pardons.org Many people with an old criminal record will feel like their freedom has been taken away as the label “criminal” can limit many opportunities. Employment and travel are the two biggest issues when you have a criminal record, but also all volunteer positions are now doing criminal checks as well. Perhaps the biggest issue…
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails from people who are in shock that their criminal charge showed up in a criminal check. They are surprised because in many cases the charge was withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditionally discharged, yet it still showed up when the criminal check was done. If you…
pardons.org It seems that every employer in the country is doing criminal background checks. No matter how old the conviction is or how seemingly insignificant it was in the past, you are not getting work if you have a criminal record. The question on almost every employment application is “Do you have a criminal record…
pardons.org We often receive emails or phone calls from people who have recently discovered that their old criminal conviction has come back to haunt them. It usually occurs when someone is applying for a new job, trying to get a promotion or traveling to the US. The person with the old criminal record is in…
pardons.org We help many people each day to obtain Canada Pardons and US Waivers. One of the pre-requisites for being eligible for a Pardon is that the person must have served their entire punishment, including a fine payment. It is sad when we get emails or calls from who who wish to obtain a Pardon…
pardons.org Many people who are charged with a DUI are surprised at the cost. Fines, legal fees, insurance, rehabilitation costs and other miscellaneous expenses can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to a heavy financial cost, there is aslo a risk of losing employment opportunities or having difficulty with travel. Thankfully,…
pardons.org We receive many calls and emails each day from people who have an old criminal record that has unexpectedly come back to haunt them. Usually its an employer running a criminal background check, or its the American customs officer doing a routine criminal check. The consequences for having a criminal record can mean loss…
pardons.org It seems that every where you turn to apply for work, a criminal record check is required. Now there is a proposal to run criminal record checks on existing employees, in this case its teachers. The Liberal Government in BC last year passed a law that requires teachers to have a criminal check done…
pardons.org Every day we help many Canadians to obtain a Canada Pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194) so that they will be free of the burden of carrying a criminal record in their lives. Having a criminal record can carry a lot of shame and embarassment for many people for a long time in their…
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.org A new federal regulation has been imposed for all employees who have unescorted access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the MTSA (Maritime Transportation Security Act). This will affect about 1.2 million Canadian employees who will now require a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) for their job. If you have…
pardons.org Having a criminal record while applying for work can be a nightmare. Most employers are requiring criminal background checks as part of their hiring process. Regardless of how old your criminal record is, an employer can see it and its unlikely you will get the job considering there are other candidates who do not…
pardons.org Very often when speaking to people on the phone about getting a Canada Pardon, they tell us that they have procrastinated for years before mustering the courage, strength, necessity of calling Pardons Canada to get an old criminal record removed. It is always surprising that people wait so long, but it is human nature…
pardons.org Many of the people we help to get a Canada Pardon complain that they have had serious issues securing jobs or getting a promotion at work because of their criminal record. Once a pardon is granted, the criminal record is not available for public record, so that when employees run a criminal background check,…
pardons.org Many people tell us when they call for a Pardon to remove an old criminal record that they have been procrastinating doing this for a long time. No doubt it is an embarasing situation and sometimes very emotional to bring up the past. However, it is necessary to begin the process of removing your…
