Hi all,
Currently I'm in the process of collecting all documents for the Express Entry program in order to join my loved one in Canada. I'm a Belgian citizen (28yo), currently living and working in Switzerland.
As far as my calculations go, I should have adequate points to quickly receive an ITA in the coming months (Master, bilingual, 28 yo). However, I have a serious concern about what would happen after that.
Even though I have been without criminal record my entire life and have always lived by the law, I did manage to get a listing in the Swiss Strafregister. This is not so difficult in Switzerland though. Due to my work I drive about 4000km / month, mostly long stretches on the highway. The speed on the highway is 120 km/h, which I was driving exactly. However, a "environmental protection stretch" was installed and the speed was reduced to 80 km/h for a few kms. I completely missed the sign and, as no road works were being done, the only moment where I found out I was speeding was when the camera flashed in my eyes. 120 on the meter got corrected to 116 km/h, ergo 36 km too fast on the highway which leads to the following mention in the Criminal Records (translated):
"Major traffic violation by exceeding the maximum speed signaled on highway"
The punishment: 3 months of license suspension and a ridiculous fine (or you can opt for 5 days in prison).
In German, this is called a "Vergehen" which translates to a "misdemeanour", which is from what I understood a summary offence.
How will this be treated by immigration? 36 km/h too fast on the highway would not even be considered a crime in the Criminal Code in Canada according to me. From what I understood, one single summary offence should not make you inadmissible.
Do you think I'll be able to pass with this? After two years it will disappear from my records worst case, but I would prefer not to wait 2 years.
Thanks for your opinion and advice.
Currently I'm in the process of collecting all documents for the Express Entry program in order to join my loved one in Canada. I'm a Belgian citizen (28yo), currently living and working in Switzerland.
As far as my calculations go, I should have adequate points to quickly receive an ITA in the coming months (Master, bilingual, 28 yo). However, I have a serious concern about what would happen after that.
Even though I have been without criminal record my entire life and have always lived by the law, I did manage to get a listing in the Swiss Strafregister. This is not so difficult in Switzerland though. Due to my work I drive about 4000km / month, mostly long stretches on the highway. The speed on the highway is 120 km/h, which I was driving exactly. However, a "environmental protection stretch" was installed and the speed was reduced to 80 km/h for a few kms. I completely missed the sign and, as no road works were being done, the only moment where I found out I was speeding was when the camera flashed in my eyes. 120 on the meter got corrected to 116 km/h, ergo 36 km too fast on the highway which leads to the following mention in the Criminal Records (translated):
"Major traffic violation by exceeding the maximum speed signaled on highway"
The punishment: 3 months of license suspension and a ridiculous fine (or you can opt for 5 days in prison).
In German, this is called a "Vergehen" which translates to a "misdemeanour", which is from what I understood a summary offence.
How will this be treated by immigration? 36 km/h too fast on the highway would not even be considered a crime in the Criminal Code in Canada according to me. From what I understood, one single summary offence should not make you inadmissible.
Do you think I'll be able to pass with this? After two years it will disappear from my records worst case, but I would prefer not to wait 2 years.
Thanks for your opinion and advice.
