Validity of Police Certificate

[Zil 1]

Hi Everybody,

I have a question regarding validity of Police Certificate.

I am waiting for my IV fee bill to arrive. I am planning to get my police certificate soon. How long is it valid from the NVC's point of view?

Does it have to be issed within 30 days, 90 days, etc of the date it reaches the NVC's mailroom? I want make sure I do not get it too early if there is such restriction.

Thanks in advance,

Zil

[RandyandRina 2]

I think it varies for each country. In the Philippines the local police certificate is 6 months and the national (NBI) police certificate is 1 year

[Chris Parker 10]

Hi Everybody,

I have a question regarding validity of Police Certificate.

I am waiting for my IV fee bill to arrive. I am planning to get my police certificate soon. How long is it valid from the NVC's point of view?

Does it have to be issed within 30 days, 90 days, etc of the date it reaches the NVC's mailroom? I want make sure I do not get it too early if there is such restriction.

Thanks in advance,

Zil

It is at least 6 months for the country where you are living. There is no expiration for previous places you've lived at and not returned to.

Edited September 26, 2007 by Chris Parker

[Zil 1]

I think it varies for each country. In the Philippines the local police certificate is 6 months and the national (NBI) police certificate is 1 year

Hi Rina,

Thanks for the answer. I am asking the question from the NVC's point of view. I did not receive a P3, yet. Is there any info in P3 regarding maximum age of the police certificate?

Zil

[Zil 1]

Hi Everybody,

I have a question regarding validity of Police Certificate.

I am waiting for my IV fee bill to arrive. I am planning to get my police certificate soon. How long is it valid from the NVC's point of view?

Does it have to be issed within 30 days, 90 days, etc of the date it reaches the NVC's mailroom? I want make sure I do not get it too early if there is such restriction.

Thanks in advance,

Zil

It is at least 6 months for the country where you are living. There is no expiration for previous places you've lived at and not returned to.

Thanks Chris,

So it should be less than 6 months old.

Zil

[Chris Parker 10]

So it should be less than 6 months old.

The official rule (which NVC should be following also) is:

9 FAM 42.65 N3 VALIDITY OF SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FORM DS-
230, APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT VISA
AND ALIEN REGISTRATION
(TL:VISA-185; 02-26-1999)

Supporting documents that are subject to change are valid for one year. This
time limitation applies to Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and
Alien Registration, medical examinations and police certificates from any
country visited or inhabited subsequent to the previous clearances. It does
not apply to a birth certificate or a third country clearance or police
certificates from an area to which the alien has not returned since its
issuance. The affidavit of support (AOS) must be submitted within six
months of its signature by the supporting relative, however, it remains valid
indefinitely. However, because the affidavit of support is based on the
Federal Poverty Guidelines in effect at the time of the visa issuance, it may
need to be updated.

[Zil 1]

So it should be less than 6 months old.

The official rule (which NVC should be following also) is:

9 FAM 42.65 N3 VALIDITY OF SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FORM DS-
230, APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT VISA
AND ALIEN REGISTRATION
(TL:VISA-185; 02-26-1999)

Supporting documents that are subject to change are valid for one year. This
time limitation applies to Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and
Alien Registration, medical examinations and police certificates from any
country visited or inhabited subsequent to the previous clearances. It does
not apply to a birth certificate or a third country clearance or police
certificates from an area to which the alien has not returned since its
issuance. The affidavit of support (AOS) must be submitted within six
months of its signature by the supporting relative, however, it remains valid
indefinitely. However, because the affidavit of support is based on the
Federal Poverty Guidelines in effect at the time of the visa issuance, it may
need to be updated.

Thanks again!

So it is valid for 1 year.

[DakotaK1 1]

In Germany the police certificate is valid for 6 months and not a year,figured it would kind of be the same in all Europe.

Hi Rina,

Thanks for the answer. I am asking the question from the NVC's point of view. I did not receive a P3, yet. Is there any info in P3 regarding maximum age of the police certificate?

Zil

You can order it anytime you want,I orderd mine right after approval

[katita1757 2]

So it should be less than 6 months old.

The official rule (which NVC should be following also) is:

9 FAM 42.65 N3 VALIDITY OF SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION FORM DS-
230, APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT VISA
AND ALIEN REGISTRATION
(TL:VISA-185; 02-26-1999)

Supporting documents that are subject to change are valid for one year. This
time limitation applies to Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and
Alien Registration, medical examinations and police certificates from any
country visited or inhabited subsequent to the previous clearances. It does
not apply to a birth certificate or a third country clearance or police
certificates from an area to which the alien has not returned since its
issuance. The affidavit of support (AOS) must be submitted within six
months of its signature by the supporting relative, however, it remains valid
indefinitely. However, because the affidavit of support is based on the
Federal Poverty Guidelines in effect at the time of the visa issuance, it may
need to be updated.

Chris, You are a boat load of info. Very informitive!!!

[Jigi 0]

Answer - 6 Months Minimum