Pardons Canada There are many Canadians who have a criminal record and as a result cannot travel to the US. Even if you have an absolute or conditional discharge or if the criminal charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed or acquitted, you might still get turned away at the US border. If the Americans have already stopped you at the US
Pardons Canada There are many reasons why people need a pardon to remove a criminal record from public record. The most common reason to remove a criminal record is to have a clear criminal background check for job application purposes. Most jobs require a criminal background check before hiring a candidate. Another common reason to have your criminal record removed
Pardons Canada There are many Canadians who have been charged with a criminal offence and have no idea that they are eligible for a pardon. They carry the label of “criminal” with them for many years and can suffer many negative consequences as a result. Particularly a criminal record will limit your ability to cross the US border, apply for
Pardons Canada Every day we speak to people who have been in trouble with the law and are seeking a second chance in life with a pardon. Most people we speak to are good human beings who have made a stupid mistake in their life and as a result are now labeled as a “criminal’. This label is a heavy
Pardons Canada Many people with a criminal record are concerned about traveling to the US. Understandably so, considering that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can refuse you entry at the US border if you have a criminal record. Since June 2009, the Americans are requiring every Canadian to have a passport to cross the US border which has made
Pardons Canada These days its nearly impossible to get a job with a criminal record. No matter how old it is or how “insignificant” the infraction was, if an employer sees a red flag on a criminal background check, they are likely to hire another candidate. Even if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge, dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or
Pardons Canada Impaired Driving, also known as a DUI is the most common criminal offence in Canada. The consequences of getting charged with a DUI can be severe and affect your life in many ways. We speak to hundreds of Canadians each month who have received a DUI and have suffered the consequences of having a criminal record. Many people
The average time involved in obtaining a US Entry Waiver or I-194, may take longer than anticipated. Find out more at Pardons Canada today!
Pardons Canada Most people who get a criminal record are regretful for their past mistakes. Having the label of being a “criminal” can take a toll on you both emotionally and psychologically. Every day we speak to people about getting a Pardon and we hear how much a criminal record has affected their lives. Once a Pardon has been granted,
Pardons Canada Since June 30th we have received more calls than in the past from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and photographed by the police. This
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