US Waiver for Canadians

Not YouTube Everyone who reads this blog already knows that you don't need a lawyer to get an I-194 US waiver. The application and interview – although bureaucratic – is something you can do yourself. Well, it's the same with a Record Suspension (formally called a Pardon) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) is doing their best to teach the public this important fact. The Parole Board of Canada on YouTube Last February the PBC created a YouTube channel that already has a surprisingly good list of helpful content. While not recognized by the US , it's still quite obvious that getting a Record Suspension is a good idea. If you've started your application and need some help, PBC has created this short 4 minute video " Tips for completing a Record Suspension Application ". The main point PBC is trying to share is that you don't need a pardon services company to make an application for a Record Suspension. To emphasize this point, PBC has even crea...

I flew down with family during the holiday from Ottawa to St Petersburg, Florida and stayed through January 1st. Although it was Christmas break, customs and border protection seemed to be lightly staffed as we were the last flight of the day heading to the US. As with all other times – when travelling with my wife and children – we were not passed on to secondary screening. Once the border officer had taken my digital fingerprints and mug shot we were sent on our way. Quite painless. Total time through customs was less than 5 minutes. Of note, Ottawa pre clearance has not yet implemented the  automated passport control systems  which have been popping up in other parts of Canada.