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Pardons Canada: Are Fingerprints Required for Canadian Citizenship?

In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Now, biometrics are required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or permanent residence. Biometrics include fingerprints and photos taken for identification purposes. Biometrics are used to: Confirm your identity Prevent someone else from stealing your identity Check your criminal

January 12, 2022

Pardons Canada: Removing An Arrest Record?

Visitor: I’m looking to have an arrest record destroyed. Long story shot, I was charged with theft for passing the cash register in a grocery store…..however I was just going to get an item located between the doors. I’m completely innocent thus was not theft…..nonetheless I was charged. The police officer said he believed me but had to charge me?!? Doesnt make much sense but that’s what

January 11, 2022

Pardons Canada: Does social assistance help with cost of Pardons?

Visitor: I need to get this conviction of assault off my record because I can’t get a job anywhere in Canada. I’ve tried for years now since this conviction. I’m on social assistance and I haven’t been able to succeed since this situation happened here. I really would rather go to America where I think I would have better success

December 15, 2021

Pardons Canada: Travel to US with an absolute or conditional discharge

Visitor: Please tell me why I would need a pardon for an absolute discharge back in 1997? My wife and I have traveled to the U.S. on many occasions since 1997 and had zero problems until we spent $5000 on a vacation in January of 2019. We were unable to go on this vacation due to U.S border officials saying

December 7, 2021

Pardons Canada: Will shoplifting affect immigration status?

Visitor: When I was 19 I tried to steal lipgloss worth less then 16 dollars. I didn’t leave the building just exsited the store I was in. Anyways I immediately handed the lipgloss over to the officer as he approached me. I was questioned not arrested. I dont know if there were any charges. I know that there were no

November 11, 2021

Pardons Canada: Getting a job with Uber with a criminal record.

Visitor: The situation I find myself in, unemployable as an Uber driver, is absolutely absurd. I’m a respected husband and father with an ambitious, successful resume and excellent credit score. I’ve never had a problem finding employment or traveling. In short, I’m a decent (some say great) human being who wants to share his brand new Tesla with as many

November 4, 2021

Pardons Canada: Assault Causing Bodily Harm as an Indictable Offence

Visitor: I’m interested in applying to have my record suspended and get my criminal record pardoned. I have an indictable conviction for assault causing bodily harm that was handed down in the mid to late 1980’s. Although this conviction has never prevented me from doing anything that I’ve wanted to do, the entire situation was fabricated by the actual assailant

September 21, 2021

Pardons Canada: Can I get a pardon for a theft and stolen property offence?

Visitor: I have had my fingerprints taken by police once I believe. In Penticton British Columbia. My very first arrest was in Kelowna British Columbia and they may have been taken there too. My charges include theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, I had a theft under 5,000$ and obstructing a police officer. I believe those are

September 9, 2021

Pardons Canada: I have a DUI, Robbery and Drug offence. Can I get a pardon for all of those offences?

Visitor: Beginning of 2019 I had final court date, which I was convicted of Driving under the influence (DUI) also known as Impaired driving. I was given one year probation of driving once released and a 1000$ fine which I have to pay by this January. I also pled guilty to robbery and was sentenced, which I was released End

July 29, 2021

Pardons Canada: How to Clear an Assault Record in Ontario

Visitor: I have had only one charge and fingerprinted once. I believe it was in 2002 and it was in Hamilton, Ontario. I believe it was an assault charge (for the record I was young and didn’t realize the consequences and just pled guilty just to be released from custody I NEVER COMMITTED THAT CRIME. It was a false accusation).

June 30, 2021

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