US Entry Waiver

If you are attempting to enter the United States it is important to know that the border guards in the United States have permission by law to refuse entry to any individual for any and all convictions that show up in their criminal record. They are not required to take into account the details of the crime. This means that you could have a drunken driving conviction from 10 years ago or have a theft from a year ago and it will be looked at in the same exact way. However, if you are granted a U.S. entry waiver, you should not be refused entry into the United States. The entry waiver will override the personal discretion that the border guard may have.  

The current laws that are in place are forever changing, which is why it is a good idea to have an immigration lawyer help you through the process. It is important to note that the laws to get into the United States are much different than the laws to get into Canada. You will want to make sure that you understand the requirements of the law so that you can abide by the rules in regard to entering the United States. Individuals who are found in the United States illegally may not be allowed to come back to the United States once they are deported. 

US Immigration Lawyer in Canada

Many Canadian cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Halifax has lawyers practicing US Immigration Law.  If you need professional help filling out a US government form, a United States lawyer is the type you want to retain.

Pardons

If you have a record suspension in Canada (also called a "Canada pardon") the United States border can still see your criminal record and therefore you will still be denied entry if you have a criminal history.  Only a USA Waiver can help you overcome criminal inadmissibility.