US Entry Waiver: The Complete Guide for Canadians with a Criminal Record

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How do you get a criminal record check in Alberta?
11.22.17

How do you get a criminal record check in Alberta?

An Alberta criminal record check is usually obtained at a local police station. Learn about the types of background checks in Alberta.

When will the US-Canada border reopen?
6.8.21

When will the US-Canada border reopen?

For over a year, people on both sides of the Canada-US border have been wondering when the borders will reopen. The closure of the border between the United States and Canada because of the COVID19 restrictions is looking like it could soon come to an end.

BC criminal record check: How to check your record
9.27.17

BC criminal record check: How to check your record

If you are working or volunteering in British Columbia you may need to get a BC criminal record check. Learn how to get a record check in BC.

Bill C-10 – Pardons Canada – Hefty Increase for Canadian Pardon Application Fee
3.31.12

Bill C-10 – Pardons Canada – Hefty Increase for Canadian Pardon Application Fee

Strong opposition to bill c 10 pardons did not stop the Government of Canada from increasing the fee from $150 to $631 in 2012.

Government Jobs and Your Criminal Record
10.11.23

Government Jobs and Your Criminal Record

Learn about Government jobs and your criminal record. When applying for government jobs, you might be concerned about background checks. Can you get a government job with a criminal record? Learn more.

Reference letter: Tips for your US Entry Waiver Application
3.3.17

Reference letter: Tips for your US Entry Waiver Application

The reference letter is an important part of your US Entry Waiver application. Here are some tips on getting a good reference letter.

Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?
5.23.14

Border Security TV Show: Reality TV or Documentary?

The wildly popular ‘Border Security’ series produced by Force Four Entertainment and televised on the NATGEO Wild channel is hard to classify. One thing is

Passengers: What are the risks when crossing the border?
6.21.17

Passengers: What are the risks when crossing the border?

If you are considering crossing the border with a criminal record, there are risks. This can affect your passengers who could be detained and turned away.

Court challenges: Applying for a pardon under the old rules
11.10.17

Court challenges: Applying for a pardon under the old rules

If you live in Ontario or BC, your eligibility for a Record Suspension may have been impacted by two recent court challenges.

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?
10.28.16

Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?

Learn how to fill out the measurable benefit form. This is your opportunity to tell the Parole Board why a Record Suspension is important to you.

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned
5.10.12

Lured by False Promises, Lesson Soon Learned

The fish sees the bait, not the hook; a person sees the gain, not the danger  – A young, naïve newcomer to Canada got a harsh introduction to peer pressure,

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record
10.6.17

Toronto Criminal Record Check: How to check your record

Learn about the process of getting a Toronto criminal record check for work, volunteering, education, Record Suspension or travel.

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process
2.10.20

How the Government can Improve the Record Suspension Process

A record suspension does not erase the fact that someone was convicted of a crime. But it does allow an offender who has completed their sentence and demonstrated they are a law-abiding citizen to have the record of a particular crime kept separate from other criminal records.

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?
11.27.23

What is a Criminal Offence in Canada?

Committing a Criminal Offence in Canada may leave a criminal record. Find out now if you have committed a criminal offence, and how to remove your record.

Will possession pardons make it into the legalization bill?
4.7.17

Will possession pardons make it into the legalization bill?

Around July 2018, the Canadian government plans to legalize marijuana, but there is no suggestion that possession pardons will be part of the plan.