pardons.org One of the most common questions we get is “how long does the process take to remove a criminal record by way of pardon or record suspension?” In many cases, the person is eager to have the criminal record removed in order to gain employment, travel to the US, volunteering or coaching opportunities. The…
pardons.org Each week we receive many emails and calls from Canadians who have been denied entry to the US because they have an old criminal record. Once they have been denied entry they require a US Entry Waiver (I-192) to return to the US which is an expensive and lengthy application. Americans who wish to…
pardons.org The timing of removing a criminal record really depends on the courts and police and the sentencing of the conviction. Many people call us eagerly wanting to remove their criminal record by way of pardon, record suspension or file destruction. Usually they are calling because the criminal record is an obstacle to getting employment,…
pardons.org We receive hundreds of emails and letters each week thanking Pardons Canada for helping to obtain a criminal record removal by way of a Pardon/Record Suspension or file destruction. Pardons Canada helps Canadians across the country from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Among the most common convictions in the country is Impaired Driving, also known…
pardons.org We are always touched when we receive thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon/record suspension. In so many cases, the circumstances that led to the crime were a mixture of poor decisions and difficult work or living environments. Often, the person is able to change their life around from…
pardons.org We get hundreds of emails and phone calls from Americans who are concerned about traveling to Canada with a criminal record and many who have been denied entry to Canada, even if it was a DUI. In Canada, a DUI is considered a criminal offence rather than a simple misdemeanor in the US, so…
pardons.org Most volunteer positions now require a criminal background check before being accepted for the position. If you have an old criminal record or even if you have been charged with a criminal offence and the charge was later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, peace bond or discharged, you will not be able to volunteer. Once a…
pardons.org There are hundreds of cases each day across the country were a domestic issue arises and the police are called to the scene. As soon as the police are called, criminal charges for assault are usually given. This often comes as a shock to the people who have called the police in a moment…
pardons.org One of the most common questions we get asked is “am I safe to travel to the US with a criminal record?”. The answer is NO, you are not safe to travel to the US with a criminal record as the Americans have the right to deny you entry if you have a criminal…
pardons.org Each week we receive many thank you letters from people we have helped to obtain a pardon or record suspension or US Entry Waiver. Having a criminal record can be a huge emotional burden for many years as people feel that they are labeled a criminal and that their freedom is compromised by having…
pardons.org Among the most common criminal records in Canada is a DUI which is also known as DWI (driving while ability impaired), failing to provide a breath sample, Over .08 milligrams and care and control. There are over 80,000 convictions across Canada each year in this category. Many people are unaware that having a criminal…
