AOS - Need new criminal record check?

[2cerises 0]

Hi there,

Do I need to provide a new criminal record check when applying for the AOS? I have just gone through the K1 process and provided the criminal record check documents from each country I've lived in for longer than 6 minths in order to get the visa. Should I get new copies to include in the AOS package before I leave Canada?

In the instructions for the I-485 it looks like you only need that if you've had any convictions or criminal past etc... Did I understand that correctly? I just want to be sure.

Thanks!

[Kimbear 53]

Not if your original one was done within the last year for the k1.

[2cerises 0]

Ok, so it likely will not be longer than a year - but the only thing is that I don't have the criminal record checks myself anymore, will that be a problem? For my K1 I was able to give copies of every document except for the police records, they said they require the originals for those. So they are now in their hands (either in the sealed envelope they gave me or in a file somewhere I assume/hope). Is that ok if it's in their hands?

Thanks!

Not if your original one was done within the last year for the k1.