Thank you very much for your reply. I would like to clarify one thing
though. In UK the conviction is considered to be "spent" after 10 years
from the day of the end of the conviction. But you say that I cannot apply
until 5 years have elapsed, or when it is considered to be "spent". Is the
conviction "spent" after 5 years by Canadian rules? Or does he have to wait
until 10 years are over in the UK (because this is when he will be
rehabilitated in the UK) and then apply for a certificate of rehabilitation
in Canada?
Another question, is that he wants to visit Canada for a week (he's never
been here before). As he doesn't need a visitor's visa, can he just enter
Canada without problems?
Thank you very much.
"alwayssaythanku" wrote in message
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>
> Hi, your hubby cannot apply or be applied for by you, until five years
> have elapsed from the date of the end of his conviction. If he was
> convicted for 20 months but was to serve 8, he must wait for five years
> after the 20 months, not 8. The conviction will be compared to a
> canadian conviction for the same offence. That is, if he was convicted
> of tax evasion in UK, the canadian govt will compare it to the Canadian
> equivalent and will consider its severity. Assuming you have a chance
> (consult a lawyer) your fiance will have to obtain a certificate of
> rehabilitation from the Canadian Government. You cannot apply for your
> fiance until his conviction is "spent". Tax evasion is a very serious
> offence and the canadian government will want to know that he will not
> do the same in Canada. Also, they will want to know if you were aware
> of his indiscretions. (Ihave been reading up on this). I humbly suggest
> that you get as much free info that you can from solicitors, etc and
> read up on the rehabilitation scheme before you make any application.
> Further if your fiance has friends/coworkers etc, who will make
> statements that he has rehabilatated himself, that might help too. Does
> he have work colleagues/bosses who would vouch for him? Rehab is a big
> thing in Canada and he must prove that he has changed and will NEVER do
> it again. Just saying "I wont do it again" is not enough. You need
> proof. At the end of the day, however, he has served his time and after
> the five years have elapsed the conviction is over and done with. He
> has served his time. All that remains is to prove to the Canadian
> government that your fiance will be a fine and upstanding citizen. Do
> consult a good lawyer.
>
> all the best
>
> Originally posted by
> Buddy
> > Hello,
> >
> > My fiancee is a UK citizen. in 1997 he was
> convicted to 20 months (served
> > 8) for tax evasion. He will be
> rehabilitated in Sep 2007.
> >
> > My question is, if this will present a
> problem for me applying as a Skilled
> > worker primarry applicant and
> putting him as a dependent (is there a chance
> > that he would be refused
> entry into Canada) in general? What is the
> > earliest that I could
> apply (i.e. could i apply before 2007)?
> >
> > With this conviction is
> there a chance that he can apply under the Business
> > class immigration
> (if he qualifies under all the conditions)?
> >
> Thank you very much in
> advance
>
>
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