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In this short video, we go trough the why, how and when you need to apply for US Entry Waiver, the different waiver documents and answers to some of the most common questions we receive about entry waivers for Canadian citizens. As a reminder, it is illegal to travel to US with a criminal record.
pardons.org Thank you so much for assisting my husband (Jim) in obtaining his pardon, record suspension. We (Betty & Jim) are so grateful for your assistance and final result. It Is great to be free of this record hanging over his head. He should have done this many years ago, but better late than never.…
The latest data shows that almost three million people have their names in the Canadian Criminal Database, the storage hub that includes information on those that have been arrested and found guilty of a crime in Canada. For millions of Canadians, this means there is a record of their charge within the database, a record…
Among the most common convictions in Canada is Drinking and Driving, also known as DUI, DWI, more than 80 mgs of alcohol and a few other terms. There are over 80,000 convictions across the country for this type of offense. When you are caught drinking and driving the consequences can be severe. In this video we’ll discuss all terms that represent drinking and driving convictions in Canada, what are some of the consequences (financial, emotional and other) and how you can get those cleaned from your file.
In todays video, we’ll discuss destruction of criminal history for Canadian citizens who have non-conviction records. How long you have to wait, based on your situation and why it is important to clear any non-conviction criminal history from your public records. Police services in Canada collect and retain a wide range of information about the people they come in contact with, including records of contact, allegations, withdrawn charges, acquittals, fingerprints, etc.. Even if you were charged, went to court and the charges were later dismissed, all this information may still show up on your background check or US border control check. Watch this short video to understand the difference in non-conviction records and how you can clear those from your record.
Depending on your charge, you need to wait certain time period until you are eligible for a Record Suspension or destruction in Canada. (Note: the application process, both preparation and submission, takes time; it is best to start well in advance of your eligibility date).
pardons.org Most employers in Canada are now doing criminal background checks before hiring any employee. This is true for most jobs including factory, warehouse, trucking, social work and even retail. If you have a criminal record, no matter how old the conviction, it is very hard to get work due to the criminal background checks.…
When obtaining a criminal record check in Winnipeg there are a number of situations that will lead to different information coming up. It can seem a little complicated when you try to dig through all of the information out there, so we’ve broken it down in a way that we hope will make it easier…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has long been an advocate for the rights of Canadians to obtain a pardon or record suspension to remove a criminal record from public screening. In light of the recent news article “Liberals to possibly reverse pardons laws set by Conservative government”, Pardons Canada has put out a press release about an…
pardons.org The federal government should step up its efforts to rationalize the laws surrounding the use and distribution of marijuana, but a blanket pardon for those convicted of possessing the drug shouldn’t be the first order of business. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been convicted of possession of marijuana, leaving them with criminal records…
pardons.org Pardons Canada has been helping people obtain pardons, record suspensions and US Entry Waivers for the past 25 years and are seen as the experts in the field of criminal record removals and US Entry Waivers. Oftentimes, Pardons Canada is asked by the media to comment on any news relating to pardons, record suspensions…
pardons.org Pardons Canada helps people across the entire country to remove old criminal records so that they can pursue a life of freedom without the burden of having a criminal record. The following email is from a person we helped to obtain a criminal record suspension for two assault convictions in Toronto: I have successfully…
