Will I need a police check?

[Martin&Nat 0]

Hi

I am a UK citizen, just starting the K-1 process with my US fiancée. I was reading through the helpful guides and posts on this site and have a question for you all.

From August 2004 to August 2005 I was on a Working Holiday visa in Canada. I was there for a few days short of a full year, and travelled widely across many provinces. I have read that this may mean I have to apply for a Canadian police check - does anyone know if this will be the case?

I was looking at the RCMP website and it looks like a lengthy scenario whereby I have to go to a UK police station to have my fingerprints taken, then have them sent over to Canada with my information.

Can anyone confirm whether this check will be needed so I can apply now? Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Martin.

[Sprailenes 47]

Yes if you have been anywhere for over 6 months (I believe) you will need a police background check.

Get in touch with the RCMP there.

[*JG* 2]

Anywhere you lived for 6 months or more since the age of 16.

Yes.

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Yes if you have been anywhere for over 6 months (I believe) you will need a police background check.

Get in touch with the RCMP there.

Dear Sprailenes is correct.

Anywhere you have lived from age 16 and up, you need a police record from.

Good Luck!

[Martin&Nat 0]

Thanks for the replies so far. Right, when do these police checks need to be presented? Going through the G-325A I haven't even mentioned a similar working holiday to Australia from December 2001 to November 2002 as it was outside of the past five years, so how would they know to request a police check from Oz?

Looking at the RCMP website for Canada there are two checks they offer - a name check, or a certified fingerprint check. Can anyone advise what would be the one requested?

Thanks!

Martin

[Sprailenes 47]

You will have to present these documents at your interview.

Here is a link with more information you need for a CPIC:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/factsheets/fact_cpic_e.htm

[Lance27 19]

If you have no criminal record, a name check should suffice.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Thanks for the replies so far. Right, when do these police checks need to be presented? Going through the G-325A I haven't even mentioned a similar working holiday to Australia from December 2001 to November 2002 as it was outside of the past five years, so how would they know to request a police check from Oz?

Looking at the RCMP website for Canada there are two checks they offer - a name check, or a certified fingerprint check. Can anyone advise what would be the one requested?

Thanks!

Martin

If you don't have a criminal record, a name check from the RCMP will do.

You have to obtain said records from ALL places you have lived for more than 6 months after turning 16 so you will also need the Australian check.

Good luck, L.

[Martin&Nat 0]

Hi

Thanks again for all the replies. When do these police checks get requested, and when is the best time to apply for them? I have heard they can take quite some time. Does anyone have any experience in having to obtain overseas police checks?

Many thanks.

Martin.

[Aymerlu 3]

[minnietheminx 0]

Hey. Im in the same position as you as I did 'work canada' also though just one month out from you (sept 04 -sept 05). Luckily, I had to get my police certificate a while ago for my job so Ive had it in my hands for ages. But it didnt take long to arrive at all, something like 6 weeks I think (it actually arrived back quicker than my UK crb check )

I got the one which required the fingerprints (my job needed it), but if the name check one will do, then Id just go for that.

[minnietheminx 0]

Hi there.

I dont know whether this is too late or not. Ive just been going through the check list sent to me from the London embassy and it clearly states.....

"Please note many countries now require fingerprints to process police certificates for immigration purposes (eg, Australia, Canada, Nigeria) and police certificates completed without the required fingerprints are not valid"

So unfortunately you will need to get the certificate with the fingerprints.

[Martin&Nat 0]

Hi there.

I dont know whether this is too late or not. Ive just been going through the check list sent to me from the London embassy and it clearly states.....

"Please note many countries now require fingerprints to process police certificates for immigration purposes (eg, Australia, Canada, Nigeria) and police certificates completed without the required fingerprints are not valid"

So unfortunately you will need to get the certificate with the fingerprints.

Thanks - that information is definitely helpful. I an just trying to figure out when would be the best time to get the police checks started, as I'll have to get one from Australia, one from Canada, and one from the UK!

Should I wait for the NOA2 to arrive?

Martin.

[Krikit 1,163]

Thanks - that information is definitely helpful. I an just trying to figure out when would be the best time to get the police checks started, as I'll have to get one from Australia, one from Canada, and one from the UK!

Should I wait for the NOA2 to arrive?

Martin.

They need to be current within one year. I got mine after I received Package 3.