US Travel Waivers

Refused Entry to the United States can be extremely disappointing if not devastating; particularly in the situations listed below:

  • Business Travel (meetings / training / trade shows) 
  • Pleasure Trips (vacation, honeymoon, traveling with children) 
  • Immigrating to the United States 
  • Temporary Study or Employment 
  • Retiring to the United States on a seasonable basis 
  • Travelling for Medical Treatment

There is also the possibility of lost employment opportunities in terms of a job offer or promotion that is contingent upon a person’s ability to travel to the United States.

Records

Records of criminal convictions are kept on the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) computer database. CPIC is connected to the United States National Crime Information Centre (NCIC) which gives access to U.S. Customs, Immigration and State Police departments. Once a person's record has been checked by a U.S. official, it is kept on the NCIC, even after a Pardon is obtained in Canada.

Refused Entry 

The U.S. can refuse admission to any person convicted of a criminal offence. This means that if you have a criminal record, you should obtain a US Travel Waiver to ensure that you will not be turned back at the border and that you can legally travel to or through the United States.

Anyone granted a US entry waiver should be at no risk of being refused entry to the US. A US Travel Waiver overrides any personal discretion border guards may have.

Assistance in Obtaining a Waiver

Commissionaires Victoria can take control and manage the US Travel Waiver application process for you. Our fees are fair and reasonable and there are no up-front down payments; you are charged as the process unfolds. We offer complete confidentiality and appointments are recommended to ensure that an administrator is available to assist you.

Call Clive Hall at 250-727-7755 extension 119 or email the Waiver Coordinator  for an appointment to discuss your needs. Or drop in to make an appointment at 928 Cloverdale Ave just past Shaw Cable and across from Rutledge Park.