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Criminal Record - Will You Be Denied Entry?

If you have a criminal record and travelled to the US, have not yet been denied entry, be prepared for the inevitable. Do yourself a favour and don't go back until you have successfully received a record suspension (formally called a pardon). See my previous post on Record Suspension which includes a link to the Parole Board of Canada's guide.

If you have only 1 conviction, there is good news, you may not be inadmissible. See my previous post on claiming the petty offense exception. In this case, depending on your circumstances, it might make sense for you to retain an attorney or lawyer.

If you are unsure about whether you will be denied entry because of your particular conviction, be sure to check out this PDF defining "morale turpitude".


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