellow one is Bon Bon and the hairy nut looking one is a rambutan

lmaleke · 02-19-2013, 11:35 AM

so... have u bought the ring for her yet?

JAM3S · 02-19-2013, 11:41 AM

Its BS how once you do your time in this country you still end up paying for it one way or another for the rest of your life.

kevinbahnz · 02-19-2013, 12:37 PM

good luck, i had a GTA back in 1992 and that shit came up.

kevinbahnz · 02-19-2013, 12:41 PM

But I did make it in though, it came up when I was entering the US.

upstatedoc · 02-19-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

i had a GTA back in 1992

do tell.

Nate2046 · 02-19-2013, 12:54 PM

I used to fly into Toronto and Montreal quite a bit and saw many fellow crewmembers dealing with this. Most of the time the problem was with DUIs, not a felony in the US but apparently in Canada they are, which disqualifies one from entering their country. I have no idea about driving across the border but if you fly in, you will be detained if you have a felony on your record and you will not be allowed in to Canada. Maybe they don't run every passport at the road checkpoints

Crew could get permission to enter but it involved going through some process with the Canadian government. Not sure if that is available to everybody, I'll let you figure that out.

vioaltec · 02-19-2013, 01:01 PM

Went to Whistler last month and coming into canada is very easy. They ask you a few questions and scan your passport then off you go. Coming back into the U.S was a little annoying, waited in line for over an hour. Canada is a great country, they dont make you pay for bridge toll! lol

Inspired · 02-19-2013, 01:19 PM

Went to Vancouver few months ago. They ask you dumb questions like which hotel are you staying at, what will you be doing there, etc. But they definitely will check your passport

06E90Rostik · 02-19-2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

We're Vietnamese, hairy testicles my favorite

Thanks for sharing

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02-19-2013, 08:02 AM	#3
Spool ****** Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro Posts: 6,168 iTrader: (24)	We're Vietnamese, my relatives used to bring back a bunch of shit that you can't get here in the states, if they have it here it's frozen and not fresh..i'm talking about these and there are these that look like hairy testicles but tastes really good...one of my favorite I know Canada has less stricter laws on imports and exports so they can get shit the USA can't get __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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02-19-2013, 09:02 AM	#7
e92oholic Captain Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo Posts: 796 iTrader: (6)	Its an odd law. My uncle has a felony DUI and he still goes up without any issues. Its a roll of the dice. Ive been up there a few times to Niagara Falls/Clifton Hill. Its all over priced bullshit. The one good thing to do up there is drive a couple miles and hit up the Sundowner __________________ 2008 e92 335i 6 speed, Intake 2005 Sea Doo RXT (stock for now....) 2004 545i 6 speed, lots of mods- SOLD
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BKV122 Major Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,043 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [4.75]	When I traveled to Canada by car a few years ago, going in and leaving was easy just a few simple questions were asked and I was on my way. I brought my passport just in case but ive read that you need some type of form of ID other than your DL to get over the boarder. As for bringing fruits back that you cant get in the US, well that was one of the questions they asked on my return if I had purchased any fruits or vegetables during my stay and still had them. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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02-19-2013, 08:34 AM	#5
abisson Canada FTW. Drives: 2010 GTI MKVI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maple Syrup Country Posts: 511 iTrader: (0)	Does she know you have a record? Also, living in Toronto and Quebec at the moment... you will have to drive up to Toronto in some Asian markets to get those kind of fruits. You won't find those in Niagara Falls!
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lmaleke Private First Class Drives: shifting priorities for now... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	and those mangosteen are yummmmyyyy
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roastbeef First Lieutenant Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 387 iTrader: (0)	are those lychee fruits? you can get those here. __________________
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Spool ****** Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro Posts: 6,168 iTrader: (24)	No not lychee, lychee tastes like shit and leaves your mouth dry...the yellow one is Bon Bon and the hairy nut looking one is a rambutan __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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02-19-2013, 11:35 AM	#14
lmaleke Private First Class Drives: shifting priorities for now... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	so... have u bought the ring for her yet?
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JAM3S Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 464 iTrader: (0)	Its BS how once you do your time in this country you still end up paying for it one way or another for the rest of your life.
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kevinbahnz Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC Posts: 471 iTrader: (1)	good luck, i had a GTA back in 1992 and that shit came up. __________________
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kevinbahnz Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC Posts: 471 iTrader: (1)	But I did make it in though, it came up when I was entering the US. __________________
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Nate2046 First Lieutenant Drives: '11 e92M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis, In Posts: 396 iTrader: (2)	I used to fly into Toronto and Montreal quite a bit and saw many fellow crewmembers dealing with this. Most of the time the problem was with DUIs, not a felony in the US but apparently in Canada they are, which disqualifies one from entering their country. I have no idea about driving across the border but if you fly in, you will be detained if you have a felony on your record and you will not be allowed in to Canada. Maybe they don't run every passport at the road checkpoints Crew could get permission to enter but it involved going through some process with the Canadian government. Not sure if that is available to everybody, I'll let you figure that out.
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vioaltec Sasha Fierce Drives: 2009 bmw 3 series coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: East Bay Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	Went to Whistler last month and coming into canada is very easy. They ask you a few questions and scan your passport then off you go. Coming back into the U.S was a little annoying, waited in line for over an hour. Canada is a great country, they dont make you pay for bridge toll! lol __________________ Vivre, Aimer et Voler
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02-19-2013, 01:19 PM	#21
Inspired Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,170 iTrader: (2)	Went to Vancouver few months ago. They ask you dumb questions like which hotel are you staying at, what will you be doing there, etc. But they definitely will check your passport
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