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Who Can Apply in Canada
- Third Country Nationals (TCNs) who are not residents of Canada and who seek to renew their visa in any category.
Who Cannot Apply in Canada
If you have any criminal record, no matter how minor or how long ago the offense, you may be refused a visa or entry to the United States. There may also be problems in traveling through U.S. airports. Under U.S. law, a pardon issued by Canadian authorities is not recognized for purposes of entry into the United States. Even though you may have entered the United States without hindrance in the past, you may be denied entry at a future date based upon disclosure/discovery of your criminality. Not all criminal convictions create an ineligibility to enter the U.S., but any past criminal record must be declared. Attempting to gain entry without declaring that you have been arrested could result in a permanent ineligibility and/or detention at a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) enforcement facility while a CBP officer determines your admissibility. Non-Canadian citizens with any criminal record, or a deportation or removal order, must qualify for a visa in the usual manner and then apply for the waiver at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. At the time of interview, bring all records relating to the criminal offence so that the matter can be reviewed.
TCN Visa Renewal—Those applying in Canada should also be aware that they need a valid visa to enter the country.
For more information about Third Country
Visas, please click the following links:
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General Information on the Third Country Visa Process
General Eligibility to Apply for a Third Country Visa
More Specific Information on Applying for a Third Country Visa in Mexico
More Specific Information on Applying for a Third Country Visa in Canada
How to Apply For a Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate If You Are a Third Country National Present in the U.S. or Visiting Canada or Mexico
Third Country Visa Required Documents and Information
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