I have a question about border-crossing to the United States. Pardons Canada helped me to successfully obtain my pardon in 2017. (Thank you!) At no point between the time that I was first arrested and charged in 2000, and the granting of my pardon in 2017 did I ever attempt to enter the United States.…
While it doesn’t apply to every single job available on the market, there may come a time when you are considering employment at a company and see a question on the job application, or be asked the same question in an interview, “Are you bondable?” This may be a confusing question; most of the time…
A replacement Waiver will be issued if the original was lost, stolen or mutilated. To request a new Waiver, you will need to fill in Form I-824 (Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition). Go to www.cbp.gov and search for I-824. The form and all details regarding submission can be found there. You…
Many organizations now require their employees to undergo a criminal record review before they begin work with their company. Even volunteer organizations are now requiring this important step for those who wish to work with the group. And so it’s critical for Winnipeg residents to have a clear understanding of the criminal records check process,…
Visitor: Well I don’t have a criminal record in Canada but I did get charged in Tampa back in 1978 on a one ounce bag of pot. I did pay a fine of $1200 with a one year probation. Ten years after many trips into the USA I was asked this at the border and…
Want to know how to get a pardon in Ontario, then keep reading… We have all made mistakes. Unfortunately, when it comes to a criminal record a small mistake can still cause you a lifetime of problems even if you are well established and past the crime you committed. Canadians have criminal records for all…
For many people, having a criminal record goes far beyond just the shame of knowing you’ve been convicted of a criminal offence and the fear of someone finding out. The repercussions can extend into the workplace, your ability to be a volunteer, and your ability to travel. Whether it is for work or for pleasure,…
Gain insights into record expungement in Canada. Learn how to clear your past, protect your future, and reclaim your life. Read now to understand more.
pardons.org There is a great article in today’s Toronto Star written by Roy McMurtry, former Attorney General of Ontario and Chief Justice of Ontario, regarding Pardons and how the Harper government has made the process more difficult. http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2015/06/17/making-pardons-tougher-to-obtain-is-harsh-and-unfair.html At Pardons Canada, we continue to help hundreds of people each month to obtain a pardon/record suspension…
The general understanding of the legal and court system in Canada is that once a person is arrested and charged, there is eventually a trial. It is at this trial that the most familiar outcomes are determined: guilty or innocent. But while a verdict of guilty with appropriate punishment or an acquittal with the accused…
pardons.org We help many people who carry around the burden of a criminal record for years without knowing they can cure their “disease” with a Pardon. Here is a recent letter we received from a person we helped to get a Pardon: “You don’t know what I went through for the last 15 years. Having…
pardons.org Everyone makes mistakes. Even our own organization which has been helping Canadians remove criminal records for the past twenty years is not immune from making a mistake. The Toronto Sun recently ran a full page article on Pardons Canada titled “Please Pardon, Pardons Canada”. The article highlights the fact that we accidentally sent an…
A criminal record can be a significant barrier in your life, impacting everything from job prospects to travel opportunities. Record suspension, formerly known as a pardon, represents a chance to wipe the slate clean, allowing you to move forward without the weight of past mistakes holding you back. This blog post delves into the importance…
Entering the United States can be fraught with challenges, especially for Canadians who have faced deportation or been denied entry in the past. The US Entry Waiver, or I-192 form, offers a legal pathway to cross the border into the U.S. While deciding if this is the right option for you, you may find yourself…
