How to lift a lifetime ban from Canada due to marijuana?
My husband was "banned for life" for entry into Canada for having marijuana on him back in the 90's. We had completely forgotten about this when we traveled to Toronto some years back, but were reminded at the border where he had to sign some paper that indicated he could be jailed if he returned to Canada. We have a family wedding in the near future that will take place in Canada. Now that we have legalized Marijuana in Michigan as well as Ontario, how can we get the ban lifted?
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My husband was "banned for life" for entry into Canada for having marijuana on him back in the 90's. We had completely forgotten about this when we traveled to Toronto some years back, but were reminded at the border where he had to sign some paper that indicated he could be jailed if he returned to Canada. We have a family wedding in the near future that will take place in Canada. Now that we have legalized Marijuana in Michigan as well as Ontario, how can we get the ban lifted?
canada us-citizens denial-of-entry drugs
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When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
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Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
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Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
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Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21
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My husband was "banned for life" for entry into Canada for having marijuana on him back in the 90's. We had completely forgotten about this when we traveled to Toronto some years back, but were reminded at the border where he had to sign some paper that indicated he could be jailed if he returned to Canada. We have a family wedding in the near future that will take place in Canada. Now that we have legalized Marijuana in Michigan as well as Ontario, how can we get the ban lifted?
canada us-citizens denial-of-entry drugs
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
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asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
user88121
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My husband was "banned for life" for entry into Canada for having marijuana on him back in the 90's. We had completely forgotten about this when we traveled to Toronto some years back, but were reminded at the border where he had to sign some paper that indicated he could be jailed if he returned to Canada. We have a family wedding in the near future that will take place in Canada. Now that we have legalized Marijuana in Michigan as well as Ontario, how can we get the ban lifted?
canada us-citizens denial-of-entry drugs
canada us-citizens denial-of-entry drugs
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
200_success
2,49411726
asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
user88121
449123
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
200_success
2,49411726
asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
user88121
449123
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
200_success
2,49411726
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
200_success
2,49411726
edited Dec 12 '18 at 17:34
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2,49411726
asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
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449123
asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
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asked Dec 12 '18 at 13:45
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When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
7
Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
1
Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
7
Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21
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show 1 more comment
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When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
7
Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
1
Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
7
Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21
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50
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
7
7
Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
1
1
Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
7
7
Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21
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Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.
Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
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– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
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You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.
If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
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this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
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Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.
Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
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Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
add a comment |
Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.
Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
Honorary World Citizen
19.3k354104
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
add a comment |
Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.
Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
Honorary World Citizen
19.3k354104
Get an immigration attorney, a competent one. This is not the kind of question for which you solicit answers from random guys on the internet. It is not a trivial matter.
Typically the fact that the law has changed does not mean immigration violations of that law in the past are forgiven because the issue is it implies you do not have a problem breaking the law, so you’re viewed as more inclined to break other laws.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
Honorary World Citizen
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edited Dec 12 '18 at 15:30
answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
Honorary World Citizen
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answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
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answered Dec 12 '18 at 13:49
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Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
add a comment |
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Comments are not for extended discussion; this conversation has been moved to chat.
– Willeke♦
Dec 14 '18 at 19:50
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
Perhaps replace "you do not have a problem breaking the law" with something else, such as "you do not have any compunctions about breaking the law"? "don't have a problem with" can have opposite meanings ("there is no problem, because they don't do it", versus "there is no problem, because doing it doesn't bother them"). For instance, "I have a drinking problem" generally means "I drink a lot", while "I have a problem with people who smoke" generally means "I avoid people who smoke".
– Acccumulation
Dec 21 '18 at 21:20
add a comment |
You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.
If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
add a comment |
You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.
If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
add a comment |
You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.
If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
You might want to start by reading about Individual Rehabilitation (permanent) and Temporary Resident Permits, which can be used to enter Canada after a conviction.
If the crime committed would have a maximum penalty over 10 years in Canada, you'll probably have to go the route of Temporary Resident Permit.
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
answered Dec 12 '18 at 20:30
AlaskaRon
29112
29112
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
add a comment |
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
this might also be a relevant aspect: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statute_of_limitations#Canada
– Martin Zeitler
Dec 15 '18 at 21:40
add a comment |
protected by JonathanReez♦ Dec 15 '18 at 4:38
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Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
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When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
Dec 12 '18 at 16:39
7
Did this incident occur while entering Canada or was it simple possession within Canada?
– JimmyJames
Dec 13 '18 at 19:25
1
Welcome new user, an intriguing question!
– Fattie
Dec 14 '18 at 12:51
7
Just a reminder that even though it's legal on one side of the border, and legal on the other side of the border, does not mean it's legal to take it across, and they take it very seriously still.
– corsiKa
Dec 15 '18 at 19:07
Note that just because Canada legalized selling and consuming Marijuana does not mean that all Marijuana-related crimes were voided. There are still lots of laws which apply to it. Importing it without a proper license is still illegal.
– Philipp
Dec 17 '18 at 9:21