scylla said:That's an interesting question. Deferred adjudication is effectively the equivalent of pleading guilty. However I understand that the DUI is dismissed once your probation period is completed.
Normally, after a DUI, a person is inadmissible to Canada until 5 years have passed since the probation period was completed.
I don't know if Canada views deferred adjudication as regular probation (if so you'd need to wait another five years before you qualify for rehabilitation) or if Canada views deferred adjudication as if the DUI never happened once the probationary period is completed.
Guess you could apply for rehabilitation and see what happens... If rehabilitation is approved, you can then go ahead and be sponsored by your husband.
scylla said:That's an interesting question. Deferred adjudication is effectively the equivalent of pleading guilty. However I understand that the DUI is dismissed once your probation period is completed.
Normally, after a DUI, a person is inadmissible to Canada until 5 years have passed since the probation period was completed.
I don't know if Canada views deferred adjudication as regular probation (if so you'd need to wait another five years before you qualify for rehabilitation) or if Canada views deferred adjudication as if the DUI never happened once the probationary period is completed.
Guess you could apply for rehabilitation and see what happens... If rehabilitation is approved, you can then go ahead and be sponsored by your husband.
That's good news. Then it sounds like you can apply without rehab.Cdnpr2017 said:I have read off of several Canadian immigration lawyers websites that a deferred adjudication doesn't cause you to be inadmissible to Canada. I actually talked to a lawyer based out of Montreal who specializes in this type of thing and he said it shouldn't be an issue, since I was not convicted.
I am just looking for other peoples experience and input I guess! Just doing some research.
I believe the OP is still waiting for CIC to make a decision for their application.I know it's an old thread, but I'm wondering what the outcome of your situation was. Did it work out? Was it considered a non-conviction?
I got a probation before judgement in Maryland for a DWI but I had to plead guilty to get the PBJ. Did you plead no contest? I am really worried about the guilty plea even though I know in the end I will not have a conviction.Also, my deferred adjudication in the state of Maryland is called Probaion Before Judgement. I never formally plead guilty.
