US Entry Waivers

According to new US laws anyone who has a criminal record and is not a US citizen risks being denied entry to the US.  The only way to ensure access and to avoid any hassle is to receive permission from the United States Department of Homeland Security by obtaining a legal document that is called an ‘US Entry Waiver’.  

If you are planning to enter the United States and you have a criminal record, you should apply for a US entry waiver to avoid disappointment. Waivers are granted on a 1 to 5 year basis.

If you have received a pardon in Canada this does not mean that you have been pardoned in the US. The department of Homeland Security has access to all Canadian wide police information regarding criminal records. For guaranteed entry in the US you must apply for an entry waiver and receive permission from the Department of Homeland Security.