[dsnoles]

Do Border patrol agents have background checks completed on people if they know when you are coming to Canada? Should you tell the truth if you have a felony on your history? Even if it has been over 11yrs.. If so, what if your company already completed the background check and gave you your offer letter for employment? Does that mean they have done their due diligence with Canadian officials? HELP PLEASE!

[JudyKayTee]

PLEASE stop opening new threads because you don't like my answer on the other thread.

YES, Border Patrol (and I'm assuming you mean Canadian Immigration/Customs) CAN and DOES access the records of people traveling into Canada.

Of course you tell the truth.

An offer letter for employment does NOT mean you can gain entry OR reside in another Country if you don't meet their criteria for visiting and/or living in that Country. I am assuming Canada already has enough felons and isn't seeking out more.

BUT as I asked you before - DID YOU TELL THE HIRING COMPANY THE TRUTH? Now that they've purchased your ticket and will be "out" the money if you cannot enter Canada, be prepared to be sued IF you lied or didn't tell them all the information they needed.

AND, AGAIN - it's on a case by case basis. You won't and don't know if you can get permission (as a US citizen) to live and work in Canada unless you apply.

"Due diligence?" Your employer has no requirement to perform "due diligence."

[JudyKayTee]

Okay, I'm back again having done more research. I'm former US Customs SO I have to check Canadian law.

It IS on a case-by-case basis BUT people with felony records are not allowed to work in Canada - in most cases they are not allowed to ENTER Canada. Of course, in order to keep you out they have to know you're trying to get in. You may make it across the Border. You may not. If you are flying it's anyone's guess - I say the computer will pick you up. It might not.

You can ask that your record be expunged IF that is possible in your State OR you can ask for special consideration IF that is available for your crime.

DWI, for example, at a felony level, is a lot different than shooting someone. I'm sure you get where I'm going.

I also am reading that the person who intends to enter Canada, work there, is 100% responsible for the paperwork allowing him/her to enter. That doesn't mean your employer can't do it but YOU have the final responsibility.

I see several choices here - contact a Canadian Attorney and ask, try to get your felony expunged (which will take time and might still show up), confess to your employer.

You can always approach Canadian Immigration directly but once you do they are on to you.

[dsnoles]

Well that is definitely what I was needing on all fronts! Thank you very much for your time! I was completely honest with everyone involved in the hiring process... Very comfortable with everything and now I will not be going to Canada.. Thanks

[JudyKayTee]

I wouldn't give it up in general - have you tried to expunge your record? We all know it's a rough economy and what if some day you're offered a job someplace else?

Or it becomes an issue in general?