Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with old criminal convictions – An Insider’s View

pardons.org We receive many calls from Canadians who have been turned away at the US Border for having an old criminal record.  Once refused entry, you require an I-192 or I-194 US Entry Waiver to return to the US.  The application process is costly and time consuming. Even if you have been charged for a…

Travelling to the US Once a Pardon is Granted

For Canadians with a criminal record, travelling to the United States can be stressful. Criminal charges, even those withdrawn or dismissed, can lead to complications at the US border, often resulting in denied entry. Obtaining a Canadian pardon offers hope, helps to seal a criminal record and potentially opens the door to smoother travel experiences.…

Pardons Canada – A Conditional Discharge Can Haunt You Well Beyond the Sentence

pardons.org Some people believe that a conditional discharge will simply disappear over time.  This is not the case.  Your fingerprints, photos, court and police records can stay on record until you apply for a File Destruction. The Americans do not distinguish between a suspended sentence, regular conviction or conditional or absolute discharge.  If they uncover…

Pardons Canada – Having a passport does NOT mean you can enter the US with a criminal record

pardons.org Many people call us in shock that they have been turned away at the US Border because of an old criminal record.  They were under the false assumption that because they have a valid Canadian Passport, that they have been pre-cleared to go to the US. This is obviously WRONG.  Yet hundreds of people…

Pardons Canada – US Customs Are Getting Even More Strict About Crossing US Border with a Criminal Record

pardons.org It seems like the US Department of Homeland Security is getting even more strict at the US border than ever before. We are receiving hundreds of calls and emails from people being questioned at the US border if they have ever been charged with a criminal offence. The question is tricky because if you…