Hey there,
I 23M am currently a Canadian citizen (born and raised here). At the age of 17, I was convicted with a summary conviction of Assault with a Weapon. I was convicted under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Typically for youth offences, summary offences (canada’s misdemeanour) have an access period of 3 years, while indictable offences (canada’s felony) have an access period of 5 years. If you don’t commit anymore crimes within the access period, your record essentially gets “wiped.”
I have not committed any other offences, nor do I have an adult criminal record. I am past my access period of 3 years.
I am planning to immigrate to the United States for a better life. Business opportunities, weather (huge one), and honestly fun.
I have never traveled to or entered the US.
Will I be able to apply for visas or permanent residency, or even citizenship in the future, despite have youth criminal charges?
Please provide me advice in what to do in this situation.