Can a Person with a Recent Criminal Offence Travel to the U.S.?
The ability to visit the United States whether for business, pleasure or family reasons is something that many Canadians take for granted, yet for those with a recent criminal offence on their record, this can quickly become complicated. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol can deny you entry to the U.S. if you have a Canadian […]
Unlocking Travel Opportunities: US Entry Waivers Explained
The U.S. Entry Waiver is a crucial document for those looking to enter the United States. For Canadian travellers with a past criminal record, it represents a key that can unlock travel opportunities that would otherwise be unattainable. Whether your travel to the U.S. is for business, pleasure, or family matters, Pardons Canada is here […]
Pardons Canada: Can I Travel to the US with an Assault Conviction?
Visitor: I was charged in 2016 for Assault (my ex husband had scratches on chin) and mischief (broken cell phone case) and a failure to comply after I let him come around again. Spent 6 days in jail (to teach me a lesson-lesson learned) I’m being turned down for jobs working with the elderly due […]
Pardons Canada: Denied entry at US border, how to get a waiver
Visitor: I was denied entry at the US border due to a conditional sentence I received nearly 10 years ago. My family and I were absolutely heartbroken yesterday as we were on our way to our first family vacation to DisneyWorld. They gave me an e-safe waiver package. But it’s very confusing. What do I […]
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: Banned from the US for 5 years Due to Overstay
Visitor: I was denied entry to the USA and given a 5 year ban. I overstayed one day last year, however my passport was never stamped and I traveled to the USA a few times after that with no issues. I am a professional dancer that must travel to compete and train in the USA. […]
Pardons Canada: Denied entry to US for pot charge
The police have taken my fingerprints once in Saskatoon in the 70’s. Possession of one marijuana plant. No punishment that I am aware of. I never went to court. Only found out I had a record when I applied for a job in Nelson, BC in the early 2000’s and needed a CRC. I do not need […]
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: Theft under conditional discharge can I travel to the USA?
Visitor: I had a small theft under $250 charge when I was 16, to which the judge granted a “conditional discharge”, which involved community service hours and weekly visits with a probation officer. As this is almost 40 years ago now, to my best recollection I met all requirements for the discharge and to the […]
Pardons Canada: Denied entry to the US for a pot offence in 1986
Visitor: I had travelled through the US many times via land and air until approx 2008 when I was crossing the border into the US the border services pulled my passport and accused me of having a criminal record and quoted an alleged incident in 1986 when I was charged with possession of marijuana.I have […]
Pardons Canada: How Can I Travel to USA with My Criminal Record?
Visitor: Iam writing you, to ask for your approval to allow my husband to cross the US border. I would love to be able to go and visit with my family and friends that live in the States. My Daughter is graduating very shortly, I would love to be able to take her on a trip for […]
Pardons Canada: I Was Pardoned So Do I Need a Waiver for the US?
Visitor: I am interested in the cost for a US Waiver.I have an extensive Criminal record. I do have a Pardon under the old rules.I have been removed from the US previously in 2003 when I was brought in for Secondary and given a lifetime ban.I was pardoned in 2016. My last Canadian federal sentence […]
Pardons Canada: Pot offence in USA and Denied Entry. How Can I Fix This?
Visitor: Well I don’t have a criminal record in Canada but I did get charged in Tampa back in 1978 on a one ounce bag of pot. I did pay a fine of $1200 with a one year probation. Ten years after many trips into the USA I was asked this at the border and […]
Pardons Canada: Canadian with a criminal record in the US. How to get a waiver?
Visitor: I don’t have a criminal record in Canada but I did get charged in Tampa Florida back in 1978 on a one ounce bag of pot. I did pay a fine of $1200 with an one year probation. Ten years later after many trips into the USA I was asked this at the border […]