www.pardons.org Many people call or email Pardons Canada trying to find out how to clear a criminal record for a past offence. The process for clearing a criminal record really depends on the type of offence and how long ago it happened. Regardless, if you have been fingerprinted by the police then the criminal record…
We are often asked, what is the CPIC? People are often told during their youth that they need to behave themselves and don’t get into any kind of legal trouble, or else “it will end up on their permanent record.” To the majority of Canadians, this often feels like an idle threat to maintain good…
www.pardons.org The Canadian government has recently passed a law to allow pardons for a single pot possession conviction to be expedited and no cost for approval. This law does NOT apply to individuals who have more than one offence. A person with a single pot possession conviction must still make a full application with the…
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.org Every day we get calls from people who were turned back at the US border because of a past criminal record. Often they are embarassed, ashamed and frustrated by their experience at the US border. Here is a letter we recently received from someone who felt many of these frustrations: “I am also a…
pardons.org In Canada we have many immigrants who do not yet have their Canadian citizenship. Often they have either refugee status, work permits or permanent residence (landed immigrant) status. Regardless, they have established work and family here in Canada. Having a criminal record can hinder your ability to gain Canadian citizenship and if you have…
pardons.org If you are traveling to the US with a criminal record, it is possible that you will get turned away at the border. Even if the criminal charge is a minor one, or if you have received a conditional or absolute discharge, the Americans have the right to deny you entry. Once you get…
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 Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and photographed…
pardons.org The recent incident with the Nigerian bomber in Detroit has raised US concerns about security at their border crossings. As a result, they have become stricter about doing criminal record checks on any foreigner who enters the US. If you have a criminal record, the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) can deny you entry…
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.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…
www.pardon.org We have been getting many calls recently from people who are seeking to apply for a NEXUS pass so that they can travel more easily through the US Border. A NEXUS pass allow for immediate acceptance into the US without having to talk with a customs officer. In other words, you don’t have to…
pardons.org Each day there are hundreds of Canadians being denied entry to the US because of old criminal charges. Once you are denied entry to the US, you will require an I-194 or US Entry Waiver to re-enter the US. This is a costly and complicated process that also takes time. We help hundreds of…
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…
