If I lived in the US for 10 years as illegal immigrant but left at my own and have no criminal record, now that I’m a Canadian citizen can they refuse me entry?
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If I lived in the US for 10 years as illegal immigrant but left at my own and have no criminal record, now that I’m a Canadian citizen can they refuse me entry?
I’m orignally from India and had Indian passport when I was in the US. I did not inform immigration department before leaving US. I did get FBI and police clearances.
Asked on August 27, 2012 under Immigration Law, New Jersey
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
IF you were in the US unlawfully for more than 1 year, once you left the US, you are inadmissible to the US for a period of 10 years unless you can get a waiver on the basis of showing extreme hardship to a US citizen spouse.
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