pardons.org Here is a letter we recently received from a client who we helped to obtain a Canada Pardon for a DUI or Impaired Driving charge: “It feels so good to have been granted a Pardon. Having had a criminal record for a DUI made me think of myself as a bad person. I was ashamed. I worried people would
pardons.org There are many people who have been charged with a criminal record and are uncertain about the negative implications it will have in their life. Many believe that lesser charges like absolute or conditional discharges, stayed, withdrawn or dismissed charges will not affect their ability to get work and travel to the US. THEY ARE OFTEN WRONG. Every day
pardons.org We receive hundreds of thank you letters each month from people whom we’ve helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). Many of the criminal records are very old and have come back to haunt the person in one way or another. Usually the criminal record is discovered in a criminal background check for employment purposes
pardons.org Every day we receive thank you letters from Canadians whom we have helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). In many cases, the person is completely relieved of the burden of carrying around the label of being a “criminal” and is extremely grateful for being given a second chance in life. Here is a letter
pardons.org Each week we get hundreds of calls from Canadians who have been turned away at the US Border because of a criminal record. The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) has the authority to turn anyone away at the US Border if they have a criminal record no matter how small the charges are. Even if the criminal charge has
pardons.org A US Entry Waiver or I-194 is usually only required if you have been denied entry to the US. If you have an old theft charge for example, you may get a Canada Pardon and then be safe to travel to the US without the worry of being denied entry. Here is a thank you letter from a client
pardons.org We receive many calls from Canadians who cannot travel to the US because of an old criminal record. Often this prevents them from visiting family or friends or attending special events in the US. If you have already been stopped at the US border, then you will require a US Entry Waiver or I-194 to re-enter. This application is
pardons.org “This is a letter of appreciation to Pardons Canada for the stupendous job that they have accomplished in gaining my official Pardon from the Federal Government of Canada.” “Anyone who has tried to obtain a Pardon by themselves quickly realizes the barrage of red tape and mountain of paperwork needed to go through for even simple procedures dealing with
pardons.org The reason most jobs require a criminal background check is because the employee is in a “position of trust”. Obviously, having a criminal record, no matter what the offence, raises doubt in the eyes of an employer regarding the job applicant’s character. Even if your charges were dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditionally discharged, a red flag will
pardons.org Every day we receive thank you letters from people that we have helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). We feel so grateful that we live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. Especially because most employers and volunteer organizations are running criminal background checks which is preventing many people
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