Pardons Canada – A USA Entry Waiver or I-194 Is Not Always Necessary

pardons.org Each day we receive calls from Canadians who wish to enter the US for any number of reasons including: Visiting family Business meeting or conference Sports or entertainment event Disney with children Cruise or leisure travel Educational purposes (seminar, school) Work training If you have a criminal record in Canada, you may be refused…

Pardons Canada – The Brutal Consequences of Having a DUI

pardons.org Many people call us asking to help them obtain Pardons for a DUI or Impaired Driving charge.  It is one of the most common criminal charges in Canada and the consequences can be devastating. Most people are interested in getting a Pardon for a DUI or Impaired Driving so that they can move forward…

Pardons Canada – Attention all transport workers, a TWIC will be required and you will need to pass a criminal record check

pardons.org A new federal regulation has been imposed for all employees who have unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act). This will affect about 1.2 million Canadian employees who will now require a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for their job. If you have…

Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a DUI

pardons.org Among the most common criminal charges in Canada is a DUI also known as Impaired Driving.  There are over 70,000 convictions nationwide each year and likely another countless thousands that were charged (fingerprinted and photographed) but not convicted. When employers run a criminal background check they will see this conviction and even the non-conviction…