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Can a Canadian with a DUI Enter the US?

If you’re wondering if you can enter the U.S. if you have a DUI on your record, the short answer is likely yes, provided you obey all customs regulations. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency is generally more lenient regarding DUI charges than the Canadian Border Services Agency when determining an individual’s admissibility. What […]

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La prise d’empreintes digitales versus les données biométriques

Veuillez noter que nous ne fournissons pas de données biométriques. Les données biométriques ne peuvent être fournies que par le gouvernent du Canada. Les données biométriques Il y a une certaine confusion concernant la différence entre la prise d’empreintes digitales et les données biométriques au Canada. Ce message sert à clarifier la situation. Au Canada, la […]

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Fingerprinting vs. Biometrics in Canada

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE BIOMETRICS. BIOMETRICS CAN ONLY BE PROVIDED BY THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT. Biometrics There is some confusion about the difference between fingerprinting and biometrics in Canada. This post will help to clear things up. Fingerprinting and biometrics refer to two different things in Canada. They are often confused because in order […]

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What Does Bondable Mean in Canada? How Being Bondable Helps You Get Hired

Why Does “Are You Bondable?” Appear On Job Applications? Being bondable is something you’ll see when applying for jobs. In many fields, employers require the people they hire be bondable before they can move ahead with hiring. Knowing if you are bondable matters because this tells any job you are deemed “trustworthy”. Hiring is a […]

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How to get an American background check from Canada?

If you are in Canada and require a FBI criminal record background check the process is not as straight forward as conducting a background check through the RCMP. There are several steps you will need to perform in order to obtain your certified FBI background check. Contact a RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency like the National […]

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Covid-19 Update – Suspended Fingerprinting Services – National Wide

At the National Pardon Centre our first priority is to keep our staff and the public safe. To do that we would like to keep the public informed during these difficult times. Currently, we are not offering fingerprinting services.  Fingerprinting is a close contact service which presents a serious danger in passing along germs between […]

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Travelling with a Canadian Criminal Record

International travel is part of many people’s business and personal lives in this modern era.  Whether you seek to travel for sightseeing, relaxation and enjoyment, or it’s a necessary part of your job, more and more people are travelling abroad each year than ever before.  However, if you are a Canadian citizen, and have a […]

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Great News: The Parole Board of Canada is Faster Than Ever!

Since opening our doors in 2002 we have seen simple pardon applications take well over two years to complete. That is after all of the paperwork is done and the file has already been sent to the Parole Board of Canada. Of course back then it was called the National Parole Board but a politician decided, […]

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GREAT NEWS: USA Waivers Faster Than Ever!

One of the more frustrating things about processing Canadian pardon (record suspension) and USA entry waiver applications is the amount of time it takes to get all of the paperwork put together. The other is the amount of time it takes for government agencies to review the paperwork and grant the applications. But lately things are […]

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How Long is the Average Waiting Period for a Record Suspension?

Getting a record suspension in Canada is a relatively complex process that is best done with the help of an experienced professional. The first thing you need to know about successfully obtaining a record suspension is that it won’t happen overnight. Even when you’ve got someone who knows the ins and outs of the process […]

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