Category: US Waiver Information
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Calgary Man Can’t Cross the Border
Don’t do this if you want to travel to the United States. A Calgary man who had been living in New York with his wife and child fleed back to Canada after doing what seems to be a series of remarkably stupid things. Here’s how it went. Tang decides to try and break the record…
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Possession of a Controlled Substance
One of the more common charges we see here at the National Pardon Centre falls under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Most commonly we deal with marijuana convictions but we also see cocaine, hallucinogens and the rest of it. Interestingly enough it’s actually quite rare to see a possession charge all on its own, but…
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Crossing the border
I’m often amazed at how many people think honesty is the best policy at the US border. So let’s be clear: it is NOT. If you admit any illegal activity to a US border guard, particularly activity involving drugs, you will most likely be refused entry, fingerprinted, photographed, turned away. You will then be told…
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Canadian Pardons US Waivers: More Tips
Canadian Pardons US Waivers: Tips for Success Do you regret your past? How can you show that you truly have changed? An important part of any Canadian pardon or US waiver application is the required personal letter of explanation. This is a component of both applications and factors into whether or not your pardon and/or waiver…
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Canadian Pardon and US Waiver Advice
Taking the first step and committing to starting the process to obtain a Canadian pardon or US waiver can be the most difficult thing to do. Most people’s first thought is about the cost. But you need to consider that there’s a lot of paperwork involved and a considerable amount of work goes into preparing a good…
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Federal Pardon Waiver
Federal Pardon Waiver There is actually no such thing as a Federal Pardon Waiver simply because there is no such thing as a Pardon Waiver. Pardons and Waivers are separate applications. Both are submitted to federal authorities however. A pardon is granted by the Federal Government in Canada, specifically the Parole Board of Canada. A…
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Pardons and Waivers
Pardons and Waivers – What’s the difference? Pardons – also known as record suspensions – are applications submitted to the Parole Board of Canada (Canadian government) in order to seal a criminal record from public view. Waivers, on the other hand, are applications made to the Department of Homeland Security (American Government) in order to…
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Provincial Pardon and Waiver Services
I am almost at the point where I am ready to laugh since I’ve been dealing with these disreputable companies for so long. Anyway the short version of this story is that none of the information contained in the website images below is valid. The company should be avoided. Below is the home page for…
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The 5 Year Waiver
The 5 Year entry waiver A waiver allows you to travel to the United States if you are otherwise inadmissible to the country. It acts like a pass that enables you to travel to the US for up to 6 months at a time during the period your waiver is valid for. The maximum validation period…
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Can’t Go There? Get a Waiver
Below is a pleasant looking holiday destination. Unfortunately you are not allowed to travel to Hawaii with a criminal record. The law prevents you from crossing the border. If you are in this situation give us a call before trying to enter the United States. You will either need a Canadian pardon or a US…