Crossing the US/Canada border with a criminal record

[NOTO]

We at NOTO have been providing information to people who are interested in coming to Canada, but are uncertain what they will encounter at the border, because they have a committed a minor offence. We have produced this video and there are a few other links that you can share on this forum that will go a long way in fostering a better understanding of the process. If someone is still uncertain they can still call us anytime tool free: 1800-665-5787

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqQIqKbV8H4

Website:http://noto.ca/bordercrossing

Thanks, I found your site to be super helpful when crossing. Also definitely check out http://www.visaplace.com/canada-immi...-to-canada.php for more info that's kept up to date.

[spotter]

i found crossing the border is really turned into a hassle i was treated so poorly about 3 yrs ago i will never go to the U.S. again only because of the idiots at the border crossings they are a bunch of real losers that goes for both american and canadian customs....

[Tennesee_Jed]

I have a felony arrest for drugs whilst in college that was adjudicated to a stay of imposition in the early 70's. After crossing the border for many years & even having a Remote Border Crossing Permit, I was stopped @ the border, going into Ca & questioned about it 4 yrs ago. They let me pass thru but asked me to retrieve the court records and probation report if I planned on returning to Canada, aye.
As I live within 2 hrs of the MN/ONT border and I was planning on returning, I sent off for the paperwork requested and rode my MC to the border to see if all was fine one afternoon. After approx 1 hr. of questions of the exact dates of those events, of which I could not remember, (35 yrs ago? really?), I was told that it's all good.
Crossing back into MN, when asked my reason for visiting Ca, I gave a brief recap of my decades old bust and had just crossed to see if I had satisfied the canucks as far as my FBI arrest record was concerned. After looking @ my passport I was told have a safe ride home.
I now have crossed a dozen times since then and have had 0 issues.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

[ricorth07]

Thanks for posting video and link, much appreciated! My son's getting to the right age...

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[law57]

Originally Posted by spotter

i found crossing the border is really turned into a hassle i was treated so poorly about 3 yrs ago i will never go to the U.S. again only because of the idiots at the border crossings they are a bunch of real losers that goes for both american and canadian customs....

Man I've crossed, back and forth, close to 100 times. I don't ever remember any rude behavior on either side. The US Customs is (sometimes) full of themselves. But it may be their training - pretend to be tough. Canadians are always very polite - though professional.

My only gripe was a return to the USA about 6-8 years ago... They put me, my friend, my truck and boat into their X-Ray quonset. If they want to search me, that's their business. But I don't think I should be subjected to X-Rays without permission. I don't care what they do to the truck/boat. Just leave me out of those X-Rays. I get enought of them as it is.

[mrpiker]

Thanks NOTO, I called the number you listed and spoke with a very friendly and helpful gentleman. Thanks for the contact.

[Ro1984]

They let me pass thru but asked me to retrieve the court records and probation report if I planned on returning to Canada.
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