Canadian citizen returning to the US after a 10-year ban
I entered the US in 1997 on a student visa. My visa expired in 2002 but I did not leave the US. On my way to Canada I was stopped by the US Border Patrol in 2006. I was arrested for overstaying my visa and given a deportation hearing date. I did not attend the date as I was then in Canada. In July 2007 a deportation order was issued and I was given a 10-year ban. That 10-year ban has now expired and I wish to return to the US to visit. Do I need to apply for a waiver since 10 years have passed?
Best Answer
No. If the ban is over, no waiver is needed.
As a Canadian citizen wanting to visit the US, you would simply travel with your Canadian passport to a US port of entry to seek entry as a Canadian usually would. No other action or application is needed. The decision of whether to let you in as a visitor is with the immigration officer at entry, as always.
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Can a Canadian citizen be denied entry to US?
Criminal Inadmissibility - If you have ever been convicted of a crime in Canada or abroad, even if it was 20+ years ago, you risk being denied entry to USA. This is one of the most common reasons for Canadian travellers to be given a notice of refusal at the border (and sometimes even detained).Can Canadian citizens enter the USA now?
All non-immigrant, non-U.S. citizen air travelers to the United States must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. In addition, fully vaccinated foreign nationals may also enter the United States at land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals.How long does it take to get a waiver to enter the US?
How long does it take to receive a US entry waiver? The application process for a US entry waiver can take from six to 18 months depending on its complexity.What happens if a Canadian overstays in the US?
They can be barred from returning to the U.S. for three years, and those who overstay for longer than a year face a 10-year ban. For more information, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. A criminal record will prevent you from entering the USA or obtaining your USA immigration status.Can I return to the USA if I was deported but now married to a US Citizen ? USA Immigration Lawyer🇺🇸
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I want to give an update. I traveled to the US at the end of March. I crossed a the Pembina/Emerson border crossing. When I got to the window I presented my passport then the border agent asked me if I had ever had contact with the US border patrol. I said yes and gave the date and a brief explanation. Then he asked me to come inside. When I got inside I explained my situation again then they said they needed to verify my identity. The took my finger prints and after about 30 minutes they asked me where I was going, how long I was staying and when I planned to return then they let me enter the US. Overall, it was an fairly easy process.
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