When it comes to crossing the borders from the US to Canada there can be times that it can get complicated. That is why pardon services have become so popular. Even if you have had a driving under the influence charge it can be difficult to cross into Canada. If you are a Canadian that is wanting to travel to a foreign country as a volunteer or to seek work you should know that a pardon will seal all of your criminal convictions in Canada for a waiting period of 3,5 or 10 years. The years that your records are sealed for depends on your crime. That means that an employer or a federal authority would not be able to access your criminal record concerning your crime while sealed. However you do need to be aware that a Canadian pardon is not recognized by the United States.

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