Legal Question in Immigration Law in Canada

Entry permission

I have previously received Form I-194 due to a misdemeanor convict in Canada in 1993 of which I have received a Pardon from our government. My question is that do I have to apply for I-194 everytime for entry(my last I-194 granted was for March 98 to March 99) or there is any clause for forgivness after certain period of time? The waiting period in applying I-194 is anywhere from four months to ten months. I am an Canadian citizen and have relatives living in the States, it will even be okay if there is way to obtain I-194 for more than a period of one year. Thanks in advance for your help. I am prepare to hire U.S. lawyer to help me in this case.


Asked on 7/06/99, 5:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Henry J. Legere, Jr. Law Office of Henry J. Legere, Jr.

Re: Entry permission

Would need to look over the "pardon" order. If it is a true pardon then the conviction is not a conviction for INS purposes. If however it is merely a deferred, under advisement or expungement then it stills counts as a conviction and you must comply with the regulations. A more definate answwer may be given after a review of your documents. Wouls alos need to know what the charge was.

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Answered on 7/09/99, 5:41 pm


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