Understanding Criminal Records and Pardons in Canada
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, volunteering, education and even adoption! That is, until enough time passes so that you qualify to apply for a pardon.
The Canadian pardon procedure, also known as a record suspension in Canada, can be a very intimidating and confusing experience for the average person. Questions like; ‘Where do I find information on the pardon process?’, ‘Do I qualify for a pardon?’, and ‘How long does it take to get a pardon in Canada?’ all come to mind.
Unless you are a lawyer, most likely you will need some type of help preparing your application for the Parole Board of Canada in Ottawa. If you choose to take this on yourself – good luck! But please remember a few things.
- Different people require different pardon documents.
- Fingerprints are a basic requirement for every application – but there are two kinds!
- You need to complete the right document package – different documents need to be provided in full, and can vary from person to person.
- Every pardon application is different. What is good for one pardon application may not be enough for another.
- A pardon application needs to be properly prepared and fully completed.
You can try to do it all yourself, but why would you chance having your pardon application returned because you forgot to complete one very small but critical detail? Success or failure depends solely on how well your pardon application is prepared. If your application is returned, you must wait one full year to apply again.
While the prospect of asking for help does not appeal to everyone, there comes a time when you need to stack the deck in your own favor. It’s better to team up with a pardon specialist and give yourself the inside advantage.
So if you agree that you may need the help of a specialist, make sure that you team up with someone who has a successful track record, someone who can really guarantee that they can help you.
Questions to Ask a Pardon Specialist
Ask these questions:
- How many years have you been obtaining pardons for your clients?
- What is your success rate?
- Will I be able to track the progress of my application? Where and how?
- Do you have customer service agents available to answer my questions over the phone?
- Where is your office located?
- Do you have client testimonials or references?
- Will you keep me up-to-date on my pardon application as it progresses?
- How is my personal and private information handled?
- How can you guarantee my privacy?
- Why should I go with your company?
When it comes to clearing criminal records, Pardon Services Canada has been helping Canadians with confidential, fast and affordable service for over 20 years.
You can find out more information regarding your rights, and learn about easy steps to total freedom by visiting www.PardonServicesCanada.com. Pardon Services Canada can help you clear your good name.
