US Waiver Process

  • It takes about 5-10 minutes to fill the waiver application online or by calling one of our Specialists.
  • We then create a computer file specific to your case, complete all the necessary forms and present them to you to review and sign.
  • Once all the documents required are collected, we prepare the petition for you to present to the appropriate DHS office.
  • We keep you informed at each stage of the process

The DHS will take from 3 to 6 months to complete its adjudication. As your legal representatives, we will receive and handle all correspondence and calls from the DHS and the police and courts. As per policy, the decision of the DHS to grant or deny a waiver will be sent to you directly at your home address.

US Waiver Requirements

Please see the list below for further information on the requirements to apply for a pardon.

  • Waiver Requirements

    Criminal Record:

    We obtain a record check from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) in Ottawa. The record from CPIC will list all of your convictions throughout Canada. CPIC charges $25 to locate criminal records.

    Court Information:

    We obtain all court documents detailing your offenses as required by the Department of Homeland Security [DHS]. The fee for this service is $20 per court document.

    Fingerprints:

    You will be required to be fingerprinted, in ink or electronically, at your local police station, or at a private agency. Police services and private agencies charge between $25 and $75. Fingerprints taken electronically will expedite the process. You will also be required to be fingerprinted by a DHS official at a border crossing or international airport.

    Proof of Citizenship:

    A photocopy of your birth certificate or your passport.

    Reference Letters:

    We will inform you of the form they should take and the content.

    Personal Statement:

    We will advise you of the content and review your letter for appropriateness.

    Doctor’s Certificate:

    If you have been convicted of a narcotics offense, we will require a statement from your physician that you are not a user of narcotics.

    Employer Letter:

    A letter confirming your employment or a copy of your most recent tax return.

    Filing Fee:

    The fee is $545 USD payable to the Department of Homeland Security.