Pardon for underage offence

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When I was 16 years old I was deported back to Canada from the US for working without a permit (but no criminal charges were filed) I have no other type of criminal record (either US or Canadian). I know (considering current strict security checks) that I would be banned from re-entering the US because of this black mark. Can I ask to have this not considered or ask for a pardon because I was a minor at the time in 1966. In Canada, juvenile records are not admissible in adult court. Would this be similar in the US and to whom would I have to apply to for a pardon, US Immigration or the Justice Dept. Are pardons even given in the US ?

well I'm not quite sure about the pardon's and such...but I do know that juvenile records cannot be used in court in the US once a person is a legal adult.....sorry i cant help more! good luck

Actually that's not quite true -- law enforcement, including the courts, usually have access to juvenile records and do use them for enhancement of charges or sentencing.

I think you should talk to an immigration lawyer.

Jina Nam http://www.jinanamlaw.com