March 4th, 2010
We are often asked whether Canadians with a criminal record of impaired driving can enter the USA without a waiver (or pardon).
The simple answer appears to be yes. That said we need to consider this further. In determining the admissibility of “aliens” the United States relies on the concept of “moral turpitude” which can be defined as essentially any base or vile conduct contrary to accepted morals or standards that accompanies a crime. Their applicable federal law is codified at:
TITLE 8 > CHAPTER 12 > SUBCHAPTER II > Part II > § 1182. Inadmissible aliens
Essentially the US BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) has said that simple DUI (impaired driving) convictions, even if repeated, are not crimes of moral turpitude since the second (or multiple) offense does not change the character of the offense. That said the BIA has held that a NONCITIZEN CONVICTION for “DUI” did in fact involve moral turpitude when an element of the offense was that the defendant knew or ought to have known that the authorities had revoked his license.
While individuals may be able to enter the United States if their record only includes impaired driving (DUI) convictions it is in their best interest and most beneficial that they also obtain a pardon. This ensures that should interpretation or law change they will be protected from that. One should also remember that having a non-pardoned criminal record presents other challenges in the areas of travel, employment and adoption.
Further, it is important to know that any “alien” convicted of two or more offenses (other than purely political offenses), regardless of whether the conviction was in a single trial or whether the offenses arose from a single scheme of misconduct and, regardless of whether the offenses involved moral turpitude, for which the aggregate sentences to confinement were 5 years or more, is inadmissible.
Tags: admissibility, Criminal Record, DUI, impaired driving, inadmissible aliens, moral turpitude, noncitizen conviction, pardon, us entry waiver, usa
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January 28th, 2010
Expedia.ca has published a valuable article for would-be travellers with a Criminal Record:
Every day Canadians with past criminal records who seek international travel, must contend with implications. These include expensive re-routeing of flights, embarrassing surprises on travel day, or entire trip cancellation.
We couldn’t agree more! Click the link to view it on their site .
Tags: Criminal Records, Pardons, Travel restrictions, US Entry Waivers
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January 21st, 2010
Pardon Services Canada was recently awarded a certificate of diversion from it’s recycling company for having accomplished the following:
- 70 cubic yards of waste diverted in 2009 – the equivalent of 35 pick-up truck loads.
- 11 tonnes of carbon emissions were sequestered
Pick the sustainable Pardon Services Canada to assist you with your Pardon, File Purge, or US Entry Waiver Today.
Tags: eco, environmental, file purge, Pardons, sustainable, waivers
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January 4th, 2010
By now everyone has heard about the increase in travel security particularily at or near the USA. Near the USA? A recent attempt to hijack an American destined airplane has refreshed their fears of people entering their country.
As such, travel into, and even air travel over American airspace has become difficult. While the governments battle out the details, it’s best to handle your situation personally. Call Pardon Services Canada, or visit our website to obtain your Pardon or US Entry Waiver right away.
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Globe and Mail Article on US Security rules
Tags: Criminal Records, Entry Waivers, Pardons, Travel restrictions
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December 29th, 2009
Record checks in the province of British Columbia have doubled in 2009 from year prior figures.
As referenced in the Province Newspaper, Checks are mandatory for everyone from teachers and doctors to nurses, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists and physical and massage therapists.
With the extraordinary increase, it’s wise to ensure your record has been removed.
Pardon Services Canada has been discreetly removing records for Canadians for over 20 years. We are the seasoned professionals, the only ones with whom you should trust with your future.
Link to article in The Province
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November 6th, 2009
Pardon Services Canada is very excited about the latest partnership with Canada’s number one National Travel Agency Flight Centre. The partnership has been established to help Flight Centre retail locations all across Canada to build up long lasting relationships with existing clients and provide additional new customers.
Pardon Services Canada and Flight Centre travel agents want to ensure that travelling is worry-free.
Flight Centre travel agents, have encountered customers who cannot travel into the US because they have a criminal record and have to cancel their vacations, or cost their customers more to re route their flight plans to get to their destinations. In addition, for those who have been crossing the border with a record, this could spell the end of freedom of movement, and translate into greater likelihood of endless border hassles.
For 20 years, we have been helping to clear the criminal records of those who have paid their debt to society. No other pardon company can match our years of dedication. Helping you to help them is our business.
Call us at 1 8 NOW PARDON.
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August 18th, 2009
We offer a 10% Finders Fee to anyone who refers business our way. We’ve even set up a system to effectively track all of the sales we make, through you, on our program called Haalsa.
Click here to see more about our Referral Rewards Program.
However, some people are not comfortable taking cash for referrals. In some professions, kickbacks are not kosher. No problem, we are more than happy to donate your commission to the charity of your choice.
Just ask us about some of the options available.
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August 18th, 2009
For years I used to chance it. The United States didn’t know about my record, or at least it wasn’t on file, so I figured as long as they didn’t ask about it, I was okay. My wife, who works at a travel agency, found out that if I’m down south, and they arrest me, or something happens, I could get detained, or deported or tossed back in jail. What a way to ruin a trip. She told me to get a pardon, and it was the best thing I ever did. Now, with my record cleared, I don’t have to worry every time I’m on vacation.
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August 18th, 2009
If you’ve seen Guy Ritchie’s latest gangster flick on DVD there is a scene where our two unlikely heroes attempt to buy some property, but are unable to get a line of credit, due to their criminal records. As a result they end up at the mercy of a nefarious mobster.
Ah, if only they had pardoned their records first.
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August 18th, 2009
Forgiveness is an integral part of our justice system. It is the reason pardons exist in the first place. Even our own law enforcement is not immune to indescretions. Here is a quote taken from the Vancouver police regarding the Dziekanski tasering incident.
“{Everyone} makes mistakes. It is very important, therefore, that we acknowledge our mistakes, learn from them, and move forward.”
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