Understanding US Entry Waivers I-192: A Comprehensive Overview
Have you been refused entry at the American border because of your Canadian criminal record? This blog will discuss the essential information to help you understand US entry waivers, including who needs one, the application process, and common misconceptions about the process. I-192: US Entry Waiver Explained A US entry waiver, known officially as the […]
Pardons Canada: Denied entry at the US border due to drug offence
Visitor: Around 10yrs ago I was going on a golf trip to North Carolina and I was refused entry to the USA because the border patrol claimed they found traces of marijuana in my car. I have done several golf trips before and I am not that dumb to even attempt something like this. I […]
Pardons Canada: Getting caught with weed at the US border
Visitor: This all occurred at peace arch boarder crossing. So basically I was crossing the border planning on going to my buddy’s cabin at black ranch mountain. I was also driving two other buddies of mine, upon arriving to the border we were sent to secondary inspection for bag checks and the officer found my […]
Pardons Canada: Refused Entry to the US for a Theft Offence.
Visitor: I had been allowed to enter the us ever since i was charged on October 12, 1988 for theft under $5000. About 3 years ago i was transporting a passenger who had been refused entry into Canada back to the US! After she had dealt with the agent she informed me he wanted […]
Pardons Canada: Assault charge withdrawn, can I travel to Mexico?
Visitor: I am inquiring whether I have travel restrictions related to a withdrawn assault charge this year.I was arrested and charged for assault with a weapon causing bodily harm in March 2020. Although I had a strong self defense case, I chose to pay restitution (negotiated between my lawyer and the lawyer of my ‘victim’) […]
Pardons Canada: Travel to US with Assault Charge?
pardons.org Visitor: I want to travel to the US as my father in-law is very ill, and is at end stage Alzheimer’s disease. I want to travel and support my wife and her family during this horrible time. I am not that person anymore and have a very hard time living with the fact that […]
Pardons Canada Review – You Only Need a US Waiver if You Have Been Denied Entry to the US
pardons.org Many people believe that if you have a criminal record then you cannot travel to the US and that you need a US Waiver. This is not true. You really only need a US Waiver if you have been denied entry to the US. If you have never been denied entry to the US […]
Pardons Canada Review – Denied Entry to USA? Waiver is Required
pardons.org If you have been denied entry to the USA due to having an old criminal record or for overstaying your welcome in the USA then you will need a US Entry Waiver (I-194, I-192) to return to the USA. You may have traveled to the USA in the past with a criminal record and […]
Pardons Canada – Can You Be Denied Entry to USA with a Pot Charge
pardons.org Even though the pot laws are being proposed to change in Canada and marijuana is legal in 25 US states, you cannot cross the US border if you have a drug charge no matter how small and how long ago. The Americans continue to be very strict about drug charges and can even deny […]
Why do I need to get ink fingerprints
If you are not able to attend a digital fingerprinting agency (see the Fingerprint Locations document we sent you) or if your local police do not have digital fingerprinting capabilities, you must get ink fingerprints taken. To do so, you must first contact Pardons Canada so we can send you a Certification Authorization form that […]
Pardons Canada – A DUI for Americans Can Bar Them From Entering Canada
pardons.org Its true that a DUI in the US is considered a misdemeanor but in Canada its considered to be a criminal offence. Since the DUI is considered to be a criminal offence, the Canadian border agency can deny Americans from entering the country with a criminal record of any kind. If you are an […]
Pardons Canada Review- Remove Your Criminal Record and Be Safe to Travel to the US
pardons.org We help many people each day to obtain a Pardon or Record Suspension to remove an old criminal record. Even if you have multiple charges as is the case in the attached example, one Pardon will take care of all the charges. Once the criminal records are removed by way of Pardon or Record […]
Pardons Canada – Don’t Apply for NEXUS Until You Get a Pardon/Record Suspension
pardons.org If you are thinking of applying for NEXUS and have ever been charged by the police, make sure you get a file destruction, pardon or record suspension before making the application. We have received many distressed calls from people who did not think their old charge would show up, and next thing they know, […]
Will the U.S. be able to see my record once I get my Waiver?
If you have ever been refused entry at the U.S. border because of your criminal record, it means that the U.S. authorities have retained a copy of your criminal record. Unfortunately, U.S. Immigration does not recognize a subsequent Canada Pardon. The U.S. government will never erase or seal such records. Consequently, you will always require […]
How long will my Waiver be good for?
Waivers are issued for a period anywhere from 6 months to 5 years after which time they must be renewed. In rare cases, such as where a person has been refused entry for an offence that is not considered to be against moral turpitude, a person may receive a permanent document to be used when […]
