Police Certificate Questions

[risorgimentoe 1]

I was wondering if anyone can share their experience with police certificates from countries that the DOS say they don't need it.

For Pakistan on the DOS site it says the following:

"Police Records

Not available. Pakistan has no nationwide tracking system in place for criminal activities. Police Character Certificates are available for a fee from District Coordinating Offices. However, they are not an accurate reflection of an individual's criminal record. An applicant who has committed a crime in one district may be able to obtain a clean Character Certificate from that district or another. Given the inaccuracy of these certificates, they are not required for consular processing." (http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9713)

1. Would the person at the interview make it a big issue? How do you support that, do i just print the page that says it? Because I know people can get them.... but if its not required does it matter? Worth wasting the time/effort?

2. How long are the police certificates valid for in the eyes of the embassy?

3. When would I need to have police certificates by? Do I need them by the time Packet 3.5 arrives, the medical, or the interview?

Thanks for your help guys!

Edited October 4, 2013 by risorgimentoe

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