@John Rogers
Here's my situation.
About 15 years ago, I broke my neighbor's window with my own hand out of anger. Long story short, outstanding conflict, my belongings got destroyed, knocked on the door and my hand went through. Couldn't control myself. Confessed and got charged obviously with mischief. Than they added intimidation at court. Accepted the plea deal for the mischief charge and the conditional discharge. Done and over.
I went to the US once ever since, but they never checked or asked. I'm guessing now, I need a waiver. Funny how, Canada easily criminalizes its own citizens, and the true ones roam the streets.
Also what difference does it make if the record is removed by the RCMP? Provinces maintain cases in municipal courthouses. Companies consult those, more than we think. Pretty sure, some entry remains in the database for view to US officials.
I really don't see the point of dishing out huge sums to explain to the US, that I'm not a criminal because I got caught in a situation where someone tried to set me up.
Yeah, stories like mine exist. You will say do the waiver, at most I get 1 yr waiver....pretty steep....1100$ USD? Wow. What type of character letter do you write for this stupidity? Just saying....