Pardons Canada – Applying for Nexus with a Criminal Record

pardons.org Nexus allows easy access to the US through border control but in order to receive a Nexus card you cannot have a criminal record.  In fact, even if you were fingerprinted for a criminal offence and the charges were later withdrawn, stayed, dismissed, peace bond, absolute or conditional discharge, your Nexus application will likely…

Pardons Canada – Losing a Job Because of a Criminal Record

pardons.org Each day we receive many calls and emails from people who cannot get employment due to a past criminal record.  In the following email, this person was hired on to a bank but after the criminal background check (which was done one month later) she was fired. Since this charge was 14 years ago…

Pardons Canada Review – Freedom to Travel Once Pot Charge Removed

pardons.org Most drug possession charges these days are being dismissed or withdrawn, however once you have been fingerprinted, the criminal charge can be seen in a background check. If the Americans see that you have been in trouble with drugs, even if the charges were withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolute or conditional discharge then they can…