What is a Prohibition Order & How to Remove it to Cross the USA Border?

Anyone who has a prohibition order under section 109 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) is most likely be inadmissible to the United States of America. The United States has access to all ongoing or lifetime prohibition orders even after the crime that resulted in those orders has been pardoned. A pardon / recordRead More

in Criminal Records

What City Has the Highest Crime Rate in Canada?

When people around the world think of Canada, they generally think of a safe country to live in, but that does not mean that it is always safe and there are no crimes. Even with all the stay at home orders in 2020, there were still plenty of crimes. While a Statistics Canada report foundRead More

in Criminal Records

What is a Summary Conviction Offence?

In Canada, there are two categories of criminal offences: summary and indictable. Generally speaking, they mainly differ in terms of the severity of the crime and resulting sentence. In this article we will define the term summary conviction and discuss examples of summary conviction offences and their impact on those who are convicted. A summaryRead More

in Pardon

Are Pardons Still Being Processed During COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the Canadian government’s efficiency in providing services, and pardon applications are no exception. For those living with a criminal record, current times are especially challenging. Finding employment and housing can be a struggle if you have a criminal record, but the pandemic has only added to the problem byRead More

in US Waiver Information

Can a Canadian with a DUI Enter the US?

If you’re wondering if you can enter the U.S. if you have a DUI on your record, the short answer is likely yes, provided you obey all customs regulations. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency is generally more lenient regarding DUI charges than the Canadian Border Services Agency when determining an individual’s admissibility. WhatRead More

in Background Checks

What Does Bondable Mean in Canada? How Being Bondable Helps You Get Hired

Why Does “Are You Bondable?” Appear On Job Applications? Being bondable is something you’ll see when applying for jobs. In many fields, employers require the people they hire be bondable before they can move ahead with hiring. Knowing if you are bondable matters because this tells any job you are deemed “trustworthy”. Hiring is aRead More

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How to get an American background check from Canada?

If you are in Canada and require a FBI criminal record background check the process is not as straight forward as conducting a background check through the RCMP. There are several steps you will need to perform in order to obtain your certified FBI background check. Contact a RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency like the NationalRead More

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Travelling with a Canadian Criminal Record

International travel is part of many people’s business and personal lives in this modern era. Whether you seek to travel for sightseeing, relaxation and enjoyment, or it’s a necessary part of your job, more and more people are travelling abroad each year than ever before. However, if you are a Canadian citizen, and have aRead More

in Record Suspension

How Long is the Average Waiting Period for a Record Suspension?

Getting a record suspension in Canada is a relatively complex process that is best done with the help of an experienced professional. The first thing you need to know about successfully obtaining a record suspension is that it won’t happen overnight. Even when you’ve got someone who knows the ins and outs of the processRead More

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GREAT NEWS: RCMP Processing Times Have Never Been Faster!

RCMP Processing times for fingerprinting submissions have been consistently improving. Official RCMP time frames for receiving the results of a certified fingerprinting submission are as follows: Official RCMP Fingerprinting Processing Times: No Record to Report: 3 business days or less Criminal Record Attached: Within 120 business days But the really great news is that ourRead More

What is a Prohibition Order & How to Remove it to Cross the USA Border?

What City Has the Highest Crime Rate in Canada?

What is a Summary Conviction Offence?

Are Pardons Still Being Processed During COVID-19?

Can a Canadian with a DUI Enter the US?

What Does Bondable Mean in Canada? How Being Bondable Helps You Get Hired

How to get an American background check from Canada?

Travelling with a Canadian Criminal Record

How Long is the Average Waiting Period for a Record Suspension?

GREAT NEWS: RCMP Processing Times Have Never Been Faster!

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