By Riley S. Lovejoy, Attorney at Law – The Canadian Government views DUIs as a very serious offense. Simply put, if you are convicted of a DUI in the US, you will not be permitted into Canada. However, there are a couple of ways around this restriction. First, you can remove your “inadmissible” status by applying for a Minister’s Approval of Rehabilitation five (5) years after the end of probation. In Washington, the probation period for a DUI conviction is anywhere from the minimum two (2) to a maximum of five (5) years, with most Judges imposing the maximum five (5) years probation. Alternatively, if you are convicted of a DUI and seek entry to Canada for a just a single or limited period, you can apply with the Canadian Government for a Temporary Resident Permit and pay the requisite fee.
For information on your Washington State DUI please contact our Snohomish County DUI attorneys, King County DUI attorneys, Island County DUI attorneys, or Skagit County DUI attorneys at 425-493-1115 or check out our website at http://www.washdui.com
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