Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Assault Charges Can Still Cause Problems
Pardons Canada It is not uncommon to hear of a couple who gets into a heated argument and the police are called to the scene. Often, a person is charged for assault, or uttering threats immediately and they are sent to the police station to get fingerprinted. Once a person is fingerprinted by the police, […]
Pardons Canada – The Burden of a Theft Charge Lifted by a Pardon (Record Suspension)
Pardons Canada Each day we help many people across the country to obtain a pardon or record suspension for an old criminal record. Often times the criminal record lingers in the psyche of the person long after the offence happened. The criminal record stays on file forever until a pardon is granted. Once the pardon […]
Can I apply for citizenship/permanent residence with a criminal record?
When applying for new immigration status, you can expect Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to request a copy of your fingerprints in order to complete a criminal record check through CPIC/ RCMP. Although it is possible CIC has already been made aware of your criminal record, it is in your best interest to complete your […]
Does a Pardon remove my prohibitions/firearms bans/sex registry?
No, these are not part of the Pardon. If you want to remove the above you must contact either your local police, probation officer, courts, etc to ask how to do this once your Pardon is granted.
What is the status of my file?
If your file is within the timelines indicated on the back of your invoice and you have not heard from us, then your file is progressing well. You will only hear from us if we need further information from you or when your Pardon has been granted.
Pardons Canada – Can’t Get a Job With a Criminal Record
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – Trip of a Lifetime, Denied Entry to US For Old Criminal Record
Pardons Canada There was a recent article reported on the CBC about a man who won an all expenses paid trip to the Superbowl He was shocked to be denied entry to the US because of a pot possession conviction from 1981. Even a small criminal charge dating back decades will get in the way […]
Pardons Canada – New Pardon Rules Affects Number of Applications
Pardons Canada A recent article in the Globe and Mail has reported a drop in Pardons applications (now called Record Suspensions). Error rates for Pardon applications has also increased from 25% to 45%. In other words, there are many applications for Pardons/Record Suspensions that are being submitted but then rejected because mistakes are being made. […]
Pardons Canada – Dismissed or Withdrawn Criminal Charges Still Getting in the Way
Pardons Canada When you get charged with a criminal offence, whether it is theft, assault, dui, fraud or any other criminal offence, you are fingerprinted by the police. Once you are fingerprinted by the police, you are in the police and possibly, RCMP database. If the criminal charges are later dismissed, withdrawn, peace bond, stayed, […]
Getting Bonded with a Criminal Record
Understanding if you are bondable and the challenges and pathways to becoming bondable with a criminal record is crucial for personal and professional development. Learn how to improve your chances of getting bonded with a criminal record, the importance of being bondable, and how Canadians can navigate these challenges to secure employment and achieve their […]
Pardons Canada – Thousands Could Face Deportation For Minor Crimes Under Tory Bill
Pardons Canada 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 […]
Pardons Canada – Bill C-42 – Travelling with a Criminal Record Has Become Even More Difficult
Pardons Canada Traveling to the US has become even more difficult as the Americans are now asking for the names of all travellers even flying over their airspace. So if you are traveling to the Caribbean, you can be flagged by the Americans if you have a criminal record. Its important to get a pardon/record […]
Pardons Canada – Getting a Pardon in Canada and Becoming a Successful Author
Criminal justice system success stories are all around us, though as a society, we don’t often hear about them, do we? Not nearly enough, in my opinion, but perhaps I’m biased, since I’m one of them. These days, the focus seems to be lasered-in on the rush to success, living your life, having a family, […]
Pardons Canada – Once A Pardon/Record Suspension is Granted there is Freedom
Pardons Canada We often receive thank you letters from clients we have helped to obtain a Pardon or US Entry Waiver and they express their relief of the burden of having a criminal record being lifted. Here is a thank you letter from a person we recently helped to obtain a pardon and Record Suspension: […]
Pardons Canada – The Bureaucratic Process of Obtaining a Pardon/Record Suspension
Pardons Canada Each day we receive hundreds of calls and emails from people who need their old criminal charge or conviction removed in order to gain employment, get a promotion, volunteer or travel to the US. The process of obtaining a pardon and record suspension is lengthy and complicated and requires a lot of paperwork […]