Criminal Conviction

[almundo19]

Hi,

I am currently applying for a skilled workers visa. When I was younger (15yrs old, I'm now 29) I was convicted of criminal damage. (I realise that this was stupid!!) Anyhow I have never been in trouble with the police since and have just got a police check complete. Which states there is "no live trace". Because my conviction is spent. However I still have to declare this on my application.

Does anyone have any experience of what Canada will reject people for on grounds of criminal conviction? All I have found on the CIC website is a possible threat to Canadian security. Which I am not.

Thanks in advance

Almundo

[Auld Yin]

Originally Posted by almundo19

Hi,

I am currently applying for a skilled workers visa. When I was younger (15yrs old, I'm now 29) I was convicted of criminal damage. (I realise that this was stupid!!) Anyhow I have never been in trouble with the police since and have just got a police check complete. Which states there is "no live trace". Because my conviction is spent. However I still have to declare this on my application.

Does anyone have any experience of what Canada will reject people for on grounds of criminal conviction? All I have found on the CIC website is a possible threat to Canadian security. Which I am not.

Thanks in advance

Almundo

You don't need to be too concerned. For minor crimes you are considered to be rehabiltated if you have not been convicted of criminal activity in the 10 years prior to applying. Some people convicted of serious crimes would never be admitted despite the length of time that has passed. Your crime would not be considered as serious.
As you stated you must declare all criminal convictions.