Traveling With Dui Conviction

Summary

A DUI conviction can make someone inadmissible to Canada. If the conviction is less than 5 years old, it may be an issue. However, if you are only transiting and not leaving the airport, you likely wont need to go through immigration. For specific guidance, contact the Canadian Consulate.

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Karla
Hello Karla, how can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Hi, my husband has a dui, and we are planning on going to japan next week, but we have a * hour * layover at YUL airport in Canada. Will we still be able to go though?
Hello Karla, Canada has strict rules on admissibility. A DUI conviction can make your husband inadmissible. However, since you're only transiting, you might not need to go through immigration. Could you tell me the country of your husband's DUI conviction? It may impact the situation.
USA
Hello Karla, here are some considerations:
- Canada's immigration law considers a DUI a serious crime.
- If your husband's DUI conviction is less than 5 years old, he may be deemed inadmissible.
- However, if you're merely transiting and not leaving the airport, it might not be an issue.

For specific guidance, contact the Canadian Consulate.
We are not leaving the airport only transiting
Hello Karla, if you're only transiting through Canada and not leaving the airport, it's likely you won't need to go through immigration, thus your husband's DUI conviction may not be an issue. However, it's best to confirm this with the Canadian Consulate.
Can you connect me with a Canadian consulte
Sure, Karla. Here are the details for the Canadian Consulate General in Los Angeles, USA:

Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * South Hope Street, 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA *
Website: www.canada.ca