Getting ready to travel somewhere new should be exciting, but if you have a Canadian criminal record, you might be wondering whether you’ll face any issues when visiting Europe. Unlike the United States, most European countries don’t require Canadians to apply for a visa in advance for short trips, but that doesn’t mean you won’t…
Travelling from Canada to the United States is part of life for many, whether it’s for work, a vacation, or visiting family. However, for Canadians with criminal records, crossing the border can be tricky. The U.S. has strict rules, and even minor past offences can create issues. That’s where a U.S. Entry Waiver comes in…
A pardon, officially known as a record suspension, can significantly improve your life, clearing your path for employment, travel, and peace of mind. If you’ve been wondering how to get a pardon in Canada, this guide will explain the steps to navigate the process successfully and how the experts at Pardons Canada can help. Eligibility…
Each year, Canadian and US diplomatic officials meet to discuss cross-border security issues relating to criminals in both countries. They meet at a forum called the US – Canada Cross Border Crime Forum, and each year, they put out a communique on their discussions. This article will discuss the main takeaway from the most recent…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’)…
www.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…
www.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…
www.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…
www.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…
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.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…
