Criminal background checks

[Mern V 14]

This has been asked several times, I am sure, I've already searched and while some info is helpful, it's possibly dated so bear with me while I ask again.

 

I am a Canadian citizen. I need background checks for both Canada & US (I have previously lived in the US, 15+ years ago).

 

I am scheduled to have fingerprints done tomorrow morning at the Commissionaire's office in London Ontario.

 

I want to ensure I'm getting the RIGHT sets -- 

For the RCMP I need "criminal record check for personal use under the Privacy Act" - correct? 

And for the FBI I chose "digital fingerprinting" with a print copy. 

 

The FBI online instructions look pretty straightforward but the RCMP site is confusing. Can anyone explain the steps once I have my fingerprints?

 

I want to do this correctly, I have seen confusion and people getting denied based on providing the wrong information.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

You do not need a police report from the US.  USCIS will run background checks as part of the process.  

Edited March 12, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

35 minutes ago, Mern V said:

I have seen confusion and people getting denied based on providing the wrong information.

I have seen RFEs, but never a denial. 

[Mern V 14]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

You do not need a police report from the US.  USCIS will run background checks as part of the process.  

Oh .. I'm just going by the instructions that indicate police checks from "every country ever lived" or however it was phrased. 

 

LOL, I already paid my $18 and submitted my application. 

 

It can't hurt to have it done I suppose?

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

Just now, Mern V said:

It can't hurt to have it done I suppose?

It won't be used.

[Mern V 14]

Well, too late. Bought and paid for.

 

Any advice on the process here in Canada (RCMP)? That's where I see all the confusion.

[Crazy Cat 39,617]

3 minutes ago, Mern V said:

Well, too late. Bought and paid for.

 

Any advice on the process here in Canada (RCMP)? That's where I see all the confusion.

@Mike E might have some useful info.

[powerpuff 5,974]

9 minutes ago, Mern V said:

Oh .. I'm just going by the instructions that indicate police checks from "every country ever lived" or however it was phrased. 

 

LOL, I already paid my $18 and submitted my application. 

 

It can't hurt to have it done I suppose?

 

 

 

And right below it, it says this:

 

”Note: Present and former residents of the United States do NOT need to submit any U.S. police certificates.”

 

For any documents, always refer to NVC reciprocity information, it says exactly what is needed for each country’s documents:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html 

[Mern V 14]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

And right below it, it says this:

 

”Note: Present and former residents of the United States do NOT need to submit any U.S. police certificates.”

 

For any documents, always refer to NVC reciprocity information, it says exactly what is needed for each country’s documents:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html 

Ha. 

 

Well, missed that part.

 

I wonder if I can get my 18 bucks back.

[Mike E 11,726]

7 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

@Mike E might have some useful info.

I’ve never had to do a Canadian police certificate because i got my gc through I-485

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html provides the required procedure and pointers. 
 

Also tagging @K1visaHopeful

[Mern V 14]

12 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I’ve never had to do a Canadian police certificate because i got my gc through I-485

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html provides the required procedure and pointers. 
 

Also tagging @K1visaHopeful

Yes I've seen that link...

 

Colour me stupid - but I don't even know what I'm looking at? 

 Edited -

 

I found the relevant info. Looking at it now. Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 12, 2023 by Mern V

[pushbrk 12,232]

5 hours ago, Mern V said:

Ha. 

 

Well, missed that part.

 

I wonder if I can get my 18 bucks back.

Nope

[TBoneTX 43,418]

Country-specific thread is moved to the Canada forum.