The United States has very strict immigration rules for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have been involved with the justice system in Canada. A person’s criminal history, even for a minor offence, can result in being denied admission, depending on both the circumstances of the offence, the final result of the case, and their interview with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Generally, to be denied entry into the United States on criminal grounds, the non-citizen or non-resident must be convicted of a “Crime of Moral Turpitude.” The list of “Crimes of Moral Turpitude” is extensive. It includes drug offences (even simple possession of Marijuana), most crimes of deception and a number of crimes of violence. The definition of “conviction” is much broader than in Canada and may include a conditional discharge for a “Crime of Moral Turpitude”. If you are planning to travel in the near future, and are concerned about the impact that your criminal history may have on your travel plans, contact us today. We work directly with US immigration attorneys in assisting Canadians who wish to travel to the United States for business or holidays. An experienced US immigration attorney can assist you with the preparation of an inadmissibility waiver. If you do not answer truthfully when asked about your criminal history while attempting to enter the United States, you may suffer serious consequences. With respect to travel to other countries, we can assist with determining and fulfilling the travel requirements on a case-by-case basis.