Can a Canadian even get a Police Certificate from Australia?

[angey_blueskies 2]

I'm a Canadian applying for a K1 visa with my American fiance.

Regarding police certificates needed... obviously I need one from Canada. But I am confused as to whether I need one from Australia as well as what kind and how I should go about getting it?

I spent 10 months in Australia back in the year 2000 under a temporary volunteer ministry visa. I did not have any residence or home there for those 10 months, and was essentially backpacking all across Australia with a team of individuals volunteering running youth retreats. I maintained my home residence back in Canada during this time.

My questions:

1) Do I need an Australian police certificate?

2) Can a Canadian even get a police certificate from Australia? Looking at the Australian Federal Police website, they state: "The Australian Federal Police (AFP) can only provide National Police Checks for:

• residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Jervis Bay Territory and external Commonwealth territories
• people seeking employment with the Commonwealth Government
• people requiring a check under Commonwealth legislation
• Australian immigration purposes
• where the applicant resides overseas
• overseas employment
• overseas adoption
• visa applications for overseas travel.

When I tried filling out the online application for the AFP check, they have a required section where you choose the purpose of having the check done. It seems to me like all the purposes they give is directed specifically for Australian citizens. For example, there are only two purpose types listed: either you're getting a check done for working with the Australian Capital Territory OR for Commonwealth employment. I don't see myself falling under either type.

Any suggestions?

[Aus2072 2]

Yes you need AFP since you were in Australia for over 6 months.

When applying make sure you list all your alias names used whilst here. I had issues with that.

your purpose: applicant resides overseas and for overseas visa.

the one you want is https://afpnationalpolicechecks.converga.com.au/

good luck