Been arrested 2 years ago but got Acquitted by trial court. Can i enter Canada?

[chino.estacio]

I've been wrongfully accused for being a drug pusher here in the Philippines. Was a victim of ill-motivated police activities. The court did not find strong evidence against me and dismissed the case and acquitted me of the crime. Some people say there's a difference from being "acquitted" (insufficient evidence, trial gone half way and court acquitted me) and having a "not guilty" verdict (trial went to the end).

Im just trying to be sure about this because in the US Visa application even though your not convicted but if you have an arrest regarding crime involving moral turpitude (drug case, prostitution), you will be given a chance of 50/50 on getting a US Visa. I'm not quite sure if this also happen in getting a Canadian Visa.

i was never CONVICTED. Can this affect my admissibility to have a non immigrant or immigrant visa in Canada?

[kyu010170]

Hi,

In the application for immigrant visa (PR), the question is phrased as follows:

"Have you been convicted, or are you currently charged with, on trial for, or party to a crime or offence, or subject of any criminal proceedings in any current?"

Obviously in your case, the answer is NO.  Therefore, it has no impact on any future PR application on your part. 

Go see this link to check whether your acquittal will have an effect on your visitor visa application:

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/visas/visiting-visiter.aspx?lang=eng