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Found article: Refused US entry due to a past drug conviction

You can be refused US entry due to a past drug conviction or simply for admitting to have done drugs in your past. The current US border policies are long overdue for an update. As this article points out: "There's no reason to believe America is safer when we exclude or harass foreigners who are honest about drug use—and that's the only thing this policy achieves."

Read the complete story: Why is it Still Illegal to Visit the US if You Admit to Using Drugs?


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  1. KenNovember 28, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    What is the cutoff for being denied entry due to a criminal record?

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  2. Denied EntryNovember 28, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    There is no cutoff. Americans who are criminally inadmissible to Canada due to a single misdemeanor conviction will become "deemed rehabilitated" 10 years after full completion of their sentence, but no such provision exists for Canadians crossing the American border. Then again, the US border does not deny entry to Canadians for have a DUI, but entering Canada with a DUI can cause issues.

    Greg

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  3. Matt L.November 28, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Yea if you're worried about being denied entry to USA you need a US Entry Waiver, if you're worried about being denied entry to Canada you need a Temporary Resident Permit.

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