Reference no: EM133499777

Case: Debbie and Stuart were married approximately 1 years ago. Debbie is a citizen of the United States and Stuart is a citizen of Canada. They are currently residing in Indianapolis, Indiana in the United States close to Debbie's family. They are hoping to start a family very soon. They note that the violent crime rates in Indianapolis make it an undesirable place to raise children and they do not have any family in the United States outside of Indiana. They consequently are hoping to permanently move to a small town in Southern Ontario where Stuart's parents and siblings reside as soon as possible.

Debbie and Stuart approach you for your advice on what they should do to make their plans of immigrating to Canada come true. Debbie explains that she is concerned about her ability to come to Canada because approximately three years ago she was charged and convicted of battery in Indiana pursuant to s. 35-42-2-1 1(A) of Indiana's Criminal Code. She tells you that it was her one and only conviction. She confides in you that it happened during her rowdier university years when she got into a physical altercation with a bouncer at a bar at the end of the night. The bouncer ended up sustaining minor injuries because of her altercation with him. She tells you that she received a suspended sentence and had to attend anger management courses. She also notes that after the conviction she quickly turned her life around and she thinks that she might be eligible for a pardon in Indiana. She really hopes that this conviction doesn't prevent or delay her from obtaining permanent residence in Canada

1. Whether Debbie is inadmissible to Canada. Be sure to include in plain language an explanation for the basis of any inadmissibility, noting relevant statutory provision(s) in your email