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Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?
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Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
4.5.2016

Can you travel to Cuba with a criminal record?

In most cases Canadians can go to Cuba with a criminal record, but there are risks. If you travel to Cuba, you could be denied entry based on a record.

Criminal Record in Canada? Why not remove it?
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5.10.2012

Criminal Record in Canada? Why not remove it?

Why Remove Your Criminal Record?

The 2 best ways for American flight industry workers to remove the ban on travel to Canada because of their record.
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Canadian Entry Waivers
1.11.2019

The 2 best ways for American flight industry workers to remove the ban on travel to Canada because of their record.

It may be hard to imagine that the DUI from way back when would hamper your ability to score your dream job, but it’s true. A DUI, even if it was over 10

Criminal Pardons in Alberta on the rise
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5.10.2012

Criminal Pardons in Alberta on the rise

We have seen a lot of recent activity in Alberta with men and women starting the process of seeking a pardon. A few break and enter records were part of the

Obtaining a Pardon for a Theft Charge
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Record Suspension
4.15.2013

Obtaining a Pardon for a Theft Charge

Theft in Canada

Must Knows: Obtaining an Urgent TRP for Business Travel
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10.8.2015

Must Knows: Obtaining an Urgent TRP for Business Travel

If you’re someone who travels frequently for business, a criminal record can seriously inhibit your ability to be a mobile and flexible worker. It adds

NEXUS cards and your criminal record
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Record Suspension
US Entry Waivers
1.27.2017

NEXUS cards and your criminal record

NEXUS cards make it easier for travellers to cross the border. However, a criminal record may cause your application to be denied.

Success Stories: Cheryl from Toronto
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Success Stories
9.11.2015

Success Stories: Cheryl from Toronto

Creating success stories with record suspensions is our #1 goal. Here's Cheryl from Toronto who recovered and kept her past from limiting her future.

Can You Get Canadian PR For H1B From the Open Work Permit?
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8.28.2023

Can You Get Canadian PR For H1B From the Open Work Permit?

Can you get Canadian PR for H1B from the open work permit?

The Stigma Surrounding Criminal Records and How to Overcome It
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6.23.2023

The Stigma Surrounding Criminal Records and How to Overcome It

Having a criminal record can be a big challenge—just not in the ways you expect. Sure, most people know finding housing and employment is tough, but so is

Will marijuana legalization erase criminal records?
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3.2.2016

Will marijuana legalization erase criminal records?

For Jim, marijuana was a way for him to deal with back pain after falling off a ladder at work. For Noelle, it was a youthful indiscretion that she tried a

Record Suspension Enables Opportunities to Volunteer
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4.13.2012

Record Suspension Enables Opportunities to Volunteer

The success of the March 2012 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse was due in no small measure to its volunteers. People were needed in many capacities, such as

How To Get a Job With a Criminal Record
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9.5.2023

How To Get a Job With a Criminal Record

Everyone makes mistakes! But some have consequences that last longer than others — and if you’ve ever tried to get a job with a criminal record, you probably

The Pardon Services Canada Guide to Choosing your Pardon Specialist
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5.10.2012

The Pardon Services Canada Guide to Choosing your Pardon Specialist

If you have a criminal record, you already know that it can prohibit you from doing certain things. Areas that are typically affected include work, travel,

Working from home? You may still need a pardon
Fingerprinting
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Record Suspension
3.26.2021

Working from home? You may still need a pardon

Working from home may be an option even if you have a criminal record. Most employers will conduct a background check, even for employees who are working from home.

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