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 – 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 – 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  In many cases, the charges are later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged.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  For those who have been charged with a criminal offence, even if the criminal charge was dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute or conditional discharge, they could be prevented from obtaining Canadian citizenship.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…