Does A Criminal Record Prevent You From Entering The U.S.?

Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident interested in working or immigrating to the U.S., but have a criminal conviction?

Criminal inadmissibility can render non-U.S. citizens inadmissible for entrance to the U.S. or be grounds for deportation for individuals already legally in the U.S. – even those who hold Permanent Residence (Green Card Holders). For those individuals already legally in the U.S., a criminal conviction can be grounds for deportation to the individual's home country.

The following is a list of criminal activities that render you inadmissible to the U.S.:

• Determined to be a drug abuser or addict (whether done so legally or illegally)
• Crimes of "moral turpitude"