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 […]
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 […]
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: 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: Can I get NEXUS with a DUI?
Visitor: I’ve had my fingerprints taken three times. The first time was in 1979 when I got my first DUI at 16. The second time would have been in 1981 when I got my second DUI or Impaired Driving. Both times were in Burns Lake, BC. To the best of my recollection for the first offence […]
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: 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 […]
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: Do I Need a US Waiver for the Rest of My Life?
Visitor: In 1993 I was charged under Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) “You are an immigrant not in possession of a valid unexpired immigrant visa, reentry permit, border crossing identification card, or other valid entry documents. You are an alien who has willfully misrepresented material facts in order to gain admission to the United States.” A quick background summary: […]
