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Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?

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4.5.2016

Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?

In most cases Canadians can go to Cuba with a criminal record, but there are risks. If you travel to Cuba, you could be denied entry based on a record.

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1.27.2017

NEXUS cards and your criminal record

NEXUS cards make it easier for travellers to cross the border. However, a criminal record may cause your application to be denied.

Travelling to the United States for Year-End Holidays with a Criminal Record

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8.2.2022

Travelling to the United States for Year-End Holidays with a Criminal Record

Can You Travel to the USA if You Have a Criminal Record? Entering the United States for year-end holidays in 2022 may be possible depending on a case-by-case basis. We recommend reaching out to a pardon service agent to help guide you through the timeline for your application.

US Entry Waiver fees will not increase for most Canadians

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11.3.2016

US Entry Waiver fees will not increase for most Canadians

US Entry Waiver fees will not be going up for most of our clients according to an announcement posted on the Federal Register last week.

Border crossing tips: How to avoid getting pulled over

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12.20.2017

Border crossing tips: How to avoid getting pulled over

Crossing the border can be stressful, especially for people with criminal records. Even if you have the right waivers and documents, you can be pulled over. Check out these border crossing tips to reduce the chances of a secondary screening.

Crossing the U.S. Border with a United States Entry Waiver

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7.11.2012

Crossing the U.S. Border with a United States Entry Waiver

Last summer nearly 7 million trips across the United States border were undertaken by Canadian citizens. Unfortunately, this number does not include the many

Job search: Disclosing a criminal record to an employer

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12.13.2017

Job search: Disclosing a criminal record to an employer

Do you need to disclose a criminal record during your job search? The best way to handle a criminal record in a job search is to disclose it if asked.

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5.24.2017

CPIC: How are criminal records stored?

CPIC is a large federal database that contains information about active criminal records. It is administered by the RCMP.

Information sharing: Do border guards know about your record?

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11.10.2016

Information sharing: Do border guards know about your record?

Learn how information sharing about criminal records happens at the border. Learn what to do if you have a criminal record.

Do I Need a Canadian Pardon for Short Visits to the US?

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3.23.2012

Do I Need a Canadian Pardon for Short Visits to the US?

Discover how to obtain a Canadian pardon for short visits to the US. Learn about entry waivers, navigating immigration procedures, and more.

Criminal record check in Canada: What is it?

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10.27.2017

Criminal record check in Canada: What is it?

A criminal record check in Canada is a search of local and national police databases. Many employers will request a criminal record check in Canada.

Sun of a Beach... Criminal Record Limits Travel

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5.10.2012

Sun of a Beach... Criminal Record Limits Travel

Canadians love to travel. This fact is reflected in the number of Canadians currently holding valid Canadian passports increasing to 60 percent from only 36

Foreign Travel: Should you disclose a record at the border?

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12.1.2017

Foreign Travel: Should you disclose a record at the border?

Foreign travel can be complicated with a criminal record.Every country will have its own policies and could deny entry. You may need a pardon or waiver.