AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Criminal record check: What is the process?
It is becoming more common for employers, schools, volunteer organizations and others to request a criminal record check. You may need a record check for reasons such as: International travel Employment Volunteer work Child adoption Obtaining a Record Suspension...
Prohibition orders and pardons: Can you get rid of an order?
The two things you need to know about Record Suspensions (the Canadian government’s name for pardons) and prohibition orders is that: A pardon or Record Suspension will not erase a prohibition order; A prohibition order will not contribute to your waiting period to...
US Entry Waiver review: What is the process?
After you file your application at a US border crossing you may start to wonder about the US Entry Waiver review process. First you will take your compiled application to a border or international airport. We will supply you with a list of places. They will...
Study permit: How to apply to learn in Canada
If you are interested in studying in Canada, you have made a great choice. Canada has some of the top post-secondary institutions in the world and a range of programs for every interest and goal. Step #1: Get accepted If you are interested in studying in Canada, you...
Can AllCleared get my US Waiver fast?
In reality getting a US Waiver fast is a matter of luck. Sometimes your waiver will take a year to process and sometimes you will receive it in four months. The problem is that waivers are processed by the US Department of Homeland Security, and unfortunately, US...
Possession: How many Canadians have marijuana records?
Marijuana legalization is still one year away, more or less, and yet Canadians continue to be charged with possession. Convictions have declined for most drug offences, since the 2015 election; however, there are still inequities in how possession charges are applied....
Military careers: Can you join with a criminal record?
Updated January 12, 2021 Can you join the military with a criminal record? We get this question a lot, especially if one has a misdemeanor. Will this create an issue with being accepted into the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)? If you want to join the Canadian Army and...
Boating reporting requirements and criminal records
New boating reporting requirements make it easier to cruise or fish in Canadian waters, but you still must use caution if you have a criminal record. Boating reporting requirements In the past, entering Canadian waters from the US required the boater to report at a...
Marijuana possession and crossing the US border
If you have ever been convicted of marijuana possession in Canada, you will need a US Entry Waiver in order to travel to the US. How does the US view marijuana possession? Although Canada generally considers a small amount of marijuana (less than 30 grams) a summary...
Volunteering at your child’s school with a criminal record
Volunteering at your child's school could be complicated by a criminal record. Recently, an increasing number of employers are requesting record checks before hiring. Most prospective volunteers do not realize that they could also be subject to a criminal record...
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