Wanting to Visit GF in Canada but a slight issue

[Laughters]

I'm a U.S citizen who's been dating this amazing Canadian woman for about a year and half now and have made plans this summer near the beginning of July to spend time with each other on a vacation to Toronto. It's taken this long for us to even finally spend time with each other because of our crazy, eventful and very busy lives. The stay would be a maximum of 4 nights... that's all we really have time for and I've made reservations and such. So I was seeing what was needed to enter Canada and came across this big ordeal about a DUI conviction. Now I was convicted back in Feb of 07 sadly under the 5years that I have read so much about but have also read about Applying for a Temp Res. and having her write a letter for me as to help me enter. I've also read that they only background check you if you might look suspicious or may do it randomly?

So now I'm starting to feel down seeing as this trip may never happen...So I'm seeking any advise or help from self experienced people like yourselves. Am I worrying to much about such a short stay? I'm there to visit my Girlfriend for only 4nights I don't intend on staying anymore time or plan on telling any lies to any officials. What is the process that happens at the Airport upon entering? Does it automatically show my records live?

Thank You

[Laughters]

Please anyone I also plan on moving to Canada maybe after the 5years or before if possible through the sponsorship.

[mylota]

Look man, just fly to toronto pearson airport, show them your passport and bingo, you are admitted. keep your mouth shut. do not say anything.

As for your question, they do not have any of your conviction records unless you tell them. Thats why they request for fbi clearance but only when you are immigrating NOT visiting

Cheers

[PMM]

Hi

Look man, just fly to toronto pearson airport, show them your passport and bingo, you are admitted. keep your mouth shut. do not say anything.

As for your question, they do not have any of your conviction records unless you tell them. Thats why they request for fbi clearance but only when you are immigrating NOT visiting

Cheers

1.  Except when they ask the question "have you been convicted of a criminal offence" Also CBSA has access to NCIC.

PMM

[Laughters]

And that's what I mean do they always ask that question? thanks for the responses

[bflogirl3]

I am in a similar situation except my DUI is still pending in court.  I am dating someone in Nova Scotia and I never had any problems crossing the border since July 2009 but on 1/31/2010 I was denied.  I had to pull over which I think was a result of my passport expiring on 2/22/2010 and I had a lot of stuff in my car.  I answered the questions truthfully and admitted that I had a DUI conviction pending that I was fighting.  I am just waiting for my next court date.  I crossed the border previously at least 6 times without any problems.  Since I was denied access on 1/31/2010 because of my pending DUI, does this mean that my name and information is on a permanent record?  Does this mean I will be stopped again and denied access?  They said that even though the case is pending is that they are allowed to deny you access.  But I am wondering if this is on my record, will I always be denied until the case is dismissed?  Please help!  Thanks!