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I am canadian resident who got convicted with a DUI offence in Canada. What can be the impact of this when I go for a visa stamping appointment in the US consulate for a work visa or when I try to cross the border to US on a visitors visa ? Will i be denied visa or entry or do i need to apply for waiver ?
 
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I am canadian resident who got convicted with a DUI offence in Canada. What can be the impact of this when I go for a visa stamping appointment in the US consulate for a work visa or when I try to cross the border to US on a visitors visa ? Will i be denied visa or entry or do i need to apply for waiver ?
If you’re not rehabilitated, you will denied entry into Canada for sure. Why are you saying you’re a Canadian resident ?
 
I am canadian resident who got convicted with a DUI offence in Canada. What can be the impact of this when I go for a visa stamping appointment in the US consulate for a work visa or when I try to cross the border to US on a visitors visa ? Will i be denied visa or entry or do i need to apply for waiver ?

You should speak with a Canadian immigration lawyer. The laws changed a few years ago and a DUI can now result in the loss of your Canadian permanent residency status. Suggest you get legal advice to understand where you stand. See the following article for some high level information:

https://www.canadaduientrylaw.com/deportation.php

I can't comment on the US.
 
When it comes to whether you will have issues with your US Visa you’ll need to speak to a US immigration lawyer. I am sure you are required to tell the US that you have been charged with DUI. You really need to speak to a criminal and immigration lawyer to try to find a way to settle your DUI case while minimizing the impact on your immigration status.
 
I am canadian resident who got convicted with a DUI offence in Canada. What can be the impact of this when I go for a visa stamping appointment in the US consulate for a work visa or when I try to cross the border to US on a visitors visa ? Will i be denied visa or entry or do i need to apply for waiver ?
As others suggested, consult with a US immigration lawyer.

And YOU have to disclose it when you apply for US visa or cross the border.

DUI is serious.