FAQNews Federal Waiver Services

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When can a person apply for a pardon/record
suspension?

• An individual is eligible to apply for a
  pardon/record suspension once they have completed
  the sentence ordered by the judge, and have
  waited the necessary time period based on their
  charge.

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How do I know how long to wait before I am
eligible?

• Waiting periods range from no waiting period
  (for not guilty dispositions) to 10 years for
  indictable convictions. You cannot apply for a
  pardon/record suspension if your charge was a
  sexual conviction where the victim was a minor
  if you have 4 or more indictable convictions,
  each of which 2 years or more of jail time was
  served.
• For discharges, waiting periods begin from the
  court date. For convictions, waiting periods
  begin once the sentence imposed by the court is
  satisfied. However, it is a good idea to start
  collecting the proper documentation as soon as
  possible so that you can determine your exact
  eligibility date and acquire all the necessary
  documentation.
• For discharges, waiting periods begin from the
  court date. For convictions, waiting periods
  begin once the sentence imposed by the court is
  satisfied. However, it is a good idea to start
  collecting the proper documentation as soon as
  possible so that you can determine your exact
  eligibility date and acquire all the necessary
  documentation.

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What is included in a sentence for the purpose
of determining eligibility?

• A sentence means the conditions that a judge
  ordered the individual to undergo or complete. A
  sentence can include one or a combination of the
  following
• Compensation
• Fine/Surcharge payment this is paid to the
  court.
• Probation the individual must report to a
  probation officer.
• Restitution payment made to an injured party.
  For example, if the individual broke someones
  car window, they may be ordered to pay for the
  repair.
• Jail time
• Conditional Sentence Order similar to jail time
  but served in the community. This type of order
  is usually made in the case where traditional
  jail is not seen as appropriate.
• Prohibitions (such as drivers license
  suspension, or not being allowed to possess
  firearms) are NOT INCLUDED in calculating
  eligibility for a pardon/record suspension.

4
If I do not think that I am eligible for a
pardon/record suspension yet, are there any
advantages to starting the process now?

• Yes. Even if the exact date of eligibility is
  known, it is important to begin collecting the
  necessary paperwork as soon as possible because
  it can take several months. Most documents do not
  expire, so acquiring them in advance is a good
  idea. Also, if there are any complications with
  your file, we will be able to spot them and
  remedy them well in advance of your eligibility
  date.

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By starting early, we can do the following

• We can find out quickly if your file was
  transferred to the RCMP or if a mistake was made.
• We can calculate your exact eligibility date.
• We can provide Reference letters to employers or
  Canadian Immigration etc., as evidence that the
  pardon/record suspension process is underway and
  will be successfully completed.
• We can obtain and analyze necessary court
  documents.
• We can ensure that your application is submitted
  the day you are eligible.

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