It is illegal to enter the U.S. with a Canadian criminal record. The chances of the Customs Border Protection (CBP) pulling up your criminal record through the CPIC database are high and will be detrimental to your travel in the future. It is in your best interest to remove your criminal record prior to travelling outside of Canada. If there is an immediate need to travel, please click here to send your request to us so that one of our Waiver experts can give you advice.