Pardons Canada – No Criminal Conviction and Still Refused Entry at US Border
Pardons Canada The Americans are getting even more strict at the US border if you have ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offence. Even if the charge is withdrawn, dismissed, peace bond, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged, its important to get a file destruction to remove the prints, photos, court and police records […]
Pardons Canada – Beware of Online Pardon Agency Scammers
Pardons Canada Every year we hear of another Pardons agency that has gone out of business, leaving hundreds of applicants stranded. We have recently received many calls and emails from distressed customers of Express Pardons who recently shut its doors. This is a particularly disturbing situation because Express Pardons spent tens of thousands of dollars […]
I’ve lost my Waiver and it’s still valid. What do I do?
A replacement Waiver will be issued if the original was lost, stolen or mutilated. To request a new Waiver, you will need to fill in Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition). Go to www.cbp.gov and search for I-824. The form and all details regarding submission can be found there. You […]
Can I travel to the U.S. with a Canadian conviction?
It is illegal to enter the U.S. with a Canadian criminal record. The chances of the Customs Border Protection (CBP) pulling up your criminal record through the CPIC database are high and will be detrimental to your travel in the future. It is in your best interest to remove your criminal record prior to travelling […]
I can’t remember all my charges to include in my personal letter. What should I write?
Click here and indicate that you need a copy of your criminal record sent to you.
What do I put in my personal letter?
Please refer to the Waiver Checklist provided by our office. If you have misplaced it, please click here and request another copy.
I am not employed. How do I prove my socio-economic ties to Canada?
Please refer to the Waiver Checklist that we provided you to determine the appropriate documentation for your individual situation. If you have misplaced it,please click here and request another copy.
I still haven’t received my Waiver from the U.S. What do I do?
If you have submitted your Waiver application more than 90 days ago, you may follow up with the Admissibility Review Office by email, using the instructions we provided along with your completed Waiver package.
Why does it take so long to process a Waiver?
As well as the documents we have requested from you, it also takes time to collect the documents related to your criminal record. We need to make written requests to the RCMP, courts and local police departments. These documents have to be carefully reviewed against the information you have submitted to ensure there are no […]
I have been denied at the border while in the process of obtaining my Pardon. What do I do?
You now need to apply for a U.S. Entry Waiver in addition to the Pardon. Do not try to cross the border again until you have obtained one, as you could be detained and/or banned from re-entering the U.S. for a period of two to twenty years.
Pardons Canada – Trip of a Lifetime, Denied Entry to US For Old Criminal Record
Pardons Canada There was a recent article reported on the CBC about a man who won an all expenses paid trip to the Superbowl He was shocked to be denied entry to the US because of a pot possession conviction from 1981. Even a small criminal charge dating back decades will get in the way […]
Pardons Canada – I-212 Overstaying Your Welcome in the US
Pardons Canada We receive many inquiries from people who have been denied entry to the US because they overstayed their welcome in the US. Often times, the Americans will deport the person back to their country or give them a ban from returning to the US for a period of time. If you have now […]
Pardons Canada – Person with Peace Bond for Common Assault Gets Refused Entry to US
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of calls and emails each week from people who are turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. The Americans are becoming much more strict at the border and will deny you entry even if your criminal charge was withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond, absolute or […]
Pardons Canada – Traveling to the USA with an Assault charge
Pardons Canada Every day we get inquiries about being safe to travel to the US with a criminal record. Assault convictions are among the most common criminal charges in Canada. Once a pardon is granted, you should be safe to travel to the US without a US Entry Waiver (I-192) as long as you have […]
Pardons Canada – Retired Couple Gets Denied Entry to US for 40 Year Old Pot Charge
Pardons Canada We receive hundreds of email and phone calls each week from Canadians who have been denied entry to the US because of a criminal record. In many cases, the people have been traveling to the US many times but a random criminal check at the US border by one customs agent turns their […]
