Hi guys,
I want a bit of advice if I can. In a sticky situation and not sure what to do.
Applied for a working visa from Australia with my partner.
Partners has come through fine, mine came back asking for more information in regards to 2 convictions 6 and 8 years ago.
1 was drunk and disorderly, the 2nd a public nuisance. Both times small $100 fines is all.
Sent in court docs and VISA was refused.
I then spoke with someone here at the consulate in Australia, and only then was i advised i need to apply for a criminal rehabilitation to be eligible to be able to enter Canada. Problem is that they say can take 8 weeks on average.
Once that comes back I can then apply for a working Visa again. And looking at the website there are very limited spots left.
Now, i have flights booked for december with my partner who has a job starting on the 4th while i have a few interviews etc lined up for work that week also. I know booking flights etc was not a good idea, but i honestly didn't even think that this would be a problem.
My question is, what will happen when i fly into vancouver if this criminal rehab does not come back before hand?
Will i be turned away for 2 of the smallest convictions when i was 18?
Am i able to apply for a tourist visa?
I do also hold a european passport, is there anything wrong with my trying to enter on that as a tourist when i arrive?
It being a different passport etc to my Aus one I assume nothing will "flag" up?
I could then apply for work visa, and when that comes through leave and reenter when its come back?
Sorry for the novel, but i am really lost. And really in some need of some direction and assistance!
CHeers
G.
I want a bit of advice if I can. In a sticky situation and not sure what to do.
Applied for a working visa from Australia with my partner.
Partners has come through fine, mine came back asking for more information in regards to 2 convictions 6 and 8 years ago.
1 was drunk and disorderly, the 2nd a public nuisance. Both times small $100 fines is all.
Sent in court docs and VISA was refused.
I then spoke with someone here at the consulate in Australia, and only then was i advised i need to apply for a criminal rehabilitation to be eligible to be able to enter Canada. Problem is that they say can take 8 weeks on average.
Once that comes back I can then apply for a working Visa again. And looking at the website there are very limited spots left.
Now, i have flights booked for december with my partner who has a job starting on the 4th while i have a few interviews etc lined up for work that week also. I know booking flights etc was not a good idea, but i honestly didn't even think that this would be a problem.
My question is, what will happen when i fly into vancouver if this criminal rehab does not come back before hand?
Will i be turned away for 2 of the smallest convictions when i was 18?
Am i able to apply for a tourist visa?
I do also hold a european passport, is there anything wrong with my trying to enter on that as a tourist when i arrive?
It being a different passport etc to my Aus one I assume nothing will "flag" up?
I could then apply for work visa, and when that comes through leave and reenter when its come back?
Sorry for the novel, but i am really lost. And really in some need of some direction and assistance!
CHeers
G.
