Can you enter Canada if you have a misdemeanor in America?
400033
your friend should be able to go to Canada just fine, bring along photo ID of course, and nothing illegal like oranges or other fruits and vegetables, because they will allow US troublemakers, but NO ORANGES!
771230
Its likely to be a spent conviction, a quashed (not squashed) conviction is dismissed by the courts. You will have to see the laws regarding spent convictions, its unlikely alone to effect emigration to canada.
385500
Not necessarily.  If you are on parol or probation and prohibited from traveling, you will not be issued a US passport.  Also, if you owe outstanding child support, you will not be issued one.  Just because you are a convicted felon, does not automatically preclude you from travelling abroad, but each country has its own guidelines for issuing visas.  As it was mentioned in a previous reply, Canada will deny visa for any criminal history - but if you are from US, you don't need visa or passport to enter.
312276
In Canada the law is that you cannot travel if you have "committed an offense for which a pardon has not been granted" (I got my passport a while ago)
778472
No.  You have to be a Canadian Citizen to join any type of police force in Canada.\n\nIt's exactly how it is in USA.
592277
Yes. You are currently required to produce your drivers license as identification at the border. In the next few years you will need a passport to make the crossing.\n\nCanada will also do a criminal records check and may deny entry if you have a criminal history or open warrants.
768445
where do you live?\n\nI'm accessing "Answers" through Yahoo Canada, so some of these I'm not sure of if the asker is American.\n\nIn Canada, you can apply for a Pardon through Pardon's Canada.   If the application is successful, you're good to go.\n\nThere are certain criteria though:  Time period since last committing an offense, if there was a restitution order it must be paid in full, etc.
934870
I don't know how it works in your country but here in the USA if you get a ride from the police to the the police station they have arrested you... wether or not they hold you and is up to them but you can be certain that at the time of the ride you were told your rights and in fact arrested maybe not charged but arrested. So I would get a Visa to be safe and Hell yes we would find out right away. I know people always refer to us as Dumb Americans but playing and being dumb are far different my friend!!!!
639703
Most U.S. citizens enter Canada without doing more than briefly showing their driver's license.  You MAY be stopped and asked if you have a criminal record and the Canadian authorities could deny you entry if they find out about your record.  If you went over the border at a busy crossing like Niagara Falls or Detroit/Windsor, I'd be surprised if you were stopped.  Here's the official line from the U.S. Dept. of State:\n\n"All persons entering Canada may be required to present proof of citizenship and identity.  U.S. citizens are encouraged to show a U.S. passport.  If they do not have a passport, they should be prepared to provide a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport.  A visa is not required for U.S. citizens to visit Canada of up to 180 days.  Anyone seeking to enter Canada for any purpose besides a visit, (e.g. to work, study or immigrate) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest consulate prior to travel.  Anyone with a criminal record (including some misdemeanors such as Driving While Impaired (DWI) charges) may be excluded or removed from Canada, and should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Canadian consulate well in advance of any planned travel for further processing, which may take some time."
534408
Very doubtful.  Not even to visit, but it'll be up to France.  The USA will allow him to travel if he is off parole or if he receives permission from his P.O.
1036518
Yes, a valid US Passport. Below are the requirements (new) for US residents to legally enter Canada.
928341
I would say that it shouldn't be too difficult, especially if you have stayed out of trouble since your misdemeanor.\n\nInstead of answers, go talk to your local recruiters (ALL of them)\nDo NOT forget the Coast Guard, or your states national/air guard.\n\nGood Luck
457422
try and cross the border, us customs and border protection can let you know if you have any warrants.
902442
Do you have a criminal record in the U.S. or Canada?\n\nIf yes, then you have to apply for and be granted a waiver before you'll be allowed in Canada.\n\nIf you were excluded just because a guard thought something was fishy or you forgot your I.D. and made you turn around and go home, then as long as you don't cross again until after the time limit, you're fine. Just be prepared to possibly be stopped at the border longer from now on. And whenever they ask "Have you ever been denied entry into Canada?" be sure to answer yes and explain why truthfully or you're just asking for more trouble.
228973
yes you can visit other countries , and yes you can get a passport at almost any post office..if you are a convict, still under-sentence, (probation or parole), you,ll have to get permission to leave the country from your PO..other wise there are no restrictions, that i,m aware of, i was convicted of several felonies years ago...and paid my debt, years later...since i,ve been traveling so much ,I,ve logged enough miles in the past 12 months to circle the earth 4 times..OK, and have fun in the philippeans
683969
Currently, illegal entry into the United States is a misdemeanor. Has been forever. The current House Bill, just passed, wants to make it a felony. The Senate Bill, also just passed, wants to keep it a misdemeanor. The two Bills will go to a Conference committee to be compromised. The Senate will probably get its way like it always does.
505894
Under Title 8 Section 1325 of the U.S. Code, "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who:\n\nEnters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; or \nViolations are punishable by criminal fines and imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenses can bring up to two years in prison. Additional civil fines may be imposed at the discretion of immigration judges, but civil fines do not negate the criminal sanctions or nature of the offense.\n\nEludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; or \n\nAttempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by a willfully false or misleading representation or the willful concealment of a material fact; \nhas committed a federal crime.