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Why Remove Your Criminal Record?<\/h2>\n

There are many reasons why an individual should have their Criminal Record removed<\/a>. Below is a list of some of the most common problems associated with a criminal record.<\/p>\n

Peace of Mind:<\/strong> Individuals can be consciously or unconsciously distressed by their past criminal records. Removing your criminal record will help make you feel better about yourself and your future prospects.<\/p>\n

Getting \/ Keeping a Job:<\/strong> Employers conduct criminal record searches on job applicants prior to hiring them. A record may hinder your chance of getting hired. You can be subject to future criminal record searches by your employer. You may lose your job or denied a promotion if a future search reveals your criminal record. In some provinces Human Rights Codes prohibit discrimination based on a criminal record if the person has been pardoned.<\/p>\n

Self Employment:<\/strong> Many companies who sub-contract individuals or small businesses are now requiring criminal record searches to be conducted on them.<\/p>\n

Bondability:<\/strong> Being bonded means that the employer has paid insurance which will pay claims made against employees. It costs more to bond those with a criminal record. If having you bonded is too expensive for the employer, you may not be hired.<\/p>\n

Custody of Your Children:<\/strong> Some parents have had their child custody and visitation rights negatively impacted because of a criminal record.<\/p>\n

Apartment Rental:<\/strong> Standard rental application forms ask if you have a criminal record. It may be difficult finding a place to live when you have a criminal record.<\/p>\n

Educational Opportunities:<\/strong> Many educational programs require criminal checks before the program requirements can be met.<\/p>\n

Stigma of a Criminal Past:<\/strong> People often suffer accusations and have their credibility questioned because of their criminal record.<\/p>\n

Travel to the U.S.A.:<\/strong> Individuals with criminal records have been denied entry to the USA. A U.S. Entry Waiver<\/a> can provide you with peace of mind by ensuring a hassle free border crossing.<\/p>\n

Canadian Immigration:<\/strong> Canadian Immigration often rejects applications for refugee status, landed status and citizenship for those who have criminal records.<\/p>\n

Volunteer Work:<\/strong> Some organizations require a criminal record search as a precondition for performing volunteer work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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