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pardons.org Each week we get hundreds of calls from Canadians who have been turned away at the US Border because of a criminal record. The DHS (Department of Homeland Security) has the authority to turn anyone away at the US Border if they have a criminal record no matter how small the charges are. Even…
pardons.org A US Entry Waiver or I-194 is usually only required if you have been denied entry to the US. If you have an old theft charge for example, you may get a Canada Pardon and then be safe to travel to the US without the worry of being denied entry. Here is a thank…
pardons.org We receive many calls from Canadians who cannot travel to the US because of an old criminal record. Often this prevents them from visiting family or friends or attending special events in the US. If you have already been stopped at the US border, then you will require a US Entry Waiver or I-194…
pardons.org “This is a letter of appreciation to Pardons Canada for the stupendous job that they have accomplished in gaining my official Pardon from the Federal Government of Canada.” “Anyone who has tried to obtain a Pardon by themselves quickly realizes the barrage of red tape and mountain of paperwork needed to go through for…
pardons.org The reason most jobs require a criminal background check is because the employee is in a “position of trust”. Obviously, having a criminal record, no matter what the offence, raises doubt in the eyes of an employer regarding the job applicant’s character. Even if your charges were dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditionally…
pardons.org Every day we receive thank you letters from people that we have helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). We feel so grateful that we live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. Especially because most employers and volunteer organizations are running criminal background checks…
pardons.org Most employers in Canada are doing criminal background checks before hiring employees. If you have a criminal record, regardless of its severity (even conditional and absolute discharges as well as withdrawn, stayed, dismissed and acquitted charges) it has become much more difficult to get a good job. We help many Canadians obtain a Canada…
pardons.org Every day we help Canadians obtain US Entry Waivers or an I-194 so that they can travel safely to the US. A US Entry or I-194 is required if you have a criminal record in Canada and you have been denied entry to the US. If you have a criminal record in Canada but…
pardons.org We receive hundreds of calls every month from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. We have heard many nightmare stories about people’s experience with US Customs agents when they have been denied entry to the US. Sometimes, people are held for many hours in…
pardons.org In addition to DUI and assault, a common criminal charge is fraud. Most fraud charges relate to credit card scams or writing bad cheques. There are 2 criminal charges for fraud; fraud under $5000 which is considered a summary offence and fraud over $5000 which is considered an indictable offence. You are eligible for…
pardons.org We recieve hundreds of thank you letters each month from clients that we have helped to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). It is a rewarding feeling to know that we are helping so many people get a second chance in life thanks to our Canadian government’s Pardon program. Here is…
pardons.org Many people are not aware that a Pardon can be obtained from anywhere in Canada regardless of where you live. If you have moved to Calgary for example, and your criminal charges were in Ontario, we will need to collect all the records from the courts and police in Ontario. Once a Canada Pardon…
