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just got a canadian pardon, can i get into usa

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by pete159, Feb 20, 2009.

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  1. Feb 20, 2009 #1
    pete159

    pete159 Light Load Member

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    I was charged for 2 crimes in 91 and 94, i never attemted to get into the usa from canada during that time.
    i just got a pardon for my crimes and now my records should be sealed and able to be viewed by border agents as they can only get the rcmp records of a canadian.
    if i keep my mouth shut at the border will i have any problems?
     
    pete159, Feb 20, 2009
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  3. Feb 20, 2009 #2
    walleye

    walleye Road Train Member

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    I would contact an attorney to see what they say,....Or call customs and ask them,......
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2009 #3
    Rodeo_Joe

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    do you have a passport? You need that now to cross, or get your FAST card??
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2009 #4
    Drifter1948

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    Pete159 your record is only sealed in Canada, these offences were shared with the U.S. when they happened and NEVER come off their computers.:biggrin_25510: DO NOT lie about this to U.S. Imm. it is an automatic refusal of entry.:biggrin_2552:

    If the record is not for drugs or violence(I don`t need to know) you should not have a problem. You may be able to apply for a waiver, or if you can get a FAST:biggrin_25519: card you will be ok
     
    Drifter1948, Feb 27, 2009
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  7. Mar 2, 2009 #5
    7mouths2feed

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    Speak Spanish at the border and they'll let you right in.:biggrin_25510: LOL
     
    7mouths2feed, Mar 2, 2009
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    Texas-Nana Thanks this.
  8. Mar 2, 2009 #6
    WiseOne

    WiseOne Inactive contact bullhaulerswife

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    LOL, or Arabic.
     
    WiseOne, Mar 2, 2009
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  9. Mar 3, 2009 #7
    pete159

    pete159 Light Load Member

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    thx for the answers
    my impression is this.
    canadian agents can 'only' share info with border guards if someone with a record in canada trys to get across the border.
    usa border agents do not have instant access to every canadian once they get charged with an offence.
    so border agents only know of an offence if a canadian tries to cross the border with a record.
    if a pardon has been granted in canada, the record is sealed, and not able to be accessed by usa border guards as they only have access to federal records, which get sealed after a parden has been granted.
    I am 99% certain that canadian criminal records are not just shared with america upon conviction, and only available when someone with a record tries to cross the border.
    Who can confirm this?
     
    pete159, Mar 3, 2009
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  10. Mar 3, 2009 #8
    Working Class Patriot

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    One better than that......Just cross at San Ysidro and head for L.A.
    And no one will be the wiser....:biggrin_2554:
     
    Working Class Patriot, Mar 3, 2009
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  11. Mar 4, 2009 #9
    Drifter1948

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    Sorry I didn`t sugarcoat my answer Pete159, Don`t expect me to tell you what you want to hear what I told you is from experience, not good enough keep looking until you get the answer you want.

    Be sure to post when you get refused entry on info they "can`t" have.

    Good Luck
     
    Drifter1948, Mar 4, 2009
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  12. Mar 4, 2009 #10
    lilillill

    lilillill Sarcasm... it's not just for breakfast

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    Or better yet, float across from Cuba on an inner tube... if you touch Florida soil, congratulations!!! You're now an American citizen!!!
     
    lilillill, Mar 4, 2009
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