Will I be able to enter Canada? Negligent Driving in 09, case dismissed in 2011

[acac911]

Hello Everyone -

I was convicted with negligent driving 1s degree in 2009, this was first and only charge because of which the judge stated if there were no more convictions, he would dismiss the case in 2 years. Last year, the case was dismissed and I have the records for the same.

This year in March, I became a US permanent resident (green card). I have never travelled to Canada, nor applied for the visa.

Question is: Will I be able to enter Canada without having any issues?

Your help will be much appreciated.

 

[NBaker]

It would depend on whether or not the charge was a criminal one and if it equates to a criminal conviction in Canada. If you plan to seek entry to Canada you are best to have all the court documents and the exact charge etc and results so that the officer can determine if you are criminally inadmissible to Canada or not.

There has been a recent change related to less serious convictions where application can be made to allow for entry and a fee is paid.

Without the exact statute information, where the conviction occurred etc. it is not possible to provide any clearer answer at this time.

 

[acac911]

Nbaker - Thanks for your response. I was convicted in the US, and according to the state legislature, Negligent driving in the first degree is a misdemeanor. I couldn't find information about the same in the Canadian laws.

Also, I plan to drive as opposed to fly. Will that make a difference?