Pardons Canada – “Getting a Pardon for an assault charge now allows me to visit family in the US”

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 Canada – Removing a Criminal Record for “Positions of Trust”

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 Even if your charges were dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditionally…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 Canada – Once a Pardon is granted one can pass a criminal check for work purposes

pardons.org These days its nearly impossible to get a job with a criminal record.  No matter how old it is or how “insignificant” the infraction was, if an employer sees a red flag on a criminal background check, they are likely to hire another candidate. Even if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge,…

Pardons Canada – “The Landlord wanted to do a criminal check in order to process my application.”

pardons.org Assault is the most common criminal charge in Canada.  It comes in many forms but usually the assault charges stem from a domestic dispute. Often, these criminal charges are later dropped once the argument simmers down or the charges are dismissed, acquitted, absolute or conditionally discharged in court.  Regardless, if the person has been…

Pardons Canada – “My criminal record hung like a cloud whenever travel to the US came up for discussion”

pardons.org If you are traveling to the US with a criminal record, it is possible that you will get turned away at the border.  Even if the criminal charge is a minor one, or if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge, the Americans have the right to deny you entry. Once you get…