How can I live with my husband?

[Pleasehelp89]

Hello everyone. I could really use some help. My husband and I were married eight years ago in Canada. I was living with him there and had to return to the USA. Ive always had a criminal record which didn't prevent entry. But I now have two dui convictions and have been told I need trpsince it hasn't been five years since the end of my involvement with the court here. Is it possible to ever be with my husband again? We are still very much in love but the border has prevented us from really being together. Its been seven years since ive seen him. This can't be impossible. Thanks for any help you may be able to give.

 

[Ponga]

I think it's fair to say that YOU have prevented you from returning to Canada, not the border, because of your two DUI convictions. Don't blame Canada for taking this more seriously than the U.S. system does.

Perhaps he should consider immigrating to The U.S.?

 

[jomz]

I think it's fair to say that YOU have prevented you from returning to Canada, not the border, because of your two DUI convictions. Don't blame Canada for taking this more seriously than the U.S. system does.

Perhaps he should consider immigrating to The U.S.?

Excellent reply! +1

 

[scylla]

With 2 DUIs it will likely be difficult to get a TRP approved - however you can certainly try.

Agreed it's probably much more realistic in the short term for your husband to move to the US than for you to move to Canada.

 

[Leon]

Not sure why you haven't seen your husband in 7 years. Does he have some criminal conviction too that prevents him from visiting the US? Why do you not sponsor him for a green card?

 

[Pleasehelp89]

Yes 12 years ago he was convicted of drug trafficking. The U.S. has strict rules about crimes of moral turpitude.

 

[scylla]

Yes 12 years ago he was convicted of drug trafficking. The U.S. has strict rules about crimes of moral turpitude.

You're absolutely right about moral turpitude. He's inadmissible for life.

In that case you have no choice but to try applying for the TRP. If the TRP is refused, you will have to wait until you qualify for rehabilitation.

Unfortunately the life choices you and your husband have made are now preventing you from being together.

 

[Ponga]

Here's a wacky suggestion (if he lives near the Peach Arch border crossing in BC...which is unlikely):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Arch_Park

Recreational activities include walking and picnicking as well as a playground for children. Visitors are free to explore the entire park on both sides of the actual physical border, but should not cross the boundary of the park to enter the adjacent country without being cleared to enter by the respective customs authority.


You could at least see each other, standing at the border.


Good luck! It sounds like a very difficult place to be for you both.

 

[Pleasehelp89]

Thank you all so much. It has been very difficult for sure fir both of us. But we have never given up on each other. The choices we made are definitely hurting us now. But I just hope that cic will see that were not the same now and give us a chance. If anyone else has been in a similar situation with a criminal record and willing to work hard and proove themselves. Hopefully that will be worth more than the mistakes that were made along the way.

 

[steaky]

Why not considering living in a foreign country?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Why not considering living in a foreign country?

They probably face the same hurdles going to other countries with their criminal records.

 

[scylla]

They probably face the same hurdles going to other countries with their criminal records.

Exactly - especially the drug trafficking conviction. The honest truth is that they're stuck due to the choices they've made.

Only immediate option is the TRP. There's nothing else.

 

[OhCanada77]

Yes I'm pretty sure you'd not be allowed in the UK either. TRP is your only option really i'm afraid

 

[Sous02]

Can your husband not apply for a pardon? I believe he will then need some paperwork from the American consulate even after the pardon but worth looking into.