Police Records - Authorised Picture Signers

[rjm_cmyk 75]

Am I the only person who has marvelled at the idiocy of the list of "professions" who are on the approved signers list. I'm trying to remember if I know any museum curators or "executives". There again perhaps I'll go for my young nephew who is an "IT specialist" - on the X-Box anyway. Oh or perhaps the vetinarary nurse who looks after my dog.

Serious question - is there any need to order multiple copies ? Oh and am I right in thinking a few points for a speeding ticket is not a criminal offence for the purposes of this form ?

Edited May 1, 2013 by rjm_cmyk

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Am I the only person who has marvelled at the idiocy of the list of "professions" who are on the approved signers list. I'm trying to remember if I know any museum curators or "executives". There again perhaps I'll go for my young nephew who is an "IT specialist" - on the X-Box anyway. Oh or perhaps the vetinarary nurse who looks after my dog.

Serious question - is there any need to order multiple copies ? Oh and am I right in thinking a few points for a speeding ticket is not a criminal offence for the purposes of this form ?

My husband ordered two thinking one might be useful to show a future employer that he had a clean record in the UK, since a US background check wont reveal much or will come back "unable to process" because the Social Security number is too new. The embassy gave the one he took to the interview back to him. I heard later reports that the embassy wanted to keep the original for people who interviewed since then. Anyway, he never used either over here, but it was his thought at the time. You won't need it again for immigration purposes. The medical people will want to see it, but they give it back.

[wynk 0]

I think the general idea behind it is "a responsible adult who has a responsible job," but they couldn't just leave that open to interpretation.

[rjm_cmyk 75]

Thanks guys - I think I'll get a couple adopting my usual kitchen sink approach to the emmigration process

Edited May 2, 2013 by rjm_cmyk

[tedyc 4]

We got two and for the extra £6 it is worth it IMO just to be safe. We had to send one to the NVC (which I realise you don't) and used the other one at the medical although they might accept a photocopy

[katieflossom 54]

Can I just ask a police certificate related question. As I am attempting to be mega organised, I wanted to order mine now (as I know it's valid for 12 months.) I am moving house next month, so will that be a problem? Should I wait until I move house and then send off for the police check?

Thanks

[civilservant 42]

Its not a problem, the certificates do not include an address.

[Chris921 13]

it is really stupid who can sign it yes, but the nephew won't work if i remember right they cannot be related to you, and have had to know you for 5 years or something (since knowing someone for 5 years immediately makes it impossible that they could be lieing about their name and other stuff)

[rjm_cmyk 75]

I went for my business partner and co-director. That should cover all bases. The nephew suggestion wasn't completely serious :-)