[pct-l] Canada

[Todd KE7KXI]

I think puddlejumper is correct.

My experience with work and crossing the border with with colleges who had such a criminal type records (DUI, possession, shoplifting, etc) is that if you demonstrate rehabilitation, and/or pay a  fee, canada will welcome you.  But this will take some time.

Todd.

On Mar 18, 2012, at 11:17 PM, Lisa Valenti-Jordan wrote:

> First, Eric is absolutely right...if you cross the border illegally you
> risk giving a bad name to the PCT community, and ending the possibility of
> legal entry into Canada along the PCT.  I'm frankly a little amazed that
> it's still available.
> 
> Second, you risk being unable to re-enter canada (they can permanently bar
> you).  You also risk detention, at first for 48 hours, and then pending a
> hearing for up to 30 days.
> http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/brdcom/abau/faq/Pages/index.aspx#idfaq4.  You
> may also end up paying Canada for the privilege of your deportation (eg if
> they have to bus you out, you pay for the ride, and if it's anything like
> USCIS it ain't cheap).  You will, if caught, be searched.  Don't have
> firearms, pot, etc.  It will be confiscated and you may be subject to
> criminal prosecution.
> 
> I'd turn around.  Of course, you can also apply for a waiver of your
> criminal record (via rehabilitation) if the misdemeanor was 5 years ago,
> and then re apply for the entry permit.  (or if it was 10 years ago you may
> be deemed rehabilitated)
> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/conviction.asp The waiver takes
> about a year though, so if you are hiking this year that
> may not work.
> 
> Puddlejumper
> Note: i'm a first year law student who doesn't know much more than how to
> highlight a case.  Look at the links yourself and decide.  This is *not*
> legal advice, just my personal musings.
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM, mark utzman <blackbelthiker at gmail.com>wrote:
> 
>> Hello all, I have a question, I applied for an entrance permit into Canada
>> and was denied due to a misdemeanor on my record. What is the penalty if I
>> am caught in Canada without a permit, even denied permission to enter? If I
>> make it to Canada, I am considering going to Manning Park and catching the
>> first bus to Vancouver then to Seattle. Too risky?  If caught, will it be
>> just a deportation, or is it more serious? I wish I didn't even apply for a
>> permit. Any info on this will help me to know if I need to turn around at
>> the Canadian border and hike back to Hart's Pass. Thanks all,  Mark
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