Category: US Waiver Information
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Hiring an Agency vs. Applying for a Pardon Yourself
One of the most common questions I am asked is: “why should I pay an agency to apply for a pardon for me when I can do it myself?” To be perfectly honest, there are pros and cons associated with either option, and the choice is ultimately a personal one. But as with all decisions,…
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The Pardon in Canada
Getting a pardon in canada originates from the Royal Prerogative of Mercy- a British tradition that gave the ruling monarch the ability to exercise absolute power over persons convicted of criminal acts. Via the Letters Patent, this authority was embodied in the Governor General of Canada; our acting representative of the British Crown. (http://www.npb-cnlc.gc.ca/infocntr/policym/man_14_e.htm). Over…
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The Canadian pardon and US waiver industry
If you are looking for a service to handle your Canadian pardon or US entry waiver application for you take your time and look carefully because sometime around mid 2007 a lot of new companies popped up all claiming to be Canada’s #1 Service. Most of these are old paralegals trying to get into the pardon…
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Criminal Records and the US Border
Contrary to popular belief circulating among the media these days American border agencies do not have access to pardoned criminal convictions. Pardoned records are sealed and kept separate and apart from active criminal records and no matter what anyone tells you the Americans do not have access to the pardoned criminal record database. And although…