@John Well that is why we are the U.S. Immigration Law Intelligence Analyst and you specialize in fingerprints. Btw that was not meant to come off as being rude. The wording is clearly in the U.S. Immigration Nationality Act regarding charges. CBP can use charges to go on a fishing trip, and people can indeed talk themselves into needing a waiver. We have a copy of the training material that CBP uses to get people to facilitate this problem. Essentially, your words can indeed be used against you.

Ken Scott
Senior U.S. Immigration Law Intelligence Analyst
www.usentrywaiverservices.com
888 908-3841
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@Michelle

As you point out, this procedure can vary across the country. My experiences are southern ontario/GTA centric. I would rarely have a request in another province, although I did have quite a few in BC last year. Delta BC to be specific.

@Ken, I am not sure if we use the same wording...I used to refer to a "purge" for charges that were conditional or absolute discharges ONLY, as this is how the Parole Board and RCMP refer to them. I use the term "File Destruction" for all other charges that did not result in a conviction, such as withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, not guilty, ect. They are 2 different process and procedures, and yes, an individual can do both on their own. However, file destructions are becoming more difficult as Police Stations, are starting to implement guidelines of their own, before approving them. It is best for the individual to check with the arresting police station first. This is a good topic to bring up, as withdrawn, dismissed and stayed information on CPIC, effects individuals applying for Immigration, especially Citizenship.

I should add "why" these types of inquiries are no longer that common.

When people are charged, and the charges are dismissed, I find lawyers do a better job of explaining the client can get rid of the record than they did in the past.

Also, almost every police force has a greater online presence than they had in the past, and are looking for way to to DECREASE non-emergency phone calls. Most people would rather go online anyways. So an application online is very common. Toronto, Peel, York, Duham and Halton ALL have online applications. They also have detailed instructions of "when and how" to apply.

Purges/Charge Destroys used to be far more common. Now we only do them if the client gets rejected, or if they REALLY can't be bothered. Not a money maker here at all. Ken doesn't do pardons or he would realize making a video about this is a waste of time.

@Ken

"The only ones trying to save you money" -False.

As I posted before, when someone calls and says they are NOT convicted, we tell them the following.

-you are not inadmissible
-most people forces have an online system now, so you can apply yourself. If they do not, try sending a letter.
-If that fails, then call us back and we can do it for you for a fee.

Your posting about something VERY rarely inquired about. Maybe once every two weeks? At best once a week.

No "breaking news" here. Everyone, ignore the video, go online and check the website of the police force that arrested you.