Pardons Canada Review – How Long Does a US Entry Waiver Last?
Pardons Canada People are shocked when they are stopped at the US border and ultimately denied entry to the US due to a past criminal record. The reason people are surprised is because they either thought the criminal record was already gone or they did not believe that the Americans can see the criminal record. […]
Pardons Canada – Do you need a US Entry Waiver if you have a pardon?
Pardons Canada People are confused about what the US policy is for allowing Canadians to enter the US with a Canadian criminal record. Here is a typical example of a question we often receive by email or by phone regarding being safe to travel to the US with a criminal record: Your question: “I received […]
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Criminal Record to Obtain Citizenship
Pardons Canada There are many reasons people want to remove a criminal record apart from employment and travel purposes. Oftentimes, in order to obtain your Canadian citizenship you cannot have a past criminal record. Once a pardon or record suspension is granted, then the criminal record is no longer available to the public and you […]
[Video] Travel to the US with a Criminal Record
In this short video, we go trough the why, how and when you need to apply for US Entry Waiver, the different waiver documents and answers to some of the most common questions we receive about entry waivers for Canadian citizens. As a reminder, it is illegal to travel to US with a criminal record.
Pardons Canada Review – Remove Theft Conviction to be Safe to Travel
Pardons Canada Thank you so much for assisting my husband (Jim) in obtaining his pardon, record suspension. We (Betty & Jim) are so grateful for your assistance and final result. It Is great to be free of this record hanging over his head. He should have done this many years ago, but better late than […]
Pardons Canada – Americans Denied Entry to Canada due to Criminal Record
Pardons Canada A recent article was written about how the Canadian airlines resent having to shoulder the fee of returning passengers coming to Canada who have a criminal record. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/25/airlines-resent-paying-tab-to-return-passengers-rejected-by-canada_n_8645152.html If you are an American traveler with a criminal record and wish to enter Canada you will need to obtain a special clearance known as […]
Pardons Canada – US Border Security Tightens Rules on Canadians With Criminal Records
Pardons Canada Many people are unaware that if you have a criminal record or have been charged for a criminal offence you can get denied entry at the US border. The Americans do random criminal checks at each border and they continue to increase their dilligence in this regard. Even if the criminal offence was […]
Pardons Canada – Denied Entry at US Border with Very Old Theft Charge
Pardons Canada People are always in shock when they are denied entry at the US border due to an old criminal record. They are usually in shock because they never thought it would get in the way, or they traveled in the past and were never denied entry. The Americans do random criminal checks which […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record To Be Safe for Travel to US
Pardons Canada Each month we receive many emails and thank you letters from people we have helped to remove a criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension, file destruction. The following letter comes from a person living in Edmonton who had a petty theft conviction from over 25 years ago. The person lived with […]
Pardons Canada – Americans with a DUI can get denied entry to Canada
Pardons Canada Each week we receive many emails and calls from Canadians who have been denied entry to the US because they have an old criminal record. Once they have been denied entry they require a US Entry Waiver (I-192) to return to the US which is an expensive and lengthy application. Americans who wish […]
Pardons Canada – How Do I Know If I Need a Waiver to Travel to the US?
Pardons Canada One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a […]
Pardons Canada – What Is The Difference Between a Pardon and a US Entry Waiver?
Pardons Canada One of the most common questions we get asked is “what is the difference between a pardon and a US Entry Waiver?”. Many people believe that because they have a criminal record they automatically need a US Waiver to enter the US. This belief is false. A US Entry Waiver is really only […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record for Safe Travel
Pardons Canada The Americans have a zero tolerance at the border for visitors with a criminal record. Each week we receive hundreds of emails and calls from people who have been denied entry to the US due to a past criminal offence. Once you are in the US system, you will need a US Entry […]
Pardons Canada – Applying for Nexus with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada Nexus allows easy access to the US through border control but in order to receive a Nexus card you cannot have a criminal record. In fact, even if you were fingerprinted for a criminal offence and the charges were later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, your Nexus application will […]
Pardons Canada – Man Gets Denied Entry to US for Theft Conviction Over 18 Years Ago
Pardons Canada We often receive calls and emails from people who get denied entry to the US because of an old criminal conviction. No matter how old or how small the criminal charge was, the Americans can turn you away at the US border. It is especially sad when a person is with their family […]