Will I have Problems at the Border?

[HEy1]

Hi,

September 2018 I was denied entry to the U.S. and was deemed inadmissible due to evidence on my phone of smoking Marijuana. I also admitted in an interview to selling Marijuana in my home country in Europe, but only smoking and being in possession of Marijuana was put on my passport as the reason of inadmissibility.

I am going to Canada for vacation, will I have any problems getting in? I have already received an eTA without any problem. Is being inadmissible in the U.S. enough for me not to be able to get into Canada?

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

September 2018 I was denied entry to the U.S. and was deemed inadmissible due to evidence on my phone of smoking Marijuana. I also admitted in an interview to selling Marijuana in my home country in Europe, but only smoking and being in possession of Marijuana was put on my passport as the reason of inadmissibility.

I am going to Canada for vacation, will I have any problems getting in? I have already received an eTA without any problem. Is being inadmissible in the U.S. enough for me not to be able to get into Canada?

When did you apply/get your Canada eTA?

 

[HEy1]

When did you apply/get your Canada eTA?

I got the eTA about two months ago, long after I went to the U.S. and was inadmissible.

 

[Bryanna]

I got the eTA about two months ago, long after I went to the U.S. and was inadmissible.

I thought as much. Did you declare that you were refused entry to the US in your eTA application?

 

[HEy1]

I thought as much. Did you declare that you were refused entry to the US in your eTA application?

Yes

 

[Bryanna]

Yes

As you were denied entry to the US, this would show up when you arrive at the Canadian port of entry. It's anyone's guess about whether or not you would face extensive questioning or a search.

If you bring marijuana in any form, you must declare it to CBSA otherwise you could risk being arrested and prosecuted