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If you have been convicted of a crime, you may be denied entry into Canada. However, depending on your criminal record, and how long it has been since you've completed your sentence, you may still be able to travel to Canada. People with criminal backgrounds are...
What Does Being Bonded Mean in Canada?
In Canada, you will notice that any job application forms you look at and fill out will come with a little box to tick accompanied by the words “Are you bondable?”. First of all, you absolutely must know what it means to be bondable before you just check the box. In...
Can you travel to Canada with a felony?
When crossing the border into Canada, it may not even cross someone's mind that their criminal charge from 30-plus years ago could stop them from entering Canada. However, any American with a felony conviction may not be authorized entry into Canada without a Waiver...
Important Notice: Department of Homeland Security Proposes Fee Increase for US Travel Waivers
Please be advised that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new fees for all applications, including US Travel Waivers. As of October 2nd, 2020, the DHS has proposed that the I-192 Waiver Application fee increase from USD 585 to USD 1,400. However,...
DHS Fee Increase for US Travel Waiver I-192
When crossing the Canadian border into the United States, there are several factors that aliens must consider. Depending on the applicant's immigration standing, citizenship status, criminal history, and purpose for crossing the border, one or more of several US Entry...
How does Canada know about my US criminal record?
Updated July 21, 2022 You may be able to travel to Canada with a criminal record with a minor offence as long as it is not DUI. However, for many offences, the government of Canada may consider you to be “criminally inadmissible.” Learn more about travelling to Canada...
Can I return to Canada if I have been deported?
If you have been deported from Canada, you may not be allowed to enter again, unless you have a valid reason to travel to Canada. If you were issued a removal order from Canada and you want to return to the country, you will need an Authorization to Return to Canada...
Travelling to the US with an Absolute or Conditional Discharge
Updated June 20, 2022 Even though a discharge is not a conviction, it is still evidence of guilt, and may still render a person inadmissible to the United States. In Canada, a discharge means that a person was found guilty, either by plea or finding of guilt, but was...
How to tell your partner, family, or friends about your criminal record
Originally published: February 17, 2022, Updated: March 27, 2024 Telling a new partner, family member, or acquaintance about your criminal past may be one of the most difficult conversations you'll ever have. You may wish you'd had the chat sooner or be concerned that...
Common Myths About Travelling to the US with a Criminal Record
A criminal record comes with many restrictions when travelling across the border. There are many myths surrounding the types of crimes that may or may not make you inadmissible into the US, and the circumstances that could deny you entry into the United States....
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