Pardon for Travel
What does a pardon, also known as a record suspension, mean to those who wish to be free to travel?
A Pardon Means Freedom To Travel
If you have a criminal record in Canada, that record will never go away on its own, meaning that a pardon is the only way to seal the criminal record.
Having a criminal record means that you cannot freely travel to other countries while you have that record, meaning that a pardon is required for any individual with a criminal record seeking to travel!
Having a pardon, meaning that the record has been sealed from searchable databases, allows for an individual to travel to other countries without worrying about the criminal record being an issue.
People with a criminal record will be denied entry to the US without having a pardon meaning that they are considered ineligible for access by the US Government.
While having a criminal record will not affect your right to apply for, and receive a passport, Express Pardons advises against traveling with a criminal record until the pardon is granted.
What does a pardon mean in relation to the police databases?
Obtaining a pardon means that the record has been removed from all searchable systems, including CPIC, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and allows people to travel freely, and without worry.
When an individual travels to the U.S., the government will search the CPIC database to determine whether or not that individual has a criminal record, meaning that if that person does not have a pardon then the criminal record is visible to the U.S. Border Agents.
Does receiving a pardon mean you still have to make people aware of your past mistake?
Once the pardon is granted no one can see the criminal record or know that it ever existed unless the individual makes people aware of his or her criminal record.
In short: A pardon means freedom for people who want to travel to both the US and overseas.
Having a pardon also means that an individual can apply for work and travel visa for other countries.
If you are eligible to receive a pardon, you should apply today!