Do I need a US Entry Waiver (I-192)?
If you are a Canadian Citizen and have been refused entry to the United States, you will need a US Entry Waiver to restore your admissibility.
My driver’s license was suspended. Can I still use this as ID?
No. Your DL must be valid or you will need to include another piece of valid ID
I don’t have a driver’s license. What other ID can I submit?
You must provide government issued ID with your name, date of birth and signature. If you are not born in Canada, this ID is required in addition to your immigration document. Types of ID include passports and Provincial ID.
My address doesn’t match the one on my license. Does this matter?
Yes. As per Parole Board of Canada regulations, your driver’s license must have your current residential address. You are required by law to update your driver’s license when you move. If it does not have your current address, contact us and we will review your file. Click here and let us know the situation.
How do I get a copy of my military conduct sheet?
If you are currently in the military you need to ask your commanding officer for a copy of your current conduct sheet. If there is no entry on the conduct sheet, have your commanding officer provide a letter stating this. It must be signed and dated within the last 1 year as they expire. If…
Why do I need to write an appeal for my destruction? I was never convicted.
When reviewing a request for destroying non-conviction information, the arresting police as well as the RCMP consider the nature of the criminal charge and how recent it happened. If the charge was very serious, the arresting police and/or the RCMP can request the applicant to write a letter explaining the circumstances surrounding the incident and…
Could the arresting police deny my request for a file destruction?
The arresting police as well as the RCMP may deny an application if: an applicant has an outstanding criminal charge before the courts The retention period has not expired There are multiple non- convictions for very serious/recent charges. Please note that the police have full discretion whether they grant a file destruction or not. Different…
What is a file destruction?
A file destruction is needed when an individual was charged, fingerprinted and/or attended criminal court, but was NOT convicted. A destruction refers to the destruction of local and federal records.
How do I submit my LPC if I no longer live in Canada?
If you are currently not living in Canada, you are still required to complete the LPC for Canadian addresses. You can either submit it yourself or have your Canadian contact submit it on your behalf. If your Canadian contact is submitting it for you, please contact the local police to find out what is required.…
Why do I need to redo my LPC?
There are a number of reasons why you may have to redo your LPC. The most common ones are: missing or incorrect information on the form or the LPC has become expired (it is only valid for 1 year).
Why do I need to go to so many different police stations?
As per the Parole Board of Canada, you are required to do an LPC for each city or town where you have lived for 3 months or more in the past 5 years.
How do I complete my LPC?
Pardons Canada will mail you detailed instructions on how to complete it and where it should be submitted. If you are doing an LPC for a city/town other than the one you are currently residing in, we will send you the contact information for that police jurisdiction. You will need to call them to obtain…
Why do I need to get my Local Police Check (LPC)?
As per the Parole Board of Canada guidelines, an LPC is required to determine that you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you have lived in the past 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences.
What is an LPC? Is it the same as the RCMP report?
An LPC is a Local Police Records Check (LPC) that is required by the Parole Board of Canada to determine you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you lived in the last 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences. The LPC is a local level check where…
I received my RCMP report at home. What do I do with it?
If you have received the RCMP report at home, please mail the original to Pardons Canada by Xpress Post or registered mail. We do not want this document lost, as it is a vital part of Pardon and Waiver applications.
