DUI expunged in PA, can I still go fishing in Canada?

[jason g]

I've had my criminal record expunged of any crimes, in actuality I was never convicted of anything, I successfully completed the ARD program in PA. Records of the incident will still be kept by PennDOT, but as far as the legal system goes it never happened. Will I still be denied entry if I am stopped at the border?

[Beef39]

Canadians are rude. Don't bother.

[rickinnocal]

Canadian immigration rules are a little fuzzy, and border guards have wide discretion. In general, the rule is that they apply the elements of a Candian crime to the actual US offence in determining eligibilty.

The problem with this, from your position, is that in Canada a DUI cannot be expunged, so applying the Canadian law to your US offence makes it still an excludable offence. Your SAFEST bet is to contact the Canadian Embassy BEFORE you go, and request a waiver of inadmissability. They cost $50, and for a single DUI are routinely granted.

Richard