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Pardons Canada: Getting a Pardon from Outside of Canada

Visitor: I have been to Canada from India on 30th August 2017 on study visa. Unfortunately I was not able to complete my studies and in between I got arrested for assault on 13th November 2018 in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. That was the first time RCMP had my fingerprints. While I was in Whitehorse Correctional Centre CBSA detained me for

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Pardons Canada: Can I get NEXUS with a DUI?

Visitor: I’ve had my fingerprints taken three times. The first time was in 1979 when I got my first DUI at 16. The second time would have been in 1981 when I got my second DUI or Impaired Driving. Both times were in Burns Lake, BC. To the best of my recollection for the first offence I had a 3 month

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Pardons Canada: Denied entry to the US for a pot offence in 1986

Visitor: I had travelled through the US many times via land and air until approx 2008 when I was crossing the border into the US  the border services pulled my passport and accused me of having a criminal record and quoted an alleged incident in 1986 when I was charged with possession of marijuana.I have since had my fingerprints done

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Pardons Canada: How Can I Travel to USA with My Criminal Record?

Visitor: Iam writing you, to ask for your approval to allow my husband to cross the US border.  I would love to be able to go and visit with my family and friends that live in the States. My Daughter is graduating very shortly, I would love to be able to take her on a trip for celebrating her achievements.  I have

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Pardons Canada: Liberals Propose Positive Changes to Pardons Rules

The Liberal government has recently proposed changes to the pardons rules which will make it sooner and less expensive to obtain. In March 2012 the Conservative government passed a law making eligibility for pardons longer. Summary offences went from 3 years to 5 years and Indictable offences went from 5 years to 10 years waiting time. They also increased the

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Pardons Canada: Pardons for Pot Offences Slow to Start

Every since cannabis became legal in Canada, the government has allowed a fast track and inexpensive way for people with pot offences from the past to obtain a pardon or record suspension. Removing a pot offence is important for a number of reasons including employment as most employers are doing criminal background check. If a negative check comes back, it

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Pardons Canada: I Was Pardoned So Do I Need a Waiver for the US?

Visitor: I am interested in the cost for a US Waiver.I have an extensive Criminal record. I do have a Pardon under the old rules.I have been removed from the US previously in 2003 when I was brought in for Secondary and given a lifetime ban.I was pardoned in 2016. My last Canadian federal sentence ended Mar 3 2003.My crimes

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Pardons Canada: The Psychological Effects of a DUI Arrest and Conviction

A DUI arrest and looming conviction can weigh heavy on most people. After all, a DUI arrest can be a first for many, especially young adults. Since most first-time DUI offenders have no prior criminal history, the mere thought of the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction is enough to cause sleepless nights and endless anxiety. Simply put, a DUI conviction can

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