Pardons Canada – US Border Crackdown on Canadians with Criminal Records Is Intensifying
pardons.org Each day we are getting more calls from Canadians who have a past criminal record who are being turned away at the US Border. No matter how small and how old the charge is, they are being very strict and denying entry at an unprecedented pace. Once you have been denied entry to the […]
Pardons Canada – Having a passport does NOT mean you can enter the US with a criminal record
pardons.org Many people call us in shock that they have been turned away at the US Border because of an old criminal record. They were under the false assumption that because they have a valid Canadian Passport, that they have been pre-cleared to go to the US. This is obviously WRONG. Yet hundreds of people […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for Assault in Ontario
pardons.org Assault is probably the most common criminal charge in Canada. If the police are called to the scene of the fight, they will charge someone regardless of whether the victim wishes to drop the charge immediately. Once you are fingerprinted, your name is in the system and can be seen in a criminal background […]
Pardons Canada – US Customs Are Getting Even More Strict About Crossing US Border with a Criminal Record
pardons.org It seems like the US Department of Homeland Security is getting even more strict at the US border than ever before. We are receiving hundreds of calls and emails from people being questioned at the US border if they have ever been charged with a criminal offence. The question is tricky because if you […]
Pardons Canada – Immigrants who are charged with domestic assault can be a result of different cultures
pardons.org We help many people each week obtain a Canada Pardon for domestic assault. Often the assault charge is a result of a heated dispute to which the police were called to the scene. In many cases, the charges are later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged. In all these situations, even […]
Pardons Canada – Criminal charges that have been dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, conditional or absolute discharge is now affecting US border crossing
pardons.org US border crossing with ANY form of criminal charges has become a lot more difficult. We are being inundated with calls and emails from people who are getting turned away at the US Border even for criminal charges that have been withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharged. Here is an email we received […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a job with a criminal record has become even harder
pardons.org One of the main reasons people call us to help them obtain a Canada Pardon is because their criminal record (no matter how old the charges are) is preventing them from getting a better job or getting promoted. Even for the most simple work, companies are doing criminal background checks and will not hire […]
Pardons Canada – An Absolute Discharge does not mean “not guilty”
pardons.org Many people who contact us are confused about their criminal charges. They believe that an absolute discharge means that they are not “guilty” and that they will not have a criminal record. While it is true that a criminal record will not exist for an absolute discharge after a one year period, the charge […]
Pardons Canada – Get a Pardon in Canada and take advantage of your right as a Canadian
pardons.org We are fortunate to live in a country that gives its citizens a second chance in life. In the US it is nearly impossible to get a Pardon for a past criminal record. In Canada, it is written in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms that one cannot be discriminated upon once a Pardon […]
Pardons Canada – Even Volunteer Positions Require a Criminal Background Check
pardons.org Most people who call us to remove a criminal record are calling because they have discovered that the criminal record has impeded them from something in their lives currently. Often the reasons for getting a Pardon are for employment or travel opportunities but there are many other ways a criminal record can get in […]
Pardons Canada – A criminal record does exist in cases of peace bonds, absolute and conditional discharges, stayed, withdrawn and dismissed charges
pardons.org There are many people who have been charged with a criminal record and are uncertain about the negative implications it will have in their life. Many believe that lesser charges like absolute or conditional discharges, stayed, withdrawn or dismissed charges will not affect their ability to get work and travel to the US. THEY […]
Pardons Canada – “I had no idea getting a pardon was possible.”
pardons.org There are many Canadians who have been charged with a criminal offence and have no idea that they are eligible for a Canada Pardon. They carry the label of “criminal” with them for many years and can suffer many negative consequences as a result. Particularly a criminal record will limit your ability to cross […]
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, […]
A US Entry Waiver or I-194 Can Take Longer Than You Think
The average time involved in obtaining a US Entry Waiver or I-194, may take longer than anticipated. Find out more at Pardons Canada today!
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a criminal record has become a lot harder
pardons.org Since June 30th we have received more calls than in the past from Canadians who have been turned away at the US border because of an old criminal record. Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and photographed […]
