Why Remove Your Criminal Record?
There are many reasons why an individual should have their Criminal Record removed.
Listed below are some reasons why an individual should have their Criminal Record removed.
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Peace of Mind: 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.
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Getting / Keeping a Job: 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.
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Self Employment: Many companies who sub-contract individuals or small businesses are now requiring criminal record searches to be conducted on them.
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Bondability: 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.
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Custody of Your Children: Some parents have had their child custody and visitation rights negatively impacted because of a criminal record.
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Apartment Rental: 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.
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Educational Opportunities: Many educational programs require criminal checks before the program requirements can be met.
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Stigma of a Criminal Past: People often suffer accusations and have their credibility questioned because of their criminal record.
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Travel to the U.S.A.: Individuals with criminal records have been denied entry to the USA. A U.S. Entry Waiver can provide you with peace of mind by ensuring a hassle free border crossing.
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Canadian Immigration: Canadian Immigration often rejects applications for refugee status, landed status and citizenship for those who have criminal records.
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Volunteer Work: Some organizations require a criminal record search as a precondition for performing volunteer work.
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IF YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD, THEN ALL THE ABOVE POINTS ARE REMINDERS OF THE HASSLES AND PROBLEMS THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE. CONTACT US NOW AND LET US HELP YOU START THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A PARDON AND GETTING SOME PEACE OF MIND.
*Canadian Pardon Service does not provide legal advice. Should you require legal assistance please consult a lawyer. |
