Applying citizenship, but I have a DUI.

[Jyjyjj]

hi guys, I am a PR now since 2022 Nov, and trying to apply Canadian citizenship whenever I’m eligible for 1095 days. But now I am super confused with eligibilities for citizenship.
It’s for ‘not be under a prohibition’.
In the section it describes as

you’ve been convicted of an indictable offence in Canada or an offence under the Citizenship Act, and

• if we received your application after June 11, 2015, and this conviction took place in the 4 years before you apply

Here is my situation.
2018 - DUI charged
2020/10 DUI conviction with $1250 fine and 1 year of driver’s license suspension.
2022/11 Became PR despite of having DUI (had removal order and etc were going on but everything lifted once I became PR)

I am hoping to apply my citizenship in March, 2026. Anyway! I think mine is summary offense. When you use citizenship calculator, should I say yes for probation?

Many thanks!

 

[HARRY4465]

Bro, My friend is in a similar situation. Please share your contact details. Need to talk about it

 

[bilal01]

hi guys, I am a PR now since 2022 Nov, and trying to apply Canadian citizenship whenever I’m eligible for 1095 days. But now I am super confused with eligibilities for citizenship.
It’s for ‘not be under a prohibition’.
In the section it describes as

you’ve been convicted of an indictable offence in Canada or an offence under the Citizenship Act, and

• if we received your application after June 11, 2015, and this conviction took place in the 4 years before you apply

Here is my situation.
2018 - DUI charged
2020/10 DUI conviction with $1250 fine and 1 year of driver’s license suspension.
2022/11 Became PR despite of having DUI (had removal order and etc were going on but everything lifted once I became PR)

I am hoping to apply my citizenship in March, 2026. Anyway! I think mine is summary offense. When you use citizenship calculator, should I say yes for probation?

Many thanks!

Since your DUI conviction happened in 2020, and you’re applying after 2024, it’s beyond the 4-year prohibition period. You should now be eligible for Canadian citizenship, provided all other requirements like 1095 days of presence are met.

 

[Jyjyjj]

Hi thanks for letting me know. Real question is I had 1 year of driver’s license which ended 2021 Oct, So Should it be after 4 years from 2021? Or 2020? Anyhow I will apply 2026, It does not necessarily matter, just wanted to be clear. Btw! Thanks for replying.