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[figuringthisout 0]

From everything I've read a Canadian citizen only needs a name only record of no conviction stating that the national database was searched.

The guy at the RCMP office (albeit being very rude) turned away another gal in front of her saying she NEEDED a fingerprint search. I told her to insist on a name only search, and after a while of arguing with the guy, she now has it in her hands! =D

I would just like to confirm this: NVC will only need a fingerprint search if A.) They request it or B.) there are any criminal records correct? (She has NONE)

Thanks!

Edited June 25, 2011 by figuringthisout

[Inky 1,110]

correct no need for fingerprinting one unless she has criminal records or the NVC/consul asks for one!

[figuringthisout 0]

Thought so, she really wanted to tell the girl in front of her that but we were only 95% sure! Thanks for the quick reply inky!

[figuringthisout 0]

ALSO

For anyone needing to do this: If you have recently moved and your photo ids don't reflect your new address - make sure to bring something with your name and address on it! Whether it be a bank statement with address/name, or a bill, etc.

Edited June 25, 2011 by figuringthisout

[Novella 3]

I sent in a Name Only and it got rejected. I've never so much as spoken to a cop, let alone had any convictions. lol I ended up going and getting an RCMP Finger print one to be safe. With that said, by the time they "rejected it" (they took awhile) my certificate had expired by three days. It was only good for three months. The operator insisted it was because I needed finger prints, but part of me thinks it was really the expiration thing.

Anyways, if you CAN get finger prints, may as well. But Name Only should definitely be okay.