Fingerprints

[Cin&Anil 0]

Hi,

My fiance - living in Toronto, has a criminal record. We are waiting.. not so patiently.. for the police certificate + fingerprint to arrive. It is getting close and may not be here for the interview.

Our interview date is 6/20. Any suggestions on how to speed this up. That looks the only thing missing..

that is my birthday weekend, and we are meeting in Montreal for the interview.. hoping to really celebrate ...

Any thoughts?

Cin

[Eric_and_Corinna 0]

We just went to the local police station here in Sudbury and got Corinna's record-it only took a week. Did you have to go to the RCMP?

[Cin&Anil 0]

Hi,

My fiance - living in Toronto, has a criminal record. We are waiting.. not so patiently.. for the police certificate + fingerprint to arrive. It is getting close and may not be here for the interview.

Our interview date is 6/20. Any suggestions on how to speed this up. That looks the only thing missing..

that is my birthday weekend, and we are meeting in Montreal for the interview.. hoping to really celebrate ...

Any thoughts?

Cin

Anil has lived in many areas in Canada, and was directed to the RCMP.

He has a criminal record.. very old.. but has one.. does that make the difference?

I am so frustrated.. and this wearing me down.

Cindy

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

You guys are doing the right thing

Your fiance has a criminal record so he must go to the RCMP and do the fingerprinting route.

If no criminal record, then he could have gone to the local police station and just gotten a Canada wide police search.

That is not the case here and you are doing this the correct way.

I'm sorry it's taking so long.

Worse comes to worse, you go to the interview without the documentation and they simply wait for him to send it to them and then they issue the visa. Approval pending upon documentation.

I wish you much luck!!!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Hi,

My fiance - living in Toronto, has a criminal record. We are waiting.. not so patiently.. for the police certificate + fingerprint to arrive. It is getting close and may not be here for the interview.

Our interview date is 6/20. Any suggestions on how to speed this up. That looks the only thing missing..

that is my birthday weekend, and we are meeting in Montreal for the interview.. hoping to really celebrate ...

Any thoughts?

Cin

There's not much you can do to speed up fingerprints. You can try phoning the RCMP, I don't have the number but there is an e-mail link on the RCMP website, http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimrec/finger_faq_e.htm. If I may inquire, what was the charge and did your fiance serve anything more than 1 year of incarceration? If you only needed a police certificate, the only place in Toronto that does it immediately is the Peel Regional Police. Took Mom there and had the result in 10 minutes, they're open M-F 8-6 and Saturday 10-2. They'll run your name through the National Databank and that's good enough for MTL.

Good luck.

[SapphireDreams 71]

^^ DId you go to a special office for the Peel Regional Police? I live in Peel Region and was just going to the office near my house but my friend said she went to get one there and they sent her to another office but she can't remember where it was.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

^^ DId you go to a special office for the Peel Regional Police? I live in Peel Region and was just going to the office near my house but my friend said she went to get one there and they sent her to another office but she can't remember where it was.

No, it was at 22 Division located in Brampton at 7750 Hurontario Street. I don't know how far that is from your house. The Durham Regional Police does it at any of the district headquarters and the Toronto Police Service does it only at 40 College which is HQ.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I believe if he is in the GTA area, he can goto the Commisionaires and get the fingerprint check completed there. They do it electronically, and it is MUCH faster than the RCMP

http://www.commissionaires.ca/services/fingerprinting.html

http://www.commissionaires.ca/offices/list...=fingerprinting scrol down for Ontario!!

[Reba 2]

You might try calling your MPPs office and see if someone there can find out what's taking so long.

[Carlawarla 1]

Hi,

My fiance - living in Toronto, has a criminal record. We are waiting.. not so patiently.. for the police certificate + fingerprint to arrive. It is getting close and may not be here for the interview.

Our interview date is 6/20. Any suggestions on how to speed this up. That looks the only thing missing..

that is my birthday weekend, and we are meeting in Montreal for the interview.. hoping to really celebrate ...

Any thoughts?

Cin

Making some calls, or emailing might make you less frustrated with the waiting and wondering if it's going to get here. You didn't mention when you had sent it off. If I remember correctly, those that had to send away for fingerprints were told it was about a 3-4 month wait. I think someone got theirs in 76 days. As Laura said, if you don't get it for the interview, then you'll just have to go to the interview, and if approved pending this documentation, then just send it in as soon as you get it! Did you also have to bring the police report? Make sure you bring that if you have it.

Hope you get it before the interview!

[Krikit 1,164]

that is my birthday weekend, and we are meeting in Montreal for the interview.. hoping to really celebrate ...

Any thoughts?

Cin

Well.... Looks like it's going to be an extra special birthday this year.

Montréal is a wonderful city. They have fabulous restaurants in the European style. Definitely take one of the bus tours of the city. You will find the tour bus companies at Dorchester Square, which is located beside the Sheraton. (Short walk from the Consulate.) Try to get the tour which takes you on the mountain. If you have the time, take one of the tours to Quebec City. A definite must-see. Very European. There are also lots of great jazz clubs in Montréal. I went to Charlie Biddle's club and actually saw him performing. Fabulous. The food's not so hot but the entertainment was great. If you like jazz, that is. lol

This is a great site for bargains and information. Tourisme Montréal. Check the last minute hotel deals. You can stay at some really fabulous places for much less than you would pay ordinarily. Try to go for a unique boutique hotel in Old Montréal (Vieux-Montréal). Alternatively, the Marriott Residence Inn was a great place to stay and within walking distance of the Consulate. (The Sheraton's nice, also, but I preferred the Marriott.) There were some fantastic restaurants on our street, and a lovely bakery. (mmmmm. I love French cooking and baking.) The Residence Inn includes a really nice hot breakfast and a "Manager's Reception" with lots of food each evening, so there's really no need to pay extra and eat out unless you want to experience the city.

Have a WONDERFUL time in Québec! And, like Laura says, don't worry about not having the police certificate in time. They'll approve the application at the interview and issue the visa once they receive the police certificate.

[F1Belle 0]

My hubby had to have the RCMP fingerprint check done, and I called the PMs office and expained the situation, faxed them his interview letter and had the prints within a week after that. BTW..if you are dealing with a criminal record, are you aware that there is a good chance the visa will be denied and a waiver will have to be filed? Just don't want you to be blindsided by that in case you didn't know.

[Cin&Anil 0]

My hubby had to have the RCMP fingerprint check done, and I called the PMs office and expained the situation, faxed them his interview letter and had the prints within a week after that. BTW..if you are dealing with a criminal record, are you aware that there is a good chance the visa will be denied and a waiver will have to be filed? Just don't want you to be blindsided by that in case you didn't know.

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Thank you So much everyone!! Wow, now I am really getting the whole VJ experience!

I have done a lot of reading, but to have people respond with such care is awesome!!

We have already called and faxed the letter, to let them know of the interview date!!

What is the PM's office? Anil lived in Montreal for 20 years before moving to Toronto. We meet there once every 6 weeks or so, to visit. I love Priceline.. He takes a bus from Toronto, and I drive up from Massachusetts, taking Craigs list riders with me. We make it work and do what we need to do, until we can be together. Feeling better today!

Thanks

Cin

[F1Belle 0]

PM= Prime Ministers Office

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Glad you are feeling better!!!