Police records?

[Andy and Kayla 45]

At what part in the K1-process do I, the beneficiary, need to have my police records/clearance? And I need one from every city I've lived in since the age of 16, right?

[FauxExtrovert 9]

At what part in the K1-process do I, the beneficiary, need to have my police records/clearance? And I need one from every city I've lived in since the age of 16, right?

You will need the police clearance when you go for your interview at the Embassy, so you can start collecting them while you're waiting for your NOA2. Yes, from every country you've lived since age of 16

Goodluck

[rsn 135]

At what part in the K1-process do I, the beneficiary, need to have my police records/clearance?

You will need this for the interview/embassy stage of the process.

And I need one from every city I've lived in since the age of 16, right?

Depends on where you have lived. I don't know the requirements for all countries, but I do know that if you have lived in Pakistan, for example, you will need police certs from every area of Pakistan. In most cases though (outside of Pakistan and possible a couple other countries) you only need one police cert for each country.

[lili0301 0]

yes and they'll ask you for when you get the package 3-4 in the mail but you can do it before that, as soon as your NOA2 is approved.

[SunDrop 59]

Check with the regional forum for Canada. Every country's requirements can be different.

[Andy and Kayla 45]

All right. Thanks guys!

[Hugglebuggles 60]

For Canada, you just need 1 police clearance regardless of how many cities or provinces you have lived in. The clearance document needs to say they have ran your name through the CPIC, the RCMP, or it must indicate that a "Canada wide" search has been done. You can go down to your local RCMP office or regular police station and have it done. Unless you have a criminal record you only need to have a name check done, no fingerprints. And, if you've ever gone by a different name, make sure they search using all your aliases.

[Wishing 1]

So for "Canada Wide" check how far ahead of schedule can one get this done? Oh and how long does it take to get the results...?

[Lona.C. 16]

So for "Canada Wide" check how far ahead of schedule can one get this done? Oh and how long does it take to get the results...?

if you have no criminal record you can get it done when you get pakage 3

when I went for the police record I went to the local police office ,

the officer was realy nice he said he can do it right there but it would take about a week to get the resolts

( and it would be only in french and 60 $since I lived in Montreal)

he advised me to go to the RCMP where it would be bilangual , and I could have the resolts right there and only 25 $

[winifredbee 1]

You will need the police clearance when you go for your interview at the Embassy, so you can start collecting them while you're waiting for your NOA2. Yes, from every country you've lived since age of 16

Goodluck

Do you also need record of being single in Canada? I found that one to be a bit annoying.

[Lona.C. 16]

Do you also need record of being single in Canada? I found that one to be a bit annoying.

no only divorcr certificates if you where previously married

[trailmix 77]

Do you also need record of being single in Canada? I found that one to be a bit annoying.

No, not needed for Canada - there was one person who was asked (that posts on VJ), but that had to do with child custody.

no only divorcr certificates if you where previously married

And marriage certificate if you were previously married - for K1 applicants only.

Edited February 15, 2010 by trailmix

[Andy and Kayla 45]

For Canada, you just need 1 police clearance regardless of how many cities or provinces you have lived in. The clearance document needs to say they have ran your name through the CPIC, the RCMP, or it must indicate that a "Canada wide" search has been done. You can go down to your local RCMP office or regular police station and have it done. Unless you have a criminal record you only need to have a name check done, no fingerprints. And, if you've ever gone by a different name, make sure they search using all your aliases.

Oh, okay, that makes my life easier! I read the next post about the cost, is that typical for Canada? $25.00 - $50.00?

[kizza 1]

Oh, okay, that makes my life easier! I read the next post about the cost, is that typical for Canada? $25.00 - $50.00?

Check the RCMP website for offices in your area.

The RCMP office in Montreal doesnt do police checks or fingerprints anymore, so I was sent to a private firm, but they still do them in other areas ($25).

I just got back from getting it done it a private office. $40. Results sent by mail next week.

The guy also took my fingerprints, as I need them for an international police check. $30.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

So for "Canada Wide" check how far ahead of schedule can one get this done? Oh and how long does it take to get the results...?

Depending on where you live it can take anywhere from a couple hours to a couple weeks to get the results, but typically it seems to take a week or less. You can get it done anytime you want, just be aware that it is only good for a year. Personally, I had mine done just after I got the NOA2.

Oh, okay, that makes my life easier! I read the next post about the cost, is that typical for Canada? $25.00 - $50.00?

I had mine done with the Niagara Regional Police in Ontario and it cost $40. I've heard of some getting them for $15, but I don't think I've ever heard of anyone paying more than $50, so I'd say that is pretty typical.