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Hello! Seeking some advice about applying for an IEC Work Permit in Canada as an Australian.

Back when I was 18 I made a huge mistake and got a DUI. I was driving the day after drinking and got into a minor accident where no one was injured. The court decided it wouldn’t be on my criminal record and I participated in the QLD Traffic Offenders program and had an interlock in my car for 12 months. The Judge decided this because I was so young, it was an isolated incident, and my current and future positive contributions to society outweighed the mistake.

3 and a half years later I have moved on, got my life together, and am applying for the IEC Work Permit Visa to work a ski season next year. The process so far has been smooth sailing, but now they are requesting a copy of my traffic history (which is something they only ask of people from VIC and QLD). When I initially applied they asked if I had ever been convicted of a crime, which I said “No” bc the DUI wasn’t put on my criminal record. I have no criminal record or any other reason for the Visa to be declined. I am not going to rent a car, get an international drivers permit, or drive while in Canada.

My question is, should I just share my traffic history and trust that they will see the court’s decision and it will be fine because they will also see the federal police check which came back clear? Should I share the traffic history, along with a letter explaining the situation and the court’s decision? Or am I cooked and should give up hope bc my Visa application is going to be declined?

Any advice, similar situations, or tips are greatly appreciated!

Hello! Seeking some advice about applying for an IEC Work Permit in Canada as an Australian.

Back when I was 18 I made a huge mistake and got a DUI. I was driving the day after drinking and got into a minor accident where no one was injured. The court decided it wouldn’t be on my criminal record and I participated in the QLD Traffic Offenders program and had an interlock in my car for 12 months. The Judge decided this because I was so young, it was an isolated incident, and my current and future positive contributions to society outweighed the mistake.

3 and a half years later I have moved on, got my life together, and am applying for the IEC Work Permit Visa to work a ski season next year. The process so far has been smooth sailing, but now they are requesting a copy of my traffic history (which is something they only ask of people from VIC and QLD). When I initially applied they asked if I had ever been convicted of a crime, which I said “No” bc the DUI wasn’t put on my criminal record. I have no criminal record or any other reason for the Visa to be declined. I am not going to rent a car, get an international drivers permit, or drive while in Canada.

My question is, should I just share my traffic history and trust that they will see the court’s decision and it will be fine because they will also see the federal police check which came back clear? Should I share the traffic history, along with a letter explaining the situation and the court’s decision? Or am I cooked and should give up hope bc my Visa application is going to be declined?

Any advice, similar situations, or tips are greatly appreciated!

Hello! Seeking some advice about applying for an IEC Work Permit in Canada as an Australian.

Back when I was 18 I made a huge mistake and got a DUI. I was driving the day after drinking and got into a minor accident where no one was injured. The court decided it wouldn’t be on my criminal record and I participated in the QLD Traffic Offenders program and had an interlock in my car for 12 months. The Judge decided this because I was so young, it was an isolated incident, and my current and future positive contributions to society outweighed the mistake.

3 and a half years later I have moved on, got my life together, and am applying for the IEC Work Permit Visa to work a ski season next year. The process so far has been smooth sailing, but now they are requesting a copy of my traffic history (which is something they only ask of people from VIC and QLD). When I initially applied they asked if I had ever been convicted of a crime, which I said “No” bc the DUI wasn’t put on my criminal record. I have no criminal record or any other reason for the Visa to be declined. I am not going to rent a car, get an international drivers permit, or drive while in Canada.

My question is, should I just share my traffic history and trust that they will see the court’s decision and it will be fine because they will also see the federal police check which came back clear? Should I share the traffic history, along with a letter explaining the situation and the court’s decision? Or am I cooked and should give up hope bc my Visa application is going to be declined?

Any advice, similar situations, or tips are greatly appreciated!