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southernman7 · May 20, 2009, 02:18 PM

How far back will Canada check on a felony? My felony was 10 years ago.

Also how far back do employers go to check for felonies? The job I'm applying for requires traveling to Canada.

tickle · May 20, 2009, 02:24 PM

Prepare to travel with your passport. That is all you will need. Anything they need to know will show up on that. If you are applying for a job in Canada you will still have to be sponsored and acquire a visa. It isn't all that easy !

Have you applied for your passport where you are ?

Tick, A Canadian

southernman7 · May 20, 2009, 04:05 PM

Tickle,
I may need to update my passport (I got it 6 years ago). So who checks my background before I get to Canada? Do they check my background before I get (or update) my passport?

Or doen't Canada check my background? The felony was 10 years ago.

Or am I just screwed?

excon · May 20, 2009, 04:31 PM

Hello s:

There aren't any mandated limits on how far back either the Canadian government or your employer can check on you.

excon

Fr_Chuck · May 20, 2009, 04:51 PM

Felony ( or even misdemeanor) don't ever drop off your record, when a record check is done, any and all convictions show up.

tickle · May 20, 2009, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by southernman7

Tickle,
I may need to update my passport (I got it 6 years ago). So who checks my background before I get to Canada? Do they check my background before I get (or update) my passport?

Or doen't Canada check my background? The felony was 10 years ago.

Or am I just screwed?

When you fill out your application your social insurance number tells all they need to know as far as the application office on your side goes. Anything that shows up will appear on your passport. You will be checked when you cross over, they will inspect your passport, they will want to know why you are coming across and you will tell them for a job interview ? And they will say, okay, what job interview ?

Excon may be correct, but he hasn't been reading the papers lately. Our side says we will be just as stringent as your side regarding travellers. And I do believe they will. Have you ever had a female border crossing guard? Well I have, going over on your side even with an updated passport. It isn't easy fella. So don't expect it will be. Cross your tees and dot your eyes and good luck.

All I am saying is do your homework before you come and you will have no problems.

Tick

cozyk · May 25, 2009, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

Felony ( or even misdemeanor) dont ever drop off of your record, when a record check is done, any and all convictions show up.

Even if you were a minor when you got the charge?

tickle · May 25, 2009, 11:30 AM

Canada doesn't check your background unless your felony was serious enough to be posted between borders. Your background is checked when applying for your passport from the country you live in.

If you have release papers, done your time, then you are okay to go.

Tick

Lowtax4eva · May 25, 2009, 01:18 PM

Canada does not allow people with felony convictions to enter as a visitor in many cases, you definitely need to call the closest Canadian embassy or consulate and ask them if you will be allowed to enter Canada as a visitor for business purposes, this is usually decided on a case by case basis.

If they say you are not allowed entry into Canada because of your criminal record you can apply for what is called "deemed rehabilitation" basically you are applying to prove this conviction is quite old (over 10 years) and you have not committed any crimes since that time.

I would not just drive or fly into Canada and hope they let you in since your going to do some work, you may be refused and face bigger problems at work. Below are some links to help out

More info: Visiting Canada: Who is eligible

About criminal records and "rehabilitation": Frequently asked questions: Overcoming criminal inadmissibility