Police Certificate

[Justdazed 1]

I found this site:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm

which was helpful. Just to double check though Police Certificate = CERTIFIED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ?

[zyggy 9]

I found this site:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm

which was helpful. Just to double check though Police Certificate = CERTIFIED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ?

No..

You only need the fingerprint based check if you have a criminal record. If you don't have a criminal record, you can go to your local RCMP post and request a name based check. You can also go to your local police service, but be sure that you request that it be based on a CPIC Canada Wide Search and that it states as such on the Police certificate.

[Justdazed 1]

I found this site:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm

which was helpful. Just to double check though Police Certificate = CERTIFIED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ?

No..

You only need the fingerprint based check if you have a criminal record. If you don't have a criminal record, you can go to your local RCMP post and request a name based check. You can also go to your local police service, but be sure that you request that it be based on a CPIC Canada Wide Search and that it states as such on the Police certificate.

Thank you! I don't have a criminal record.

[bucknekkid 0]

I found this site:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm

which was helpful. Just to double check though Police Certificate = CERTIFIED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ?

No..

You only need the fingerprint based check if you have a criminal record. If you don't have a criminal record, you can go to your local RCMP post and request a name based check. You can also go to your local police service, but be sure that you request that it be based on a CPIC Canada Wide Search and that it states as such on the Police certificate.

Thank you! I don't have a criminal record.

In the event you may want to try and get a criminal record let me know, for a small fee I can tell you all kinds of ways to achieve that goal....

[Lola_ 0]

Hm. I ordered my police certificate today in Toronto at Younge and College. I sure hope that it will be a Canada-wide search (as I forgot to tell them).

Does anyone know if it will be a Canada wide search or will I have to go back and pay the fee again etc.?

Thanks!

[Cygnet 0]

Hm. I ordered my police certificate today in Toronto at Younge and College. I sure hope that it will be a Canada-wide search (as I forgot to tell them).

Does anyone know if it will be a Canada wide search or will I have to go back and pay the fee again etc.?

Thanks!

Usually, they say that on the certificate. Something like:

"This certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth, failed to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the national repository for criminal records in Canada."

I guess the magic words are "national repository".

[Jersey Girl 2]

in Toronto at Younge and College.

I thought Yonge and College was headquarters for Toronto Police. Aren't we supposed to be getting RCMP checks?

[Marilyn. 340]

what you need is called a "Canada Wide Name Check".....

[Flames9_RN 358]

Majority of people (outside Toronto) Have gotten RCMP check. I belive on my CR-1 packet it stated RCMP. Others gave used ones from Various City Police Forces and the immigration people were happy. Many of the Police Forces use the same systemas the RCMP to conduct the background check. One has to ensure it is CANADA WIDE. Personally to avoid any confusion I would use the RCMP check--or if in the Greater Toronto Area, the Commisionaires. but thats only me!!

[Cassie 8]

Majority of people (outside Toronto) Have gotten RCMP check. I belive on my CR-1 packet it stated RCMP. Others gave used ones from Various City Police Forces and the immigration people were happy. Many of the Police Forces use the same systemas the RCMP to conduct the background check. One has to ensure it is CANADA WIDE. Personally to avoid any confusion I would use the RCMP check--or if in the Greater Toronto Area, the Commisionaires. but thats only me!!

aye, me as well. The documents in my Packet 3 specifically stated to use the RCMP/Commissionaires, so that's what I went with. Others have used the police check, but they are few. Up to you, I guess!

[Jersey Girl 2]

Thanks, flames9 and Cassie. Where in the GTA can one go for the RCMP name check? Wasn't there an HQ somewhere around Jarvis in the downtown area?

[Flames9_RN 358]

In the GTA one is to use the commisionaires

http://www.commissionaires.ca/

[Lola_ 0]

Well, i received my police clearance certificate in the mail today...I wonder if I should get one from the commissionaires too, just in case...

[Jersey Girl 2]

Lola, what exactly did they ask for in your Pakage 3?

I downloaded RCMP form 3584e, Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information. If this is the form used by the RCMP and Commissionaires, there's a a 3-month time limit from the time of signature. Which means it may not be a good idea to get a check done too far in advance of being scheduled for an interview. Right?

Thanks for the link, flames9.

[no one 0]

Lola, what exactly did they ask for in your Pakage 3?

I downloaded RCMP form 3584e, Consent for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information. If this is the form used by the RCMP and Commissionaires, there's a a 3-month time limit from the time of signature. Which means it may not be a good idea to get a check done too far in advance of being scheduled for an interview. Right?

Thanks for the link, flames9.

In my package 3 from Montréal, it says that they'll accept police checks done on us up to a year prior to our interview date. Not sure if that's the same for K3 visas.