Pardons Canada – “I had no idea getting a pardon was possible.”

pardons.org There are many Canadians who have been charged with a criminal offence and have no idea that they are eligible for a Canada Pardon. They carry the label of “criminal” with them for many years and can suffer many negative consequences as a result.  Particularly a criminal record will limit your ability to cross…

Pardons Canada – “Now that I got my Pardon I feel free to apply for a passport to visit my family in the US”

pardons.org 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 US…

Pardons Canada – Once a Pardon is granted one can pass a criminal check for work purposes

pardons.org 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 discharge,…

Pardons Canada – Crossing the US Border with a criminal record has become a lot harder

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 Even if you have a conditional or absolute discharge, withdrawn, dismissed or stayed charges may still show up because you have been fingerprinted and photographed…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 Canada – “A Criminal Record can take away your dignity, self respect, pride and integrity.”

pardons.org 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 Canada Pardon and we hear their stories about…

Pardons Canada – How to obtain a US Entry Waiver or I-194

pardons.org If you have a criminal record in Canada the American government may not allow you entry into their country. We receive hundreds of calls every month from Canadians who have been refused entry at the US border because of old criminal records.  Even criminal charges that have been dismissed, acquitted, withdrawn, absolute or conditional…

Pardons Canada – No more worrying about “criminal background checks” for job applications

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…