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…

Pardons Canada – Traveling to the US once a Pardon is Granted

pardons.org If you have a criminal record in Canada, you can be denied entry to the US.  Even if the criminal charges have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, you may be questioned at the US border and denied entry. If you are denied entry to the US you will require a I-192…

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…