Pardons Canada – “Forgiveness is more than just a piece of paper”
Pardons Canada We recieve hundreds of thank you letters each month from clients that we have helped to obtain a pardon or US Entry Waiver (I-194). It is a rewarding feeling to know that we are helping so many people get a second chance in life thanks to our Canadian government’s Pardon program. Here is […]
Pardons Canada – Ontario Criminal Records Pardon
Pardons Canada Many people are not aware that a Pardon can be obtained from anywhere in Canada regardless of where you live. If you have moved to Calgary for example, and your criminal charges were in Ontario, we will need to collect all the records from the courts and police in Ontario. Once a pardon […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a criminal record denied me the simple right to travel to the US to take my kids to Disney”
Pardons Canada If you have a criminal record, no matter how small the charge, the US government has the right to deny you entry to the US. Even if your criminal charges were dismissed, stayed, withdrawn or absolute and conditionally discharged, you may still be denied entry. Its interesting that many people who call us […]
Pardons Canada – “Having a DUI prevented me from getting jobs”
Pardons Canada Many people don’t realize how much a criminal record can impede on getting work until it happens to them. We speak to people with old DUI or Impaired Driving charges who cannot even get a job at WalMart because they cannot pass a criminal background check. Even if the charge is really old, […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for a Domestic Assault Charge
Pardons Canada It is not uncommon that a couple gets into a fight and someone calls the police because the arguement has gotten very heated. Sometimes the person who called the police is not even involved, but is a neighbour or friend who is concerned. When the police are called they will usually press charges. […]
Pardons Canada – “Now that I have a Pardon, I can travel to the US”
Pardons Canada There are many Canadians who have a criminal record and as a result cannot travel to the US. Even if you have an absolute or conditional discharge or if the criminal charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed or acquitted, you might still get turned away at the US border. If the Americans have already […]
Pardons Canada -Volunteering with a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada There are many reasons why people need a pardon to remove a criminal record from public record. The most common reason to remove a criminal record is to have a clear criminal background check for job application purposes. Most jobs require a criminal background check before hiring a candidate. Another common reason to […]
Pardons Canada – “I am not a violent person and do not have a criminal mentality”
Pardons Canada Every day we speak to people who have been in trouble with the law and are seeking a second chance in life with a pardon. Most people we speak to are good human beings who have made a stupid mistake in their life and as a result are now labeled as a “criminal’. […]
Pardons Canada – “Now that I got my Pardon I feel free to apply for a passport to visit my family in the US”
Pardons Canada Many people with a criminal record are concerned about traveling to the US. Understandably so, considering that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can refuse you entry at the US border if you have a criminal record. Since June 2009, the Americans are requiring every Canadian to have a passport to cross the […]
Pardons Canada – Once a Pardon is granted one can pass a criminal check for work purposes
Pardons Canada These days its nearly impossible to get a job with a criminal record. No matter how old it is or how “insignificant” the infraction was, if an employer sees a red flag on a criminal background check, they are likely to hire another candidate. Even if you have received a conditional or absolute […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon for an Impaired Driving or DUI Can Change Your Life
Pardons Canada Impaired Driving, also known as a DUI is the most common criminal offence in Canada. The consequences of getting charged with a DUI can be severe and affect your life in many ways. We speak to hundreds of Canadians each month who have received a DUI and have suffered the consequences of having […]
A US Entry Waiver or I-194 Can Take Longer Than You Think
The average time involved in obtaining a US Entry Waiver or I-194, may take longer than anticipated. Find out more at Pardons Canada today!
Pardons Canada – “Since I received my Pardon, I’m not afraid to travel anymore or look for jobs.”
Pardons Canada Most people who get a criminal record are regretful for their past mistakes. Having the label of being a “criminal” can take a toll on you both emotionally and psychologically. Every day we speak to people about getting a Pardon and we hear how much a criminal record has affected their lives. Once […]
Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a criminal record has become a lot harder
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – “A Criminal Record can take away your dignity, self respect, pride and integrity.”
Pardons Canada Having a criminal record can have many negative consequences in your life. In addition to having issues with employment and travel to the US, a criminal record can really affect your personal image and self respect. Everyday we help people remove old criminal records with a pardon and we hear their stories about […]
