US Waiver for Canadians

This post is intended for non-Canadians attempting to enter Canada with a criminal conviction. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has an FAQ for visitors to Canada which includes a section called "Overcoming criminal inadmissibility". Can I enter Canada if I am found criminally inadmissible?   Normally you cannot enter or stay in Canada if you are inadmissible. However, there are ways of overcoming your criminal inadmissibility. If you are inadmissible, you may become admissible again if you: satisfy an immigration or border services officer that you meet the legal requirements to be deemed rehabilitated ; apply for individual rehabilitation and get approved; or receive a pardon or record suspension . You may also be offered a temporary resident permit if your reason to travel to Canada is justified in the circumstances; and you do not pose a risk because of your inadmissibility. Visits considered justified could include family emergencies or busine...

This afternoon I entered the US for the first time in over a year. The border process was quite simple. The airport where I fly out of has US Customs pre-screening. I approached the Officer handed her my passport, declaration and explained that I have a waiver to travel. She reviewed the waiver and asked me to complete a another form (I-94). Turns out that you will need to complete the I-94 every time you enter the US. It is an arrival and departure record. The Officer will give you an end date (when you need to be out of the US). When returning to Canada there is a section of the form that you will drop off with Canada Customs. You can read about it here . After completing the form, she processed me and sent me on to my gate. Strangely, she never asked me what my intentions were to be on this visit (I was heading down to visit a friend).