U.S. Entry Waiver Service
Cross the border with confidence.
A formal waiver lets individuals with a Canadian criminal record legally travel to the United States — reviewed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
What is a U.S. Entry Waiver?
A U.S. Entry Waiver — also known as a Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility — allows individuals with a criminal record to legally travel to the United States. If you have a Canadian Criminal Record (CCR), you may be considered inadmissible and could be denied entry at the border, even for business or leisure travel.
If you have already been refused entry, attempting to cross again without a waiver may result in further complications, including possible detention.
The waiver is a formal application submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reviewed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its purpose is to assess whether you pose any risk to U.S. society. Once approved, it permits travel without being denied entry due to your past record.
A waiver is granted, not given.
A U.S. Entry Waiver is not permanent. It is typically issued for a defined period based on the strength of your application.
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Granted for 1 to 5 years, depending on the strength of your application.
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Longer validity may reduce the need for frequent renewals and additional fees.
Why do you need a U.S. Entry Waiver?
Certain criminal offenses can make you inadmissible to the United States. Due to information sharing between Canada and the U.S., border officers have access to your criminal history — without a waiver, entry can be denied.
DUI
Driving Under the Influence
Theft
Property offenses
Fraud
Financial offenses
Drug Possession
Controlled substances
A waiver demonstrates that
Financial offenses
- Your case has been reviewed by U.S. authorities.
- You have been assessed and approved for travel.
- You are permitted to enter the U.S. despite past convictions.
U.S. Entry Waiver VS Canadian Pardon
A Canadian Pardon (Record Suspension) and a U.S. Entry Waiver serve different purposes.
Canadian Pardon
Removes your conviction from Canadian criminal record checks.
However, it does not erase your record from U.S. databases.
U.S. Entry Waiver
Authorizes legal entry into the United States despite past convictions.
Required even when a pardon has been granted.
If U.S. authorities (CBP) have previously accessed or recorded your information, your past conviction may still appear at the border — even after a pardon. This means a pardon alone may not guarantee entry, and you may still require a U.S. Entry Waiver to travel without issues.
If you have a record and plan to travel to the United States, a waiver is often essential.
Avoid delays, denial, or complications at the border. Begin the process with a single appointment.