Express Entry with clean slate act.

[kiwi88123]

Hello..
Has anyone got any advice or had previous experience with applying for express entry, while having a 'clean slate' on your criminal history.
Coming from New Zealand I had a minor conviction 6 years ago but had it removed from my criminal history under the 'clean slate act 2004'
Here is some information on the clean slate act :

"This Clean Slate Act lets a person with less serious convictions to put their past behind them. It lets you conceal your convictions in most circumstances. There are some exceptions when your convictions will still be disclosed."
Foreign governments are not bound by New Zealand legislation. The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act has no impact on the border, visa and immigration disclosure requirements of another country.

I have the ITA so just wondering if anyone has any information or similar experience?

Thanks for any help!

 

[JoacRy]

Hello..
Has anyone got any advice or had previous experience with applying for express entry, while having a 'clean slate' on your criminal history.
Coming from New Zealand I had a minor conviction 6 years ago but had it removed from my criminal history under the 'clean slate act 2004'
Here is some information on the clean slate act :

"This Clean Slate Act lets a person with less serious convictions to put their past behind them. It lets you conceal your convictions in most circumstances. There are some exceptions when your convictions will still be disclosed."
Foreign governments are not bound by New Zealand legislation. The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act has no impact on the border, visa and immigration disclosure requirements of another country.

I have the ITA so just wondering if anyone has any information or similar experience?

Thanks for any help!

I have never seen anyone ask this question before, however here is my 2 cents on the matter. (Disclosure: This is my opinion only and I am not telling you what to do).

My general approach even when I entered the process is to be 100% honest about everything (eg. even though it was not requested, I included a copy of my previous passport as it covered 5 of the 10 years) in the period of my life that the VO is looking at. I also included all the Visa stamped pages and the blank pages of my passport to demonstrate that my application is 100% genuine.

Applying this analogy to your situation I would suggest you declare the misdemeanor (as serious or as harmless as the offence might be). To quote you. "Foreign governments are not bound by New Zealand legislation. The Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act has no impact on the border, visa and immigration disclosure requirements of another country."

Remember one of the over arching elements in this whole process is to not give the VO any chance to question your credentials. Being 100% open and transparent may require extra effort on your part but may be rewarded by the VO. At the end of the day its up to you.

 

[kiwi88123]

Thanks for your reply...yes that was the approach I was planning to take. I already got denied last time due to incomplete paperwork so I really dont want to make any mistakes this time.
Thanks

 

[joe235711]

Hi @kiwi88123

It's been quite a long time since you asked the question, but I reckon I would give it a shot. Would you give me an update on your situation? I hope you've made it to Canada!

I'm in a similar situation myself... Clean slate as well...

Thanks in advance!
Joe.

 

[scylla]

Hi @kiwi88123

It's been quite a long time since you asked the question, but I reckon I would give it a shot. Would you give me an update on your situation? I hope you've made it to Canada!

I'm in a similar situation myself... Clean slate as well...

Thanks in advance!
Joe.

Clean slate only applies within New Zealand. If you're applying for anything outside of NZ (e.g. immigrating to Canada or work permit), then you need to declare your record.