Nexus card revokedBy Marisa @ PardonsHomeAugust 21, 2017Q- I got a notice from Nexus that my Nexus card was revoked for having a criminal record which I don't remember ever having. A- Nexus is very strict about having a clean criminal background check. Even if you have been charged for an offence that was later dismissed or ...
Withdrawn ChargesBy Laura @ PardonsHomeAugust 18, 2017Q - I was charged with an assault but the charges were withdrawn and I agreed to a peace bond. I recently got myself into a bit of trouble and that past offence is still showing up. Does this go away on its own or will this just stay on there forever? A – Even if your ...
Denied at the US BorderBy Chris @ PardonsU.S. Entry WaiverAugust 16, 2017Q- I got a Pardon a few years back now and was wanting to travel to the states but I'm scared that I'm going to get denied at the border. A-If you have never been stopped at the US border in the past and then you receive a Pardon or Record Suspension you are likely safe to ...
Vulnerable Sector ChecksBy Stuart @ PardonsHomeAugust 14, 2017Last week I had a client who got his Record Suspension granted a few months ago. However, when he went to apply to coach his son’s soccer team recently they denied his volunteer application due to a vulnerable sector check. We discussed this and how even though ...
Admitting to a criminal record on a job applicationBy Shelby @ PardonsHomeAugust 12, 2017A client contacted us wondering if he has to disclose that he has a criminal offence that he was convicted of now that he has a Pardon. Once a Pardon or Record Suspension is granted then your criminal offence cannot be seen by the public. Also, most questions regarding ...
Entering the United States with a PardonBy Carla @ PardonsHomeAugust 11, 2017A client mentioned that her husband had a Pardon and had never tried to cross into the USA while he had a criminal record. They are planning a family trip and wondered if he needs a Waiver. The answer is no. He would only need a US Entry Waiver (I 192) if he was actually denied ...
Mental anguish of having a criminal recordBy BryanHomeApril 6, 2017Here is an interesting client interaction I had today: Client was charged with Voyeurism even though it was a consensual act – accused was filming himself and his girlfriend having sex (victim -exgirlfiend - was over the age of 18 at the time). Clients ...
Misinformation of US Entry Waiver RequirementsBy Chris @ PardonsU.S. Entry WaiverApril 4, 2017I deal with many clients every day and have unfortunately seen this situation one too many times: A client’s wife originally called me angry because when they tried to submit her husband’s waiver application the Calgary border guards at the airport told her a waiver ...
Applying for a job with a withdrawn chargeBy Jessica @ PardonsHomeMarch 28, 2017Q - I found this question on a job application "Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which no pardon has been granted?" If an individual has had their criminal charges withdrawn can this individual select "no" when answering this question? Is disclosure ...
Denied entry to US if received Pardon?By Sandra @ PardonsU.S. Entry WaiverMarch 23, 2017A client mentioned they got a DUI 30 years ago and a Pardon about 15 years ago. They never had a problem going to the US but just heard if the Americans ask if they had a criminal record - what do they say? Once the Pardon or Record Suspension is completed for the DUI then ...
Criminal Background Check for New EmploymentBy Marisa @ PardonsPardon/Record SuspensionMarch 9, 2017I received this question the other day: My employer wants me to do a criminal record check to work in the local hospital. I went in to do the criminal background check and they say because I have the same date of birth as a registered sex offender I will have to submit my fingerprints ...
My DUI is Hurting My Chances of Getting a JobBy Gerald @ PardonsPardon/Record SuspensionFebruary 3, 2017A client mentioned to me today that if you have a DUI, when you apply for a job, you have to put a checkmark in the box that says that you have a criminal record. He said that because of that, he cannot find a job. The reality is that most employers in Canada are doing criminal ...
Pardons Canada ReviewsBy SailorReviewsJanuary 5, 2017So happy that I chose to have the Pardons Canada team help me with the process of obtaining my pardons. Now that I am older and the past is well behind me I am looking forward to having my record cleared. The Pardons Canada team has been excellent in explaining everything to me and ...
Pardons Canada ReviewsBy NicoleReviewsDecember 15, 2016I have been avoiding starting the process of getting a pardon because frankly it seemed like it would take a lot of effort and time to navigate the bureaucracy involved. But I am so glad that I found Pardons Canada!! They are handling everything and thanks to them I should be getting ...
Waiting period for Pardon from the PBC?By Pardons CanadaFAQDecember 12, 2016#pardonscanada #pardonhelp Waiting period for Pardon from the PBC? I want to look into getting a pardon so I don’t have any future issues applying for jobs abroad or travelling or anything like that. Once I start the ...AnswerThe process for obtaining a pardon or record suspension is a 10 step process before the application is even submitted to the PBC for final approval. Once the application arrives at the PBC ...
Toronto Pardons CanadaBy Pardons CanadaFAQDecember 10, 2016#pardonscanada #torontopardons #pardonshelp Toronto Pardons Canada. Looking for help in the Toronto area in getting a pardon. I am looking for help in Toronto because I cannot get around much and help nearby would be great. Could ...AnswerPardons Canada helps people across the whole country to obtain a pardon or record suspension. It can be all done by email, phone or mail. However, if you live close to our office you can ...