Some could be, but most pardon and waiver experts are just normal sales people or lawyers. (Although, many lawyers could be called criminals too! hahaha..just a little legal humor!)
You have to apply for a waiver/pardon since you have a deportation record. If you are accepted that waiver/pardon, then you can apply for a visa. However, being approved for a waiver/pardon does not guarantee the visa approval and, similarly, having a visa in your passport does not guarantee your entry into that country.
Yes! Too many people think a pardon will get them across the border... The Americans do not care about your Canadian pardon, and it won't get you over the border... Make sure you apply for a us waiver at least a year before you need to travel.
No, if you have a criminal pardon, you still need a US Entry waiver before they will let you over the border.
To obtain a pardon without the funds to cover application fees, you can seek a fee waiver by demonstrating financial hardship. Many jurisdictions allow applicants to submit a request for a fee waiver, often requiring proof of income or expenses. Additionally, legal aid organizations may offer assistance in navigating the pardon process and help with fee waivers. It's also advisable to check with the specific pardoning authority for guidance on their policies regarding fees.
You can get a US Entry Waiver for 1 year, 2 years or 5 years. Usually first time applicants get approved for 1 year, but you never know, so apply for 5. And yes, you do have to re-apply each time... keep in mind too that if you have a pardon, you will still need a US waiver.
judicial, prosecutorial waiver and legislative waiver
Tagalog translation of WAIVER: paubaya
First of all, the term "waiver" comes up in Immigration law more than once and, in more than one case the term is related to a visa. Most commonly, "visa waiver" and "waiver of inadmissibility." There is a difference between a visa waiver and a waiver of inadmissibility. A visa waiver applies when a qualifying alien comes to the United States without formally applying for a waiver at a US consulate.
A waiver of WHAT ?
A waiver of WHAT?
That all depends on what type of waiver and from whom. Your best bet it to contact the organization that you are trying to get a waiver from and ask them about the steps involved from them.
If you sign the waiver, they own you.