Re: Theft Under (can I leave the country)

You should not have a problem leaving the country or returning, though US authorities may question you about the charge if they run your name and see you've fingerprinted. If US authorities ask you if you've ever been arrested you must answer honestly!

Police will likely allow you to change the fingerprinting date if you explain your problem. Yes, be honest!

Re: Theft Under (can I leave the country)

I have trouble believing that the police will inform Immigration Canada about your charge. Immigration Canada however will have access to information about your charges, but likely only after you are fingerprinted and that information is sent to the central RCMP police information computer system, CPIC. If you received a blue appearance notice, you shouldn't have any proble travelling. If you signed a promise to appear and undertaking, you shouldn't have any problem unless there is some condition on the undertaking.

You should talk to a criminal lawyer in your area right away and see if you can deal with the charges even before the fingerprint date. In any event, you might be able to contact the police and get in earlier to do the fingerprints.