Pardons Canada: Do I Need a US Waiver for the Rest of My Life?

Visitor: In 1993 I was charged under Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) “You are an immigrant not in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa, reentry permit, border crossing identification card, or other valid entry documents.  You are an alien who has willfully misrepresented material facts in order to gain admission to the United States.” A quick background summary:…

Pardons Canada: When Can I Get My DUI Removed?

Visitor: I am very interested in having my records pardoned, however I have a couple of questions.  I have not completed my Ignition Interlock Program (IIP), in fact I am in the process of writing a letter of exemption in hopes Driver Fitness and Monitoring will exempt me from this remedial program altogether.   My…

Pardons Canada: When Can I Remove a DUI?

Visitor: I’m looking to find out if/when I can apply for a record suspension with the help of your organization. I understand it is 5 years however unsure when that time starts for me.  The charge for my DUI or Impaired Driving offence was Dec 18th 2016; I was criminally convicted in Dec 2018 and (paid…