eIMM5669E Schedule A - Police Caution

[Craddy]

Hi All

I am applying to sponsor my husband to come to Canada under the Family Class as an Outland applicant. My husband is British.

I'm having a look ahead at the schedule A form and I'm not sure what we should state in response to the following question:
Question 4: c) Have you or your family ever; been convicted of, or are currently charged with, on trial for, or party to a crime or offence, or subject of any criminal proceedings in any country?

My husband got a police caution when he was 18 for possession of marijuana. Nothing before or after that incident. I know Canada doesn't recognize cautions so I'm wondering if the answer would be yes or no? We haven't had the police check done yet but based on research I'm certain it will show up on there. Although I don't think he has a 'criminal record' as a result, it is on his police record.

Any ideas guys? Thanks in advance!

 

[Helena R]

Can´t he get a pardon ?

 

[Craddy]

I'm not sure how long that would take and don't want to cause unnecessary delays. Cautions are considered spent as soon as they are issued as they are just a warning.

 

[Craddy]

Also should add the caution was issued 15 years ago and in Canada would only be a sentence up to 6 months. From what I can tell on the rehab application document he would be considered already rehabilitated and therefore isn't considered inadmissable and don't have to apply for rehabilitation. Unless I'm reading it wrong? I guess will state 'yes' to above and still write a letter about the offence as I believe we still need to include this in the application...

 

[jeff198901]

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/will-uk-caution-make-me-inadmissible-for-pr-even-though-i-live-in-canada-now.350690/


Someone else asked a similar question

 

[Craddy]

Thank you for your response!!

My confusion was more to do with what to give as the answer to the question rather than whether it would make him inadmissible. After much extensive reading (including the link you sent, thank you!) we will say 'yes' and provide details on a separate sheet.

Cheers!