Hi,

I am currently going through a CR-1 process and the process has gone to the appointment based processing very recently. I am just submitting my DS-230 and it looks like I have to send birth certificate, police certificate etc to the NVC now. Does anyone know how long it takes to get the police certificate?

Nilz

With 40 days of them issuing you a receipt. See my signature for how long it took me.

Yup, 40 days from the date on the receipt they send you. That in itself can take up to three weeks to arrive.

You sure you're supposed to send birth certificate and police record to NVC? I'm sure you are advised only to collect that paperwork and have it ready for the interview in London. You don't send it to the NVC but you do send in the DS-230. Maybe read the instructions one more time and make sure.

Yep -- police certificates should not be going to NVC, but should be presented on the day of the interview. Although I am no NVC expert having done DCF, I'm certain that this is the case.

Where is the best place online to order a police certificate relevant to a I-129F case in the UK?

Also, will having a police cert before the NOA2 get you a quicker interview date?

The url for police certificates from the metropolitan police is http://www.met.police.uk/dataprotection/forms/3019b.pdf .
Having one won't speed things up but not having one could slow things down as you are not supposed to send back the checklist requesting an interview until you have one. A UK police certificate is valid for 1 year.

Thanks...

And just to make sure I'm doing it right, do I need to say anything about immigration where it asks if I need any information other than 'prosecution, convictions and caution history'? Or is ticking the box on prosecution (etc) history sufficient?

The processing for the CR-1 visa has now changed and you have to send all these details to the NVC now. I called the NVC to confirm this and London has now gone to Appointment based processing.

Thanks for you answers regarding the police certification.

A Met police application will do KJC no good. He/she will need to apply to his local police force using their forms. He can either go to his local constabulary web page, or go into the station and ask for the correct form.

You learn something every day here! I checked on the Embassy website and for the life of me I can't find anything about this rather large change. In fact, it says in red letters: "The documents must not be mailed to the NVC or the Immigrant Visa Unit at the Embassy." Important info for those going through the process in the future!

You just need the prosecution, convictions and caution history.

Very important and crucial information too.

Totally OT here, but Mags -- I love the new kitten in your sig!

It's a cutie, ain't it? Problem is, it's made me all "I want a kitten!" now. Course, we already have 5 cats and my husband would prolly divorce me if we did though!

Is this true?

I just downloaded the above form, filled it in and was ready to post it tomorrow morning... Now I'm not sure if I should...

I guess I will just go to the police station to be on the safe side... Having a police report rejected by the people at the embassy would be a complete disaster

From the Met's website: "Please note that we will only be able to provide you with information if you live or have lived in the Metropolitan Police area (most of London). Otherwise you should apply to the Police service which covers the region or area concerned."

If you have ever lived in London, then you can apply through the Met. Otherwise, go down to your local cop shop and apply there. Better safe than sorry!

Yes, it is true. You have to apply to your local police force (doesn't have to be at the station, in person). You can download the form from your local force's website and post to the address they advise.

For example, I applied to the Thames Valley Police Force at their Oxford HQ address. The subject access form I received back is sent from the National Identification Service at New Scotland Yard but specifically mentions that Thames Valley Police have nothing on file for me.

Yes, use your local police force's forms.

At the minute it's probably best to go in to the cop shop in person, with the mail the way it is.

If you do go in, they give you the reciept straight away (or at least they did for me 2 weeks ago in London), and you can start counting down your 40 days. Otherwise you'll have to wait for the Royal Mail Unions to make nice with the Royal Mail Exec's and god knows when that will be.

I went in today and they gave me a form to fill out, but they said I will have to hand it into the main office downtown, which sucks.

Hello

I will look for my police certificates next week.

I believe that every country is diferent. Some certificates can be used for one year, and take 40 days to be ready...others are just valid for 3 months, and is ready in 2 days...I am a little confuse..

Here in Brazil, what I read until now is that I need two polices certificates:

* Federal - Polícia Federal - Atestado de bons antecedentes
* State - Secretaria de Segurança Pública - Atestado de bons antecedentes

So, someone from Brazil, that did this no so long ago, can give me some info?

How long takes to have this 2 certificates?

It is true that is only valid for 3 months?

Thank you very much

Ali

As Mags says and will be asked in interview. A police cert from Scotland Yard is only good for England and Wales applicants. (And Scots who have spent more than 6 months outside Scotland) I asked a few questions at the interview re this.

You'd be better off posting this question in the forum that covers Brazil. This is the UK forum so I doubt you will have many takers for your question!




A valid point indeed.

I don't know if I'll get a reply in time before I go to the police station 9 hours from now. I will probably get this question answered at the police station, but I'm not sure if they know a lot about immigration stuff...

At the end of this form I come to this:

PLEASE INDICATE IF INFORMATION IS REQUESTED FROM THE POLICE NATIONAL COMPUTER (FOR CONVICTIONS IN ENGLAND/WALES) *YES/NO

AND/OR THE SCOTTISH CRIMINAL RECORDS OFFICE *YES/NO

If you have been involved in a specific incident for which you now require information please supply us with as much information as possible to enable us to find it. (this should include, where possible, time, date, place and type of incident)

Do I say yes to both? Or is this only if you HAVE a criminal history? Or do I need to say YES so that I can prove to immigration I have no criminal offences?

I said yes to both as I wasn't sure and mine came back with a nil report on both