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Pardons Canada – Withdrawn Assault Charges Can Still Cause Problems

Absolute Discharge, Conditional Discharge, Peace Bond, WithdrawnBy Pardons CanadaMay 17, 2013

pardons.org 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, even…

Pardons Canada – The Burden of a Theft Charge Lifted by a Pardon (Record Suspension)

Record Suspension, TheftBy Pardons CanadaApril 26, 2013

pardons.org 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 is…

I just received a letter from you suggesting my file has become inactive. How do I reactivate my file?

Inactive FilesBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

The letter you received lists the documents that Pardons Canada is waiting for from you. After several attempts to remind you that you are impeding the process of your file, we are left at a stand still until you can comply with our request(s). A stale fee may apply to reactivate your file depending on…

Can I apply for citizenship/permanent residence with a criminal record?

Citizenship and ImmigrationBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

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…

Can I travel to the U.S. with a Canadian conviction?

TravelBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

It is illegal to enter the U.S. with a Canadian criminal record. The chances of the Customs Border Protection (CBP) pulling up your criminal record through the CPIC database are high and will be detrimental to your travel in the future. It is in your best interest to remove your criminal record prior to travelling…

I can’t remember all my charges to include in my personal letter. What should I write?

U.S. Waiver ChecklistBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

Click here and indicate that you need a copy of your criminal record sent to you.

What do I put in my personal letter?

U.S. Waiver ChecklistBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

Please refer to the Waiver Checklist provided by our office. If you have misplaced it, please click here and request another copy.

I still haven’t received my Waiver from the U.S. What do I do?

U.S. WaiversBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

If you have submitted your Waiver application more than 90 days ago, you may follow up with the Admissibility Review Office by email, using the instructions we provided along with your completed Waiver package.

I have been denied at the border while in the process of obtaining my Pardon. What do I do?

U.S. WaiversBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

You now need to apply for a U.S. Entry Waiver in addition to the Pardon. Do not try to cross the border again until you have obtained one, as you could be detained and/or banned from re-entering the U.S. for a period of two to twenty years.

My address doesn’t match the one on my license. Does this matter?

Valid IDBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

Yes. As per Parole Board of Canada regulations, your driver’s license must have your current residential address. You are required by law to update your driver’s license when you move. If it does not have your current address, contact us and we will review your file. Click here and let us know the situation.

Could the arresting police deny my request for a file destruction?

Destructions and PurgesBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

The arresting police as well as the RCMP may deny an application if: an applicant has an outstanding criminal charge before the courts The retention period has not expired There are multiple non- convictions for very serious/recent charges. Please note that the police have full discretion whether they grant a file destruction or not. Different…

Why do I need to go to so many different police stations?

Local Police ChecksBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

As per the Parole Board of Canada, you are required to do an LPC for each city or town where you have lived for 3 months or more in the past 5 years.

Why do I need to get my Local Police Check (LPC)?

Local Police ChecksBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

As per the Parole Board of Canada guidelines, an LPC is required to determine that you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you have lived in the past 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences.

What is an LPC? Is it the same as the RCMP report?

Local Police ChecksBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

An LPC is a Local Police Records Check (LPC) that is required by the Parole Board of Canada to determine you have not been involved in any criminal activities in the area(s) that you lived in the last 5 years. It may also disclose other non-criminal offences. The LPC is a local level check where…

How long does it take for the RCMP to send their report and why so long?

FingerprintsBy Pardons CanadaMarch 27, 2013

The RCMP is now taking approximately 3 to 9 months to send reports, but there are instances where it does take longer. Please keep in mind that the RCMP is a separate government organization and that Pardons Canada does not have control over their timelines. If your RCMP file is taking over 6 months Pardons…

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