Pardons Canada: Are Fingerprints Required for Canadian Citizenship?
In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Now, biometrics are required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or permanent residence. Biometrics include fingerprints and photos taken for identification purposes. Biometrics are used to: Confirm your identity Prevent someone else from stealing […]
Pardons Canada: Getting a Pardon from Outside of Canada
Visitor: I have been to Canada from India on 30th August 2017 on study visa. Unfortunately I was not able to complete my studies and in between I got arrested for assault on 13th November 2018 in Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. That was the first time RCMP had my fingerprints. While I was in Whitehorse Correctional […]
Pardons Canada: Removing a Canadian Criminal Record from outside of Canada
Visitor: Now, I am determined to remove my criminal record from way back in 2007. The years had passed and I let it sit there without doing anything to clear my records. One thing that really upset and make me terribly sad,and i have hard time moving on my life. I had felt the baggage […]
Pardons Canada: Confessions of a Shoplifting Spree and How to Get a Pardon
Visitor: Here is my a little bit of background. I was on student permit in Canada for about 7 years. I never had a criminal record but I got into a depression in 2017 and started using drugs. In 2017 I was caught with two grams of meth amphetamine and charged with possession. I didn’t get […]
Pardons Canada Review – Removing a Criminal Record for Immigration Purposes
pardons.org Canada is an incredible country to live, its no wonder so many people want to immigrate to Canada. For those who have been through the process of immigration to Canada they know it is lengthy and time consuming, but well worth it. There are a number of things that can prevent you from getting […]
Pardons Canada – A Peace Bond for Assault Can Still Hinder Your Freedom
pardons.org It happens often that a fight ensues between two parties (spouses, neighbours, road rage, parents, children, etc.) and the fight gets so heated that the police are called. Once the police are called they usually end up charging those involved. Once charged, they are fingerprinted and photographed at the police station, even before they […]
Pardons Canada – A Criminal Record Will Interfere with Citizenship
pardons.org There are many people living in Canada who do not yet have their Canadian Citizenship. Many have landed or permanent residence papers and are in the process of getting their citizenship which takes time. If you are charged with a criminal offence or even fingerprinted by the police and the charge was later dismissed, […]
Pardons Canada – Thousands Could Face Deportation For Minor Crimes Under Tory Bill
pardons.org The Tory government is proposing legislation (Bill C-43) that could affect thousands of permanent residents who have minor convictions, including shoplifting, assault, and drug offences. These immigrants could lose their permanent residence status or be deported under the new law. If you have a criminal record, its important to start the Pardon/Record Suspension process […]
Pardons Canada – A Pardon Can Save You From Deportation
pardons.org If you have been charged with a crime and have been convicted or even if the criminal charges have been dismissed, withdrawn, stayed, conditional or absolute discharged, you face possible deportation if you are not a Canadian citizen. Many immigrants who come to Canada are not familiar with the laws, and often the laws […]
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 – A Pardon Will Clear The Way to Get Canadian Citizenship
pardons.org There are many immigrants in Canada who wish to obtain their Canadian citizenship. For those who have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the criminal charge was dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditional discharge, they could be prevented from obtaining Canadian citizenship. The good news is that once a Canada Pardon […]
Pardons Canada – Once a Pardon is granted you can get your Canadian citizenship
pardons.org Canada has a large immigrant population and many people who come to Canada from other countries are not aware of the law of the land. What is normal behaviour in their country may be unacceptable behaviour in Canada. The most common criminal charges are assault, DUI and theft, though it is not limited to […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon While Living Outside of Canada
pardons.org There are many people who have committed a criminal offence in Canada who no longer live in Canada but would like to return to Canada to see family, friends or for work purposes. In fact, if you have been deported from Canada and you have a criminal charge, you need to get a Pardon […]
Pardons Canada – It is Possible to Receive a Pardon from Outside of Canada
pardons.org Having a criminal record in Canada can have serious negative consequences for immigration purposes. If you are a refugee, permanent resident or landed immigrant and you have a criminal record, Immigration Canada can deport you. Even if you have been deported, it is possible to receive a Canada Pardon so that you can return […]
Pardons Canada – Applying for Canadian Citizenship with a Criminal Record
pardons.org If you have a criminal record and are not currently a Canadian citizen, it will be difficult to obtain Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with a criminal record. Thankfully, once a Canada Pardon is granted, you will be safe to apply for citizenship with Immigration Canada. Here is a letter we recently received from […]
