Seeing our clients succeed is our #1 goal. Here’s Jason from Kitchener, Ontario who recovered from his mistake and kept his past from limiting his future.
“Six years ago I went to a bar with some friends, but knew I shouldn’t drive home after drinking. I asked one of my sober friends to drive my car home. Unfortunately, he didn’t have much experience driving and did not know how to drive my manual car. I decided to assume control of the car when we were almost home, but was pulled over by the police. This was a terrible decision, and I had to suffer the consequences. My new job requires a clear criminal record, so I decided to apply for a Record Suspension. Now that my record is clear I can continue my employment without my conviction holding me back.”
I have a question – doesnt it take time to obtain this status? if your employer asking for it on the spot – by the time you can get the pardon/clearance would have been too late?
Hi Joe, Yes, it takes sometime to be cleared to enter the US, approximately one year if you include the time it takes to get a Certified Criminal Record, court and police documents. Jason probably put the job offer on hold or had alternate duties until he could obtain the waiver.