| When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, | | | | American government grant waivers to people with a |
| we know that the holiday season is fast approaching. | | | | criminal record who would like to enter the U.S. |
| Amid the rush of shopping, presents, and glad tidings | | | | Applying for a waiver can be a very complicated |
| comes the inevitable desire to spend time with loved | | | | process. Some people may need both a pardon and a |
| ones. | | | | waiver, and others may only need one or the other. |
| Unfortunately, some Canadians aren't able to see | | | | Not only is it difficult to ascertain which documents |
| their family and friends during the holidays. | | | | are required for U.S. entry, but the application |
| Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians have a criminal record | | | | process is time-consuming, lengthy, and intricate. For |
| that prevents them from leaving the country. | | | | a small fee, private companies are able to provide |
| Anyone who has ever been arrested has a criminal | | | | people with a criminal record with the help they need |
| record. The stigma associated with getting convicted | | | | to enter the United States. |
| of a crime can be crippling; not only do people with a | | | | Toronto-based firm is a leader in the pardons field, |
| criminal record have more trouble finding jobs and | | | | processing approximately 5,000 pardons a year. |
| apartments, many of them are also separated from | | | | Everyone deserves to be with those they love |
| friends and family members who live abroad. | | | | during the holidays. Having a criminal record shouldn't |
| However, there is a way for Canadians with a | | | | detain you from leading a full and happy life. |
| criminal records to enter the United States. The | | | | |