Hong Kong crime certifcate problem

[shaunoff 0]

Hi all,

I am in the process of collecting the documents required to take for my k1 visa interview in London.

The problem is that I need a crime certificate from hong kong as I previously worked there for a few years. In order to get the crime certificate, I need a letter from the US embassy requesting for a criminal record check and the criminal record check will be sent to the US embassy directly. As far as I'm aware the US embassy in London does not provide this letter and insists on no correspondence directly to the embassy.

Obviously, without this police check I cant proceed to the interview and I find myself in a catch-22 situation. I have emailed the US embassy a number of times and have yet to receive a reply. It has proved almost impossible to get any information until I stumbled upon this website (which is great by the way)!

Has anyone else had this problem before?

Would it be worth just filing the DS2001 form to book my interview and explain the situation there?

thanks,

Shaun

[shaunoff 0]

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[agnesb 47]

Below is info from travel.state.gov... Maybe you should just send a copy of your "packet 3 letter" and then print out the info from the link in the letter highlighting the need for police certificate? just an idea..

Individuals residing outside Hong Kong

Applications should be made in writing to:

The Commission of Police (Attn: EO CNCC)

14/F, Arsenal House

Police Headquarters, 1 Arsenal Street

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

An applicant residing outside Hong Kong must submit the following items. Please note that documents issued in languages other than Chinese or English, must be accompanied by an official transcript, in Chinese or English, endorsed either by the issuing authority or a certificated translation services body.

his/her Hong Kong Identity Card or valid travel document;

the original and a photocopy (for each applicant) of the letter from NVC which contains his/her name and the checklist of documents necessary for obtaining a visa (the one that references the need for police certificates);

the original and photocopy of a document proving his/her relationship with the principal applicant for the visa if item #2 does not contain the applicant's name;

a full set of the applicant's fingerprints taken and certified by a recognized and official police or law enforcement agency where the applicant currently resides. Certification of the fingerprints must clearly state: (i) the full name and rank of the person taking the prints, (ii) the full name of the police or law enforcement agency with their official chop; and (iii) the date and place the prints were taken. Prints that do not clearly show certification will be refused. Fingerprints taken by the applicant him/herself, a legal representative or private/commercial agency are also unacceptable;

a bank draft in the amount of HK$205 per person, made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." The draft must be payable in Hong Kong. A personal check in Hong Kong dollars, which is issued an authorized by any licensed banks in Hong Kong, is also acceptable.

If an applicant is under investigation by the Hong Kong Police or is currently a defendant in criminal proceedings in Hong Kong or is subject to non-payment of fines including traffic offences, his/her application will not be further processed until the matter has been concluded.

The relevant application form, standard personal data form, and fingerprint consent form can be downloaded from the "Downloadable Forms" web page of "Certificate of No Criminal Conviction" on Hong Kong Police Force website. Any inquiries may be addressed to Certificate of No Criminal Conviction office, email: eo-cncc-ib@police.gov.hk, phone: +852-2860-6557 (for local residents); +852-2860-6558 (for overseas applicants), fax: +852-2200-4321. Please refer to www.police.gov.hk for further information and updates on police certificate from Hong Kong.

Edited October 21, 2013 by agnesb

[Eastyo 100]

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Hey, I am in the same boat. What did you do in the end?

[shaunoff 0]

Hey, I am in the same boat. What did you do in the end?

I gave up trying to speak to someone and just hoped for the best to be honest. I sent a copy of the letter from the US Embassy asking for my documents and information etc. This seemed to work from the Hong Kong end. Im not sure about the US Embassy end.

Ive just had my medical and I am waiting for the interview. So fingers crossed everything is OK.

[Eastyo 100]

I gave up trying to speak to someone and just hoped for the best to be honest. I sent a copy of the letter from the US Embassy asking for my documents and information etc. This seemed to work from the Hong Kong end. Im not sure about the US Embassy end.

Ive just had my medical and I am waiting for the interview. So fingers crossed everything is OK.

Hey mate,

Thanks for this! its great to know someone else is having the same journey!. Can i ask... I take it you did DCF via London?

What letter did you send? I hear the ones from the NVC US have a "checklist" but i am not sure about the ones from London. Also was it the first one you got inviting

you to send back your documents or the one after? Im just trying to make sure i send the right one!

I take it HK confirmed they sent the police check?

[Eastyo 100]

I gave up trying to speak to someone and just hoped for the best to be honest. I sent a copy of the letter from the US Embassy asking for my documents and information etc. This seemed to work from the Hong Kong end. Im not sure about the US Embassy end.

Ive just had my medical and I am waiting for the interview. So fingers crossed everything is OK.

Also, did you send your original HK id card? the US site says you need to, the HK site says a photo copy! And did you send a copy of the required documents rinted from the website? as it says the letter specifically says it needs to show it.

Good luck with your interview!!!

Edited January 23, 2014 by Eastyo

[TBoneTX 46,059]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

[Al422 221]

I have a HK situation myself. My fiance works there now as live-in maid but is from Philippines. HK wants the letter from Manila embassy inviting her to the embassy for the interview, stating in part that she needs the relevant police records. They ship the records directly to the embassy. Their system does work but you don't get a confirmation when it is shipped. So dont wait for the interview date to find out that they did not do it yet. Call the Embassy before the interview.

[Eastyo 100]

I have a HK situation myself. My fiance works there now as live-in maid but is from Philippines. HK wants the letter from Manila embassy inviting her to the embassy for the interview, stating in part that she needs the relevant police records. They ship the records directly to the embassy. Their system does work but you don't get a confirmation when it is shipped. So dont wait for the interview date to find out that they did not do it yet. Call the Embassy before the interview.

hey man thanks, so its the letter that invites them for the interview that they want, i guess the list of requirements also (which ironically i would have to print off as London just refers you to their website).

I am just hoping that London accepts the police certificate being sent direct to them..... i guess they have to!