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Knowledge is power. Read through our vast list of informative insights written by our team of experts and empower yourself.Denied entry: What charges require a US Entry Waiver?
Being denied entry to the US for a criminal record is quite common. What’s complicated is figuring out if you have the type of record that can result in being barred. The last thing you want to do is put your savings into a family vacation only to find out at the...
Vulnerable Sector Check and pardoned offences: a guide
A Vulnerable Sector Check allows you to work with children, the elderly and the disabled. In most cases, when your record is sealed, you won’t have to worry. You can apply for career and/or volunteer positions at: Schools Day cares Hospitals Nursing homes Youth...
Information sharing: Do border guards know about your record?
Information sharing is a question that comes up a lot when travelling with a criminal record. Unfortunately, the US and Canada do share information about criminal records. There are two main databases that US and Canadian citizens need to be concerned about: CPIC:...
Record Suspension fees and waiting period review update
Record Suspension fees continue to be reviewed by the Government of Canada. One of the new Liberal government’s first announcements was a review of pardons. The previous government changed the name of pardons to Record Suspension. Important update: On Nov. 7, the...
US Entry Waiver fees will not increase for most Canadians
US Entry Waiver fees will not be going up according to an announcement posted on the Federal Register last week. Most clients won't have to pay a higher fee. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed to raise the fee from $585 to $930. (Fees are in US...
Measurable Benefit: How do you answer this question?
The Measurable Benefit / Sustained Rehabilitation form causes a lot of people to pause while they are working through their application. While Pardon Services Canada will do everything we can to help you with your application, this is one thing you need to do...
Disneyland is calling: Clear your family for a Disney vacation
Disneyland and Disney World are famously popular for Canadian families. After all, who wouldn’t want to leave the snow and sleet behind to visit the happiest place on Earth. When Mark got his Record Suspension in 2014, there was still something missing. Mark is a...
Canadian passports: Are you eligible with a criminal record?
Canadian passports are generally available to most citizens with a criminal record. You could be barred from having one if you committed passport fraud. As well, you may not be able to obtain a passport if you have been charged with a serious crime, but not convicted....
Fired because of a criminal record? Learn how to protect your job
Unfortunately, people are often fired for having a criminal record. Everyone these days seems to want a background check. This is a big concern for our clients. If you have a job, there are two common scenarios that may apply to you. You never told anyone about...
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...
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