US Entry Waiver

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The Admissibility Review Office (ARO) is the ONLY agency authorized to grant a US Entry Waiver. Third-party companies, such as Ferraro's Fingerprinting Agency Inc., can assist in preparing your application but are NOT involved in the decision-making process and CANNOT influence the outcome in any way.

A US Entry Waiver allows foreign nationals with a criminal record, which would typically make them ineligible to enter the United States, to travel across the border. This official document from the U.S. government grants permission for entry into the United States despite the criminal record.

If you have a criminal record, regardless of how minor it is or how many years have passed since the charge, you may be denied entry to the United States. Attempting to enter without declaring your arrest could lead to permanent ineligibility or, in some cases, detention.

• Once denied entry, you can only return to the U.S. after obtaining a US Entry Waiver. 
• If you need to travel to the United States before your Canadian criminal record is pardoned, you will need to apply for a US Entry Waiver to legally enter.

• You have been refused entry at the border.
• You have been deported from the United States.
• You have overstayed your allowed stay in the United States (more than 6 months without legal status).
• You have worked illegally in the United States.
• You have been convicted or charged with a criminal offense in Canada and/or the United States.
• You have been caught at the border with fraudulent documentation, narcotics, or other contraband.

Please note, this is not an exhaustive list.

US Entry Waiver applications can take up to 12 months to be processed and granted, though the timeframe may vary and could be shorter or longer.

A US Entry Waiver can be granted for a period ranging from 1 to 5 years. The duration depends on factors such as the nature of the offense, the applicant's history, and the discretion of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In some cases, waivers are issued for shorter durations, with the possibility of applying for a renewal after the waiver expires.

Click the button below to learn more about how to apply for a US Entry Waiver!