US Entry Waivers Aren’t Permanent

Unfortunately it’s true. US entry waivers aren’t permanent. But there was once a time when that wasn’t the case, at least for some. Currently US waivers are issued for a period of 6 month – 5 years. The most common scenario we see with our clients is a 1 year waiver issued after the firstRead More

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Criminal Record Check in Toronto

Getting a criminal record check in Toronto is a relatively simple matter but there is still confusion about how criminal record checks are performed. This is because there are several different types of checks that can be done and a few different ways of doing them. So let’s take a closer look. Criminal Record CheckRead More

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A Change of Attitude at the Parole Board of Canada?

We received the following letter from the Parole Board of Canada and the first thing that struck me about it is the clear change in attitude. Under the Conservative government’s direction there would have been no inclusion in a discussion of this sort. When I spoke at the Standing Committee that reviewed Harper’s crime bill itRead More

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Conditional Dsicharge and Absolute Discharge

When you go to court in Canada for a criminal offence you will either be found guilty or not guilty. This is the most basic description of the possible outcomes following an arrest. But in reality the various possibilities are more complicated than that. One of those possibilities is that you may receive a discharge.Read More

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Get Your Pardon Started Early

The pardons Canada program is unique. It allows people who have been convicted – and therefore have a criminal record – to be able to seal their criminal record provided they have been of good conduct and meet the eligibility criteria. It means that people who have made mistakes in the past can move forwardRead More

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Parole Board of Canada Launches Online Pardon Consultation

The Parole Board of Canada has launched another online consultation concerning the user fee for applying for a record suspension (pardon). We can only hope that the results it received are taken with greater consideration than the last time. Under the previous Conservative government the Parole Board increased the filing fee for pardons from $50Read More

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DUI Charge in Canada and the United States Border

DUI Charge in Canada and the United States Border Interestingly the one charge that we normally consider fairly serious in Canada will not get you banned from the United States. We have many people who come to us requesting a US entry waiver for a DUI charge and we are forced to turn them away.Read More

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What are RCMP Accredited Fingerprints?

A recent trend in the pardon and waiver industry is for newer companies to claim that they use RCMP accredited fingerprints in order to help you get a Canadian pardon or a US entry waiver. So I would like to clarify what this means because it is simply a gimmick used to get the wordsRead More

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Pardon for a DUI, DWI, Drunk Driving, Driving While Intoxicated, Etc.

Get a Pardon for a DUI – The Most Common Charge There are many names for a DUI. But whichever you choose you should know that it is the most commonly pardoned criminal conviction in Canada. The chances are good that you will be familiar with at least one or two of them. But whateverRead More

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DUI charge in Canada and the United States Border

Interestingly the one charge that we normally consider fairly serious in Canada will not get you banned from the United States. We have many people who come to us requesting a US entry waiver for a DUI charge and we are forced to turn them away. Why? Because for some reason the United States doesRead More

US Entry Waivers Aren’t Permanent

Criminal Record Check in Toronto

A Change of Attitude at the Parole Board of Canada?

Conditional Dsicharge and Absolute Discharge

Get Your Pardon Started Early

Parole Board of Canada Launches Online Pardon Consultation

DUI Charge in Canada and the United States Border

What are RCMP Accredited Fingerprints?

Pardon for a DUI, DWI, Drunk Driving, Driving While Intoxicated, Etc.

DUI charge in Canada and the United States Border

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