K Visa Can a U.S. felon enter Canada if married to a Canadian?

[wandaM]

I'm a Canadian living in the U.S. on a student visa. My fiance has a gun charge on his record from the past and has served his time. (I believe a year?)
If we marry here, as I doubt he can get across the border to marry in Canada, will he have to go through exactly the same process (rehabilitation papers) or would it be easier?
Thank you.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

It may be an issue, especially if it's a felony. But you can determine for sure what you may encounter by looking here, which is the official Canadian web site for immigration and this link should directly address your issue:

Application to sponsor a member of the family class

Good luck!