Any body have luck with crimal rehabilitaion application?

[scotta]

I have had 3 dui, the last one being 19 years ago. I havent drank or had an offense since. I want to go into canada to bear hunt and do some fishing in the future, But trying to get info on how to do it seems almost impossible. I was just wondering if anybody else went thru this and would be willing to talk to me about options. Thanks. Scott

[Mid-Lake Rock]

One thing you may want to do is contact the Canadian Consulate in Minneapolis. They can help answer questions. If you go to their webpage they do have the forms and explanation of what needs to be done in the process. Of course, there is a fee that is required. I've spoken to a few people who've gone through the process with success. Good luck.

[superbee]

It might be possible, but 3 DUI's I think it is unlikely. It may be possible, but it will definately be a lot of extra time and money.

[Down Deep]

A friend of mine had a vehicular homicide in 1990. He had 1 other DWI and a drug trafficking charge both when he was 18. He is now 55 and has long since cleaned up his act. He received a rehab permit 5 years ago.

I helped him with the application. This is what he had to do. Submit Minnesota and FBI criminal records. Submit probation reports. Had to be 10 years beyond the end of probation before becoming eligible. Had to submit 3 letters of support. Had to show evidence of employment. Had to travel to Detroit for an evaluation of his application documentation and interview with Canadian immigration official. Paid $700. Received permanent rehab permit.

I'm not sure what you will have to do, but they do have a process for anyone who can show they cleaned up their act.

[cm1977]

Down Deep is right on. My brother did it as well. After he was rehabed, he got a letter that he lamenated and shows at the border crossing. It really throws them for a loop when you show this. We went thru last week and he was trying to process this and basically just said you guys are good.

It is a really big PIA but it can be done.

[RONN]

Scotta

Hopefully, time and "rehabilitation" are on your side. It still is not an easy task and will cost several hundred $'s. Here is a link that can provide major assistance

http://www.bordercrossing.ca/border/index.html

Good Luck :

[Capt'nMorgan]

I went through it and never had to go to detroit or pay $700. do need to get all the paper work mentiioned above and pay $200. after trying to talk to the counsulate in Mlps and detriot i finally called the immagration at boarder crossing went up there and took care of it right there.