Pending Criminal Charge, please HELP.

[Carlos884]

I currently have a pending charge in the US. How will this affect my eligiblity to enter Canada? A deportation order was issued due to these charges and I was unable to appear and settle my case. Now I am married to a Canadian PR and we were wondering if it is possible for me to enter Canada with her as my spouse sponsor?

Also, since I probably have a warrant for my arrest in the US, will this mean I have a valid warrant in Canada?
Please help! Thanks!

 

[GK]

It depends on the charges/crime you are wanted for. You probably have to apply for pardon/rehabilitaion before you can apply for PR.

Depending on the charges, if the US authorities have put out an international warrent, you will also have a warrent out for you in Canada.

 

[Carlos884]

Thanks a lot GK, The crime was a felony "Theft by Taken", and as far as I know from what my criminal lawyer told me is that the warrant was only issued in 1 state. This was my 1st offense, Lived in the states for 10 years and never had any problems.

So how do I go by applying for pardon/rehabilitaion in Canada?

Thanks in advance