visitor restrictions

No restriction on convicted felons. If he were to apply for residency then it might be a problem depending how old and what the conviction was for. The only place i have heard of people being turned away for convictions as minor as DWI is Canada.

The DR immigration official has no access to your US records. If he has a passport and $10 for the card he enters.
This has Jennymikee all over it.

Does his passport issuance predate his conviction? During his legal journey, especially if he was out on bail, or had a period of parole or probation, his passport may have had a hold placed on it. Best to check with the State Dept. to make sure any hold has been removed. The agency which requested the hold probably never issued a release when he completed his commitment to them without him requesting it.

handymike said:

Thanks--- Has never had a passport- Have been told the U.S. doesn't care once time has been served. Have been going by stories about Canada.

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He should be sure to apply for his passport early though. An old "hold' may still show up on his name if he was ever out on bail or served any period of parole or probation. The issuing authorities are not very effficient in issuing release of holds. This is very common for holds issued for outstanding child support. If a hold exists, it will be your son-in-law's responsibility to have the issuing agency issue a release to the State Department. The Stare Dept. will not issue a passport until they have the release in hand. This can take a period of time, so don't leave it for the last minute if you are planning to travel soon. Just because he never had a passport doesn't mean a hold preventing the issuance of one doesn't exist.