Presidential grants are a matter of public record, so immediately after Presidential action, the name of each person granted a pardon or commutation, along with the district they were convicted, year of sentencing, offense, and the date the President granted their request is publicly listed on the Office of the Pardon ...

Are you still a felon if pardoned?

Pardons generally don't expunge convictions. But, they will usually restore civil rights lost as a result of the conviction. So, pardons will generally restore: the right to vote.

Do pardons show on background checks?

An employer cannot find pardoned or suspended records. After a pardon is granted, the criminal record is sealed. When a local police records check is done after a pardon is granted, the results will say that no criminal record was found.