Lucy Perillo is a certified technician
for L1 Identity Solutions authorizing
her to take fingerprints for criminal
record checks, employment,
immigration, citizenship etc.
PASSPORTS
A passport is a certified
document that confirms citizenship.
It does not guarantee access across
the border If there has been a criminal
offense, it is best to call our office to
confirm eligibility to travel.
FAST CARD
This is a joint program between the US
and Canadian government. When
approved, transport drivers can use the
FAST approved lanes, allowing for easier
and quicker access the border. However,
if there has been a criminal conviction in
the past, a pardon and a waiver may be
required to be approved before
participation in this program is granted.
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NEW WAITING PERIODS
Currently, almost any offense may be pardoned. You may be required to wait either 3, 5, or 10 years after the completion of your sentence to qualify. New changes with the pardon application are effective immediately and more may be legislated in the near future.
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE
YOUNG OFFENDERS ACT?
Offenses committed as a young offender
typically cannot be included in the pardon.
Should a youth offense appear on the adult
record, it can then be included in the pardon
submission. An offense under this act, does
not render you inadmissible to the U.S.
OFFENSES UNDER OTHER FEDERAL ACTS
Although offenses under these acts (eg. The
National Defense Act, The Wildlife Act etc.) are
not part of the Criminal Code of Canada, they
can be included when submitting a pardon.
EXPUNGEMENTS
This can be done where there has been a
discharge,a stay of proceedings, or an
acquittal.
A DUI ALONE DOES NOT RENDER
YOU INADMISSIBLE TO THE U.S.
A waiver is required to enter the U.S. for many
crimes. However, if a drinking and driving
conviction is the only offense, you will be
allowed to cross the border.
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