Fined $300 in my country of citizen ship 4 months ago...doomed?

[aldksgo26]

I've been wanting to apply for EE as skilled worker and being preparing it since last year.

However, I was living with my girlfriend in my country of citizenship, and we broke up earlier this year. I kicked her out of my house with her belongings, and took away the engagement ring I gave her because I was upset.

I grew up in the US so I went back to the US shortly after our breakup. However after a month later I left my country, my girlfriend reported me to police for larceny for the ring.

The charge was initially dropped for being a couple's affair, but she persisted to sue me and I got fined $300 for it. And I couldn't do anything about it and I heard nothing about it until I got fined since I was back in the US, so the police couldn't reach out to me.

I got a university degree in my profession, valid work experiences, clean record in the US, nothing except the $300 fine in my country...

Would this make me inadmissible with EE or any other visa/eTA options? I'm just torn.

 

[scylla]

What exactly was the conviction?

 

[aldksgo26]

What exactly was the conviction?

Larceny for personal property, fined for the minimum fine of $300

 

[scylla]

Larceny for personal property, fined for the minimum fine of $300

That most likely means you're inadmissible and won't qualify for rehabilitation for five years. Best bet is to speak with an experienced Canadian immigration lawyer to confirm.

 

[scylla]

And to answer your question - if you are inadmissible - you're inadmissible to enter Canada for any reason (EE, TRV/ETA, anything).

 

[aldksgo26]

And to answer your question - if you are inadmissible - you're inadmissible to enter Canada for any reason (EE, TRV/ETA, anything).

not even TRP? do I have no chance to explain the fine for EE?

 

[zardoz]

Larceny for personal property, fined for the minimum fine of $300

Have you paid the fine, and if so, how long ago?

 

[zardoz]

not even TRP? do I have no chance to explain the fine for EE?

A TRP is not relevant to an Express Entry application. It is for persons who show a compelling reason to be temporarily admitted to Canada.

 

[scylla]

not even TRP? do I have no chance to explain the fine for EE?

You can apply for a TRP. But that won't allow you to apply for EE if you are inadmissible.

Again - really recommend you speak with a lawyer to confirm if this makes you inadmissible or not.

 

[aldksgo26]

Have you paid the fine, and if so, how long ago?

I immediately paid the fine this January because police said I am not in the country to defend myself so cannot settle nor dispute.

 

[aldksgo26]

You can apply for a TRP. But that won't allow you to apply for EE if you are inadmissible.

Again - really recommend you speak with a lawyer to confirm if this makes you inadmissible or not.

How long can I stay in Canada with TRP? I am desperate in need of staying for at least two years. Also can I work while on TRP?

 

[zardoz]

How long can I stay in Canada with TRP? I am desperate in need of staying for at least two years. Also can I work while on TRP?

It's unclear why you believe that you have a compelling need to be in Canada?

See https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-temporary-resident-permit.html

You would have to justify why it should be granted.

 

[scylla]

How long can I stay in Canada with TRP? I am desperate in need of staying for at least two years. Also can I work while on TRP?

None of us can tell you that. If you are granted a TRP and for how long is entirely up to IRCC. If you are granted a TRP and it is at least six months in length, you can apply for a work permit.