Police Certificate, England

[misscharlotte 0]

I am expecting my I-130 to be approved very soon (hopefully!) and I was wondering how far in advance can I apply for my police certificate?

[frali 2]

Police certificates are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

[misscharlotte 0]

Police certificates are valid for 12 months from date of issue.

So I presume that it would be ok for me to start applying for one now as I don't think it's going to take a year from now until I'll need it

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Most people wait until the I-130 has been approved, then apply for the Police Certificate. The New system for the UK is much faster than the old one where you had to wait about 40 days to get the certificate, now it only takes about 2 weeks.

[Ken1 0]

I see someone wrote that they were good for a year, but was told they are good for 6 months. Double check. Anyone have other thoughts?

[Laura+Tom 2]

I see someone wrote that they were good for a year, but was told they are good for 6 months. Double check. Anyone have other thoughts?

For immigration purposes they are valid for a year.

'Please note that the Immigrant Visa Unit considers the police certificate valid for 12 months from the date of issuance, not six months as stated on the certificate.'

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/ukpc.html

[misscharlotte 0]

perfect

as soon as i get my approval through, i'll send off the form for it straight away.

I am very anxious to get this process over with as soon as possible, as I'm sure you all are too!