NEW WAITING TIMES:

10, 5 OR 3 YEARS DEPENDING ON OFFENCE(S).

NEW PROCEDURE:

CERTAIN APPLICANTS WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INDICTABLE OFFENCE(S), INCLUDING OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE COMMISIION, INVESTIGATION AND/OR PROSECTUTION OF THE OFFENCES.  

Pardon Definition:

A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens for a certain amount of time, may have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records.

Pardon Benefits:

A pardon will effectively seal your record in CPIC (Canadian Police Information Centre).  CPIC is a computer database where criminal records are held.

Criminal record checks are usually processed using CPIC for Employment, Volunteering, Immigration, Citizenship and Foster Care/Adoptions.

Pardon Limitations:

Vulnerable Sector- The Criminal Record Act protects the Vulnerable Sector population: Children, Seniors,...from persons who received pardons for certain indictable offences.

Travel to the US - A pardon does not guarantee you access into the US. 

Quoted from U.S. Consular Services in Canada - Criminal Eligibility: "Under U.S. law, a pardon issued by Canadian authorities is not recognized for purposes of entry into the United States.  Even though you may have entered the United States without hindrance in the past, you may be denied entry at a future date based upon discovery of your criminality."

Applying for a Pardon:

1.  Hire FPS to handle all documents, provide on-site fingerprint service, and to ensure that your application is submitted to the National Parole Board complete and without errors.  We keep the process of a pardon simple, fast and convenient for you.   We provide a complete service package and usually with 4-7 months* you will receive your pardon granted from the National Parole Board.

2. Apply yourself - A pardon is not free - there are costs associated even if you do it yourself.

Completion Time:

1.  Usually 4-7 months, however, *time lines are dependant on eligibility, RCMP, various Agencies, court houses and the National Parole Board.  Currently, there is a backlog with the RCMP and the National Parole Board.

The National Parole Board is the only federal agency responsible for processing a pardon application and making pardon decisions.  All applications are handled the same regardless of a "pardon service representative" involvement.  Claims that suggest "speeding up the process", "special status" or "guarantee" your pardon are false.  The National Parole Board is not affiliated with any third party service providers or pardon service representatives.

2.  Do it yourself - 1-5 years (The process of applying for a pardon is time consuming.  If not done right and in sequence order, it may be refused or denied, resulting in extra costs, time delays and frustration.  This leads many individuals to stop trying on their own.)

With the new changes, the process has become even more complicated!  You need an experienced professional to ensure your pardon is successful.  Contact us today to get started!

FPS Fingerprint Pardon Services does not offer legal advice, if you require legal assistance, please contact the appropriate lawyer or legal representative.