Canada
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Fingerprinting

Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services carries out both digital and Ink and roll fingerprinting Services for its clients in a highly professional manner.

• Digital Fingerprinting
  Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services uses the latest digital technology for reliable capture and RCMP processing in as little as 72 hours which means the applicant’s result will be in mail to you or your third party submitted address in as little as three business days after submission. If a criminal record is encountered during verification process, the processing time may be increased to more than 120 days.
• Ink and Roll
  Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services also do traditional Ink and roll service for its clients who request for it. It is a paper based fingerprint submission mostly requested by foreign governments (FBI).
• Card Scan
  Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services also provide Card Scan checks which means that we can get the Criminal checks completed from ink and roll cards. We convert them into the Digital Fingerprints and get the results from RCMP which can be sent to you or the third party if a written waiver is provided. These are quick method of getting your fingerprint results taken from another country.

Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services provide police clearances for the purposes of employment, visa applications and foreign travel/work permits. We provide police clearances, depending on your organization’s requirements using fingerprints. Police clearances, also referred to as criminal background checks, criminal records checks, police checks, police certificates.

Canada E-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services also provide credit check for employment for its clients. Applicants should bring two pieces of valid government issued identification and one must be a photo ID. The following are types of acceptable identification:

• Passport
• Citizenship Card or Document
• Immigration Document (i.e., Landing Papers)
• Birth Certificate
• Drivers License
• Permanent Resident card or Record of Landing for Citizenship Applicants
• Government ID
• Work Permits
• Student Permits

We provide police clearances, depending on your organization’s requirements, using either the applicant’s name and date of birth only, or using fingerprints, taken using our fingerprinting process. Police clearances, also referred to as criminal background checks, criminal records checks, police checks, police certificates.

For Canadian Citizenship, Immigration and Visas to Other Countries etc...

To visit a country.

If you have been stopped at the border and refused entry to US because of a criminal record you need a US Entry Waiver- prior permission to enter USA as a non immigrant, in order to legally return to the country. You may also need a waiver if you were arrested at the border, deported, overstayed your Visa, or admitted to having been involved in drugs or other criminal activity. We have more than a decade’s experience in filing US Waiver applications to US authorities and our record is 100% success rate. Every applicant has entirely different reasons for the case. We will guide you on the first appointment that you will be successful or not and what remedies are required to be fulfill. We have been able to get permission to those clients also who have been refused entry to US for number of times. So do not delay! A waiver application is an important matter that takes time to complete. Below are some important things to know before proceeding with your application for a US entry waiver.

• A US Entry Waiver is an application made to the American government, specifically DHS (Department of Homeland Security).
• US entry waivers are granted on a validation period of 1, 2 or 5 years. The validation period largely depends on the extent of your criminal record (or other reason of inadmissibility) and how well the application was prepared.
• The majority of our clients receive a 5 year waiver. Furthermore, we never begin an application for a waiver that we feel will not be accepted.
• Currently waiver applications are completed in 10 - 12 months (expedited) and in certain cases, Standard waiver applications are completed in 12 - 18 months.
• The American government does not recognize a Canadian pardon. Therefore if the Americans are ever made aware of your criminal record a pardon will not help you cross the border.
• Once it is determined that you require a US entry waiver the unfortunate news is that you will need one for the rest of your life. At the Canada e-Fingerprinting and Legal Services your file monitoring is free. We will keep your paperwork on file with us and inform you when it is time to start your next application so that you are always able to travel freely.
• Once your waiver is granted you can travel as much as you like so long as the document remains valid.

The Pardon Application Process
It is mandatory to have completed the requisite amount of time since you’ve completed your sentence and paid any fines (see FAQ below) after which you can proceed with applying for a pardon with Canada e-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services. After your initial first meeting with a Canada e-Fingerprinting and Advisory Services pardons professional, we will calculate the requite time to start your Pardon Application, further we will compile the necessary personal information for your pardon application. We will complete all necessary background checks to support your application. This will include taking your fingerprints to obtain your criminal record, court information, local police records, relevant citizenship documents and military conduct sheets if necessary, including required documentation from all previous places you’ve resided. We will then complete all the necessary forms, and present them to you for signature. Our proactive role and familiarity with the process will ensure all the documents required are obtained in a timely manner and that your case is processed expeditiously. We will keep you informed at each stage of the process. All records will be returned to the applicant once the pardon process has been completed. All information is kept confidential.

Why should I seek a pardon?
Any conviction for a criminal offence, new or old, can severely restrict your freedom. A pardon removes any record of your past offences from appearing in a criminal record check that you might require for employment, travel and more. It can also give you peace of mind and a future free from judgment, discrimination and shame. There are many advantages to obtaining a pardon:

• Better prospects for employment and self-employment;
• More freedom to travel outside Canada;
• Greater peace of mind and self-respect;
• Less difficulty getting bonded;
• Reduced risk of negative impact on child custody and visitation;
• Less hassle renting an apartment;
• Improved prospects of meeting educational requirements.
  
  What exactly is a pardon?
  A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, and who have completed their sentence and have demonstrated that they are law-abiding citizens, to have their criminal record removed and kept separate and apart from other criminal records. After a pardon is granted, any search of the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) will not show that you had a criminal record, or that you were issued a pardon
  Who is eligible for a pardon?
  For summary offences you are eligible for a pardon three years after you have completed your sentence for your offence(s). For indictable offences you are eligible for a pardon five years and with good conduct after you have completed your sentence for your offence(s). A sentence may be a fine, probation, a jail term, surcharge or restitution. For the purposes of a pardon, a court order, which prohibits you from driving or possessing a firearm, is not considered as part of the sentence?
  Who will grant my pardon?
  Pardons are not issued automatically. To remove a criminal record, an application must be made under the Criminal Records Act (CRA) to the National Parole Board (NPB). The person must have completed their sentence and shown that they are now law-abiding citizens. The NPB issues, grants, deny or revoke pardons for convictions under federal acts or regulations of Canada. The NPB does this under the CRA. Visit the National Parole Board website.
  What is important to know about obtaining a pardon?
  You do not need a lawyer or a representative to apply for a pardon. The National Parole Board (NPB) gives the same consideration to a pardon application submitted by an individual or by a representative. No pardons company can expedite the pardon process for an additional fee. The NPB designed the process to be fair and equal. No particular company can do it faster than any other.
  How long will it take to obtain a pardon?
  How quickly you receive a pardon is dependent on the National Parole Board, which grants and/or issues pardons. Having your pardon request granted is not guaranteed and can take between two and six months typically. Depending on the number and type of offenses, it could take up to one year.