Immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah spoke to criminal lawyer Charles Fair of Fair Legal in Calgary about how a background check can prevent Canadians from crossing the border to the United States for business, holidays or even just to transfer flights - and how a U.S. Visa Waiver of Inadmissibility can "forgive" your issue so you can legally travel to and through the U.S.
Evelyn Ackah on the Fair Legal Blog: Is A Criminal Charge Preventing You From Visiting The US?
Evelyn L. Ackah, BA, LL.B.
Founder/Managing Lawyer
Ms. Ackah is passionate about immigration law because it focuses on people and relationships, which are at the core of her personal values. Starting her legal career as a corporate/commercial ...
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