How to lift a lifetime ban from Canada due to marijuana?
up vote
36
down vote
favorite
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 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
up vote
36
down vote
favorite
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 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
18
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
36
down vote
favorite
up vote
36
down vote
favorite
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 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
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 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
edited 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
edited 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
edited 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
edited 10 hours ago
200_success
2,49411626
2,49411626
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
asked 14 hours ago
user88121
18423
18423
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
New contributor
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
user88121 is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
18
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago
add a comment |
18
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago
18
18
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago
add a comment |
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
up vote
103
down vote
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 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
8
down vote
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 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
Your Answer
StackExchange.ready(function() {
var channelOptions = {
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "273"
};
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);
StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function() {
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled) {
StackExchange.using("snippets", function() {
createEditor();
});
}
else {
createEditor();
}
});
function createEditor() {
StackExchange.prepareEditor({
heartbeatType: 'answer',
convertImagesToLinks: false,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: null,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader: {
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
},
noCode: true, onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
});
}
});
user88121 is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2ftravel.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f127184%2fhow-to-lift-a-lifetime-ban-from-canada-due-to-marijuana%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
2 Answers
2
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
103
down vote
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 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
103
down vote
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 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
103
down vote
up vote
103
down vote
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 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
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 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
edited 13 hours ago
answered 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
answered 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
answered 14 hours ago
Honorary World Citizen
17.6k351101
17.6k351101
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
54
54
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
It is absolutely true in this case that legalizing something does not mean people convicted previously are automatically pardoned. Canada has a process in place to allow those with previous convictions for "simple possession" to apply for a pardon, but it has not yet happened. You should also be aware that importing marijuana into Canada remains illegal, so your husband would still be guilty and banned if he did this today.
– DJClayworth
14 hours ago
4
4
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
@DJClayworth Does OP say that her husband was caught importing marijuana? Maybe he was caught with it by the police inside Canada?
– Revetahw
11 hours ago
7
7
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
She needs also to recognize that immigration issues are federal issues both in Canada and the USA and hence even though some states have overturned the ban and decriminalized possession for personal use, the federal position remains unchanged.
– Honorary World Citizen
11 hours ago
5
5
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
+1 for "This issue is not one for soliciting answers from random strangers" - but answering nonetheless - we know our limits.
– Mindwin
11 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
@Honorary The American federal position remains unchanged, which might not matter when you're tying to get into Canada
– Azor Ahai
2 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
up vote
8
down vote
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 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
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 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
up vote
8
down vote
up vote
8
down vote
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 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
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 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
answered 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
answered 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
answered 8 hours ago
AlaskaRon
811
811
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
New contributor
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
AlaskaRon is a new contributor to this site. Take care in asking for clarification, commenting, and answering.
Check out our Code of Conduct.
add a comment |
add a comment |
user88121 is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
user88121 is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
user88121 is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
user88121 is a new contributor. Be nice, and check out our Code of Conduct.
Thanks for contributing an answer to Travel Stack Exchange!
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Some of your past answers have not been well-received, and you're in danger of being blocked from answering.
Please pay close attention to the following guidance:
- Please be sure to answer the question. Provide details and share your research!
But avoid …
- Asking for help, clarification, or responding to other answers.
- Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience.
To learn more, see our tips on writing great answers.
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
StackExchange.ready(
function () {
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2ftravel.stackexchange.com%2fquestions%2f127184%2fhow-to-lift-a-lifetime-ban-from-canada-due-to-marijuana%23new-answer', 'question_page');
}
);
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Sign up or log in
StackExchange.ready(function () {
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
});
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Sign up using Google
Sign up using Facebook
Sign up using Email and Password
Post as a guest
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
Required, but never shown
18
When you traveled to Toronto "some years back", were you admitted to Canada?
– DJClayworth
11 hours ago