Even though an OWI (DUI) is a non-criminal offense in WI, could I still be barred from Canada?
It wouldn’t be on my criminal record, but it’s on my driving record for 55 years.
WI is the only state that does not classify a first-offense as a misdemeanor.
O.W.I., acronym for Operating While Intoxicated
Separate letters lol
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Canada will not allow you to enter the country with a DUI on your record. Does not matter what your own State considers it.
I just read that Canada is starting to deny people entrance for things like this.
BTW, do you say OWI as letters, or like Ow-ee?
Persons who are inadmissible to Canada
Members of Inadmissible Classes include those who have been convicted of MINOR OFFENCES (including shoplifting, theft, assault, dangerous driving, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of illegal substances, etc.), or of INDICTABLE CRIMINAL OFFENCES (including assault with a deadly weapon, manslaughter, etc.). As well, those who have been convicted of DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) are considered Members of an Inadmissible Class. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is regarded as an extremely serious offence in Canada.
Those who have received TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS (including parking/speeding tickets, etc.) and other minor violations (i.e. littering, etc.) most likely will NOT be prohibited from entering Canada. Similarly, those who have JUVENILE CONVICTIONS (convictions for crimes committed while under age 18) most likely will NOT be prohibited from entering Canada unless they could have been tried as an adult for their offences.
Those who have been convicted of an offence OUTSIDE CANADA, and have had 5 years elapse since the termination of the custodial portion (if any) of the sentence imposed (not the sentence served), may apply for a Minister’s APPROVAL OF REHABILITATION. The Minister’s Approval will permanently remove the inadmissibility caused by conviction.
If less than 5 years have elapsed, or if persons are only seeking entry to Canada for a single or limited period, then they may apply for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT.