Canadian Police Report

[Julie&Chris 1]

Hey everyone!! Need some help...I need to get a Canadian Police Report for the process as I lived there for over 6 months. Does anyone have any idea how I can get it NOT having to go to Canada and how long it takes??? I am reading that they need finger prints and it can take months and months but I dont have that long!! HELP!

[Saylin 1,605]

Hey everyone!! Need some help...I need to get a Canadian Police Report for the process as I lived there for over 6 months. Does anyone have any idea how I can get it NOT having to go to Canada and how long it takes??? I am reading that they need finger prints and it can take months and months but I dont have that long!! HELP!

Here's a link to NVC's page for Canadian documents: http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9013#docs Scroll down like half-way until you get to police records. There's a sub-section if you're OUTSIDE of Canada.

And here's a link to RCMP: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm

If you click a link in the box to the right that says 'Processing Times' (http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/time-temps-eng.htm), it says a paper submission can take up to 12 weeks.

Unfortunately, you're probably going to be waiting a few months. All I can say is that you should have done this a few months ago so you didn't have to hold up the process now.

[Julie&Chris 1]

Here's a link to NVC's page for Canadian documents: http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_5455.html?cid=9013#docs Scroll down like half-way until you get to police records. There's a sub-section if you're OUTSIDE of Canada.

And here's a link to RCMP: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/fing-empr2-eng.htm

If you click a link in the box to the right that says 'Processing Times' (http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cr-cj/time-temps-eng.htm), it says a paper submission can take up to 12 weeks.

Unfortunately, you're probably going to be waiting a few months. All I can say is that you should have done this a few months ago so you didn't have to hold up the process now.

Thanks for those!! Now I just have to figure out how 2 get the fingerprints electronically lol

[griffin 7]

Police Records

Inside Canada: Applicants who are physically present in Canada should contact their local police service or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) office regarding criminal record check procedures. Applicants may obtain a certificate of no conviction issued by any Canadian police service so long as it notes that Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant's name and date of birth. Applicants should ensure that the search includes all names that they have previously used, including maiden names, prior married names, or names used before Canadian naturalization. (Note: Because records checks based on name and date of birth only are sometimes less thorough than those based on fingerprints, U.S. diplomatic offices reserve the right to request that certain applicants obtain fingerprint-based searches from the RCMP.)

Applicants who have been convicted of a crime in Canada must contact their local RCMP office to obtain a "Certified Criminal Record Check," which lists an applicant's criminal history, indicating the section of the Canadian Criminal Code under which the applicant was charged, the disposition of the case, and the penalty imposed, if any. Obtaining a Certified Criminal Records Check requires submission of a fingerprint chart; the RCMP could take between two and twelve months to process a request for a Certified Criminal Record Check. (Note: If a namecheck by a police agency reveals a conviction record, that agency may be unwilling to issue a certificate and may refer the applicant to the RCMP for a Certified Criminal Record Check.)

Canadian pardons have no effect under U.S. law. Applicants who have been convicted of a crime in Canada that was subsequently pardoned must contact an RCMP office to obtain both a Certified Criminal Record Check and copies of their pardoned criminal record. Additional information is available online.

Outside Canada: Applicants who are not physically present in Canada must obtain a Certified Criminal Record Check by sending a duplicate set of fingerprints (taken by a local police force) to the RCMP. Fingerprint submissions must include the following:

rolled and flat impressions of all ten fingers taken with black ink (may use a standard FD-258 FBI fingerprint card)

full name, date of birth, and sex of the applicant

the name and address of the police agency taking the fingerprints

the signature of the official taking the fingerprints

the reason for the fingerprint submission (U.S. visa)

the processing fee of CAD 25.00 or USD 18.00, payable to the "Receiver General for Canada" by certified check or money order.

Fingerprint submissions should be sent to: RCMP, Civil Fingerprint Screening Services, P.O. Box 8885, Ottawa, ON, K1G 3M8. Additional information is available online.

Special note for applicants who reside or resided in Newfoundland and Labrador: The RCMP did not operate in Newfoundland before April 1, 1949. Therefore, applicants who were age sixteen or over in 1949 and who resided anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador for six months or longer after reaching the age of sixteen must obtain a Good Conduct Certificate issued by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC). Applicants should inquire at RNC offices in St. John's, Corner Brook, Churchill Falls, or Labrador City, or may contact the RNC at: Headquarters, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, 1 Fort Townshend, St. John's, NL, A1C 2G2, tel: 709-729-8000 .

Edited October 3, 2011 by griffin

[Saylin 1,605]

Thanks for those!! Now I just have to figure out how 2 get the fingerprints electronically lol

Since you're outside of Canada, there is NO way to get the fingerprints electronically. From the RCMP link I gave:

"The ability to submit fingerprints electronically to the RCMP is not currently available outside Canada"

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Just a tip, don't copy and paste the ENTIRE page. Just link to it. As I did already above.

[Julie&Chris 1]

Since you're outside of Canada, there is NO way to get the fingerprints electronically. From the RCMP link I gave:

"The ability to submit fingerprints electronically to the RCMP is not currently available outside Canada"

Just a tip, don't copy and paste the ENTIRE page. Just link to it. As I did already above.

ohhh yes I see that now...DAMN!! lol looks like a trip 2 Canada might have to be put into my plan. Thanks alot for ur help

[Saylin 1,605]

ohhh yes I see that now...DAMN!! lol looks like a trip 2 Canada might have to be put into my plan. Thanks alot for ur help

It's probably be a LOT quicker if you got them in Canada, as no fingerprints are needed (I think). My PCC from Canada took only a week, which is a lot less time than 12 weeks!

But be warned:

Ensure you're able to get a police check done when you're no longer a resident of Canada (can't find any info about this on RCMP or NVC's site for Canadian documents).

Also make sure you won't need fingerprints while no longer being a resident of Canada. I know that for Canadians, a fingerprint check is not needed unless you've had a criminal past. But because you're no longer a resident of Canada, they might require fingerprints as well.

Just check these two things before heading to Canada.

Also think about if the money spent on a trip to Canada is worth it. It would save a lot of time (if the two thoughts above are in your favor), but you'd be spending a lot of money on a flight, hotels, food, the possible PCC fee (I had to pay $40). Not trying to discourage you, but just want to make sure you're taking everything into consideration.

[Julie&Chris 1]

It's probably be a LOT quicker if you got them in Canada, as no fingerprints are needed (I think). My PCC from Canada took only a week, which is a lot less time than 12 weeks!

But be warned:

Ensure you're able to get a police check done when you're no longer a resident of Canada (can't find any info about this on RCMP or NVC's site for Canadian documents).

Also make sure you won't need fingerprints while no longer being a resident of Canada. I know that for Canadians, a fingerprint check is not needed unless you've had a criminal past. But because you're no longer a resident of Canada, they might require fingerprints as well.

Just check these two things before heading to Canada.

Also think about if the money spent on a trip to Canada is worth it. It would save a lot of time (if the two thoughts above are in your favor), but you'd be spending a lot of money on a flight, hotels, food, the possible PCC fee (I had to pay $40). Not trying to discourage you, but just want to make sure you're taking everything into consideration.

Well I have a perminant resident card for Canada so that should make it easier. Ill just have to have a talk with my fiance and see what his opinion is. Hopefully everything will work out!! thanks again

[Saylin 1,605]

Well I have a perminant resident card for Canada so that should make it easier. Ill just have to have a talk with my fiance and see what his opinion is. Hopefully everything will work out!! thanks again

Yes, but you're no longer living in Canada, right? So technically you wouldn't be a resident, whether you have a card or not. Just want to make sure you look into these things if you do go to Canada, just so you don't waste a trip for nothing!

And no problem. Good luck with whatever you choose!