Info needed on US citizen with felony "C" conviction, owning property in Canada?

Question

What are the restrictions placed on a US citizen, who is on 5 years probation for a 1st offense, non-violent, class"C" (possession of a controlled substance-cocaine) felony, in regards to property already owned in Nova Scotia, Canada. Property is not mortgaged, paid in full, all taxes are paid, and the property has a house on it, which is rented. Will entry to Canada be allowed? Can the property be sold? Any information or resources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

call the govt of canada you can reach them in the us at 1 800 O canada the letter Oh  btw not a zero before the canada.

Answer 2

It would be a good idea to discuss this issue with a probation officer and also with Canada Customs.

Answer 3

TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT, APPROVALS OF REHABILITATION, AND PERMISSION TO RETURN TO CANADA:

Those who have been convicted of an offence IN CANADA who wish to return to Canada must first apply for a PARDON from the CLEMENCY AND PARDONS DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL PAROLE BOARD. A Pardon permanently erases the Canadian criminal record, and any consequences of inadmissibility resulting from it. Those unable to obtain a pardon may still apply for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT. For more information on pardons, contact:

NATIONAL PAROLE BOARD,

Clemency and Pardons Division,

340 Laurier Avenue West,

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0R1.

# Those who have been convicted of an offence OUTSIDE CANADA, and have had 5 years elapse since the termination of the custodial portion (if any) of the sentence imposed (not the sentence served), may apply for a Minister's APPROVAL OF REHABILITATION. The Minister's Approval will permanently remove the inadmissibility caused by conviction.

If less than 5 years have elapsed, or if persons are only seeking entry to Canada for a single or limited period, then they may apply for a TEMPORARY RESIDENT PERMIT.

Those subject of a previous DEPORTATION ORDER FROM CANADA require PERMISSION TO RETURN TO CANADA before they can enter Canada. As well, those who have been subject of an EXCLUSION ORDER within the past 12 months require Permission to Return to Canada before they can re-enter Canada.

**NOTE: In general, applications for Temporary Resident Permits, Approvals of Rehabilitation and Authorization to Return to Canada take into consideration the nature of the offenses committed by the applicant, the number of offenses on the applicant's record, the length of time since the last offense, reports from parole or probation officers, the purpose for which entry into Canada is sought, and the applicant's standing in the community.

go to this page to read more about obtaining permission to enter into Canada:

http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/wa...

it has all the consulates in the US listed within that page,

Answer 4

Canada does not normally allow a convicted felon (regardless of class of felony) to enter the country. There would not be any restrictions on selling the property.

However entry can be granted to people that are normally barred under certain circumstances. Only Immigration Canada can answer the question as it applies to your specific situation.