Husband has had 2 DUIs in the USA, the last one over 15 years…

Hello:

His admission into Canada would possibly not be permitted until he receives confirmation of rehabilitation from a prior criminal offence by the Canadian government. If he did not do so, there is a chance the border agents will refuse his entry. They may not, but you cannot know for certain until at the border. It is in their discretion to refuse entry. You cannot get advance confirmation of whether you will be allowed entry or not without a formal rehabilitation from the Canadian government. He could be fine in trying to enter one day, and then be barred the next time.

There are two ways to apply for the rehabilitation.

He is past the waiting period that is required after a conviction to apply for a rehabilitation. Because he is past the waiting period, he can then apply at the border for a deemed rehabilitation. He would need to take with him documents to confirm the convictions and sentences and a copy of a criminal record.. The government will not guarantee that he will be granted a deemed rehabilitation though. This still remains in the discretion off the border official. While it would be odd that this would not be granted for non violent offences from long ago, it is not guaranteed ahead of time.

The other option is to apply to the Canadian government ahead of time for an individual rehabilitation. This basically involves sending them similar information and paying an application fee.

Here is web address to the specific federal government website that explains the process for each kind of application:

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/rehabil.asp

Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way that he will be able to enter the country without going through this process as he is currently considered inadmissible due to a prior criminal conviction.

Please review the above, and if you have another specific question for me I will try to answer it.