sandman311
New Member
So just to get a jist of my situation. I was born in Van, Canada. When I was about 2, my mother/father brought me into the USA to where I was brought up. First in Anaheim then WA . I went through the school system graduated high school etc. I was told about my situation when I was about 18 when i tried applying for job(s). I also attended college and got my associates in Business.
I had a child with my gf at the time, which has led me to stay in the states so that I Could see him on a consistent basis ( I know GOV doesn't care for that)
I had two situations come up to where I engaged in Crim activity. One Reckless driving(gross misdemeanor reduced from DUI) and another Neg 2 (traffic ticket, reduced from DUI)
So i decided I needed to move, I didn't want to violate laws (by being here) and commit more crimes as I was getting into more mischief. Also I feel that I have screwed my chances for the deferred action plan (diff thread ) bc of my Crim Record!
I moved back to Van being 24 right now. I have a valid SSN and drivers license from the states.
I had contacted a lawyer about going back and forth before I moved, and he is a very good one (judging by his consultation!). He told me I wouldn't have any issues crossing back and forth (which is my main concern to see my Son)
Now I have crossed back and forth a few times when I resided in the US. Once in 2010, and another in 2011 through POE and never had anything come up.
Since I've moved, I've traveled back and forth three times. On the third occasion, the border guard in Canada asked me if had been convicted of a crime to which I said no (assuming she was asking about Canada). They ran up a check and saw my reckless and asked why I lied, I clarified that I thought she was asking about CAN only.
She told me not to lie if the US ask's bc they can refuse entry. That's when my scare began. I know that the crimes left a trail of bread crumbs.. bc it ties in with my WA license which is granted with my SSN.
My question to the people on this forum IS. When and if they do ask about my convictions when I cross at the US border, I know I should say yes, and tell them details about the arrest. But do I proceed to tell them more about how I lived in the US Illegally? or Do i go by a dont ask, dont tell policy?
Im only assuming... but when they ask about my conviction and I answer, Im pretty sure he will proceed with "well what were you doing in the U.S at that time?"
Should I said " residing/visiting?" or just say visiting?
I know its not a good thing to lie, and I've been told to be short and concise as well as confident in my answers. But I would certainly appreciate guidance because I'm pretty sure if they flagged me at Canada border with USA conviction, then I'm sure the US side will bring that up when I cross next bc they share info!
I need to see my son, and on a consistent basis for his health and mine.
I know what I did in the US is ILLEGAL, and I do not want to burden tax payers (even though I had a SSN) nor do I want to have a bleak future with no career. But I moved "to do the right thing" even though it been extraordinary hard in isolation, without family/community. I understand the Bar, 3/10 years. To be honest, Id rather have the circumstance of my outcome then live in in paranoia EVERY time I attempt to see my son.
I would appreciate advice, and help on ANY level.
Regards,
I had a child with my gf at the time, which has led me to stay in the states so that I Could see him on a consistent basis ( I know GOV doesn't care for that)
I had two situations come up to where I engaged in Crim activity. One Reckless driving(gross misdemeanor reduced from DUI) and another Neg 2 (traffic ticket, reduced from DUI)
So i decided I needed to move, I didn't want to violate laws (by being here) and commit more crimes as I was getting into more mischief. Also I feel that I have screwed my chances for the deferred action plan (diff thread ) bc of my Crim Record!
I moved back to Van being 24 right now. I have a valid SSN and drivers license from the states.
I had contacted a lawyer about going back and forth before I moved, and he is a very good one (judging by his consultation!). He told me I wouldn't have any issues crossing back and forth (which is my main concern to see my Son)
Now I have crossed back and forth a few times when I resided in the US. Once in 2010, and another in 2011 through POE and never had anything come up.
Since I've moved, I've traveled back and forth three times. On the third occasion, the border guard in Canada asked me if had been convicted of a crime to which I said no (assuming she was asking about Canada). They ran up a check and saw my reckless and asked why I lied, I clarified that I thought she was asking about CAN only.
She told me not to lie if the US ask's bc they can refuse entry. That's when my scare began. I know that the crimes left a trail of bread crumbs.. bc it ties in with my WA license which is granted with my SSN.
My question to the people on this forum IS. When and if they do ask about my convictions when I cross at the US border, I know I should say yes, and tell them details about the arrest. But do I proceed to tell them more about how I lived in the US Illegally? or Do i go by a dont ask, dont tell policy?
Im only assuming... but when they ask about my conviction and I answer, Im pretty sure he will proceed with "well what were you doing in the U.S at that time?"
Should I said " residing/visiting?" or just say visiting?
I know its not a good thing to lie, and I've been told to be short and concise as well as confident in my answers. But I would certainly appreciate guidance because I'm pretty sure if they flagged me at Canada border with USA conviction, then I'm sure the US side will bring that up when I cross next bc they share info!
I need to see my son, and on a consistent basis for his health and mine.
I know what I did in the US is ILLEGAL, and I do not want to burden tax payers (even though I had a SSN) nor do I want to have a bleak future with no career. But I moved "to do the right thing" even though it been extraordinary hard in isolation, without family/community. I understand the Bar, 3/10 years. To be honest, Id rather have the circumstance of my outcome then live in in paranoia EVERY time I attempt to see my son.
I would appreciate advice, and help on ANY level.
Regards,
