Do immigration violations in the U.S. count in determining PR eligibility?

[scubagirl01]

I am a U.S. Citizen married to a Peruvian and we are investigating the process of immigrating to Canada (I qualify as a Skilled Worker).  My husband is concerned because he illegally entered the United States two times and was charged with immigration violations and this resulted in denial of a visa for the U.S. 

Now we are exploring Canada and Question #9 on Schedule 1 Background Declaration form asks about exactly this type of history.  Are there any lawyers on this forum that might have some advice regarding this or insight as to whether it might affect our application?

Thanks in advance!

[barsindoo]

His previuos immigration status won't necessarily affect him so long as he declares it from the beginning. Also I do hope the immigration issue doesn't have any criminal tint to it? If it does, he needs to declare that too. The trick is, be truthful!