AllCleared Insights & Education Corner
Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Certified criminal record: How long does it take to get?
Getting a certified criminal record is an important part of the Record Suspension or US Entry Waiver application process. Some people ask us why it takes so long. They often say, "My friend got a police check in a few hours." The certified criminal record is different...
Fraud alert: US Entry Waivers are still required to enter the US
US Entry Waivers are necessary for many criminal offences. Pardon Services Canada has received several calls from Canadians saying that they are being given wrong information by another pardons company. Anyone who needs a waiver to cross the border will still require...
CAA towing contractors learn about Pardon Services Canada
CAA towing contractors heard from Pardon Services Canada this weekend. Vice-President Chuck Mercier was pleased to speak at their annual conference in Niagara Falls. Mercier discussed how the world is changing. Now, it is more important than ever that CAA towing...
What is a pardon or Record Suspension?
A pardon or Record Suspension seals your record. Although your record won't be destroyed, it will be kept separate from other records. You can apply for jobs, apartments or volunteer opportunities without worry. Many provinces and institutions under federal...
Immigration fraud, misrepresentation and entering Canada
Our last post dealt with immigration fraud through misrepresentation. We covered how this could make a person inadmissible to Canada. Examples of misrepresentation are: lying using false documents providing incorrect information on their application or during an...
Fraudulent misrepresentation in an immigration application
Canada can remove or ban an applicant for fraudulent misrepresentation. It is one of the most common reasons for a person being inadmissible to Canada. Misrepresentation can happen on immigration applications or during interviews. Sometimes a foreign national provides...
Criminal conviction and entering Canada with a rehabilitation application
Our last post on criminal convictions and entering Canada focused on eligibility periods for rehabilitation. As stated, a person can be criminally inadmissible even without a conviction. The officer may have reason to believe that a person committed the crime in...
Immigration medical exam and living in Canada
An immigration medical exam may be required to live in Canada. For prospective temporary residents, the Canadian government has defined a few things that may make you inadmissible to Canada. These include things such as criminal records. Section 3(1) of the...
Entering Canada with a criminal record: Criminal rehabilitation guide
Entering Canada can be difficult with some criminal records. However, you can make an application for criminal rehabilitation. You need to convince Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that you are unlikely to re-offend. It will depend on the type,...
Driving high is an issue for Canada’s marijuana legalization task force
When it comes to driving high, US legislators have more experience than Canadian counterparts. Spring of 2017 is approaching. The target date for marijuana legalization is just around the corner. What can Canada learn from the US about marijuana-impaired driving?...
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