Police certificate canada question for k1

[canadafiance 4]

I just got a police criminal record check. Ive done a vulnerable sector in the past and this process was different and much faster. My question is: did i get the right paper? Do i need fingerprints?

The police criminal record check is just a letter stating nothing came up when they ran my name and birthday in their data bases.

I want to make sure i did the right one.

[Ash.1101 1,756]

According to a few posts, you only need a name check UNLESS you have a criminal record, if you do, you'll need a criminal record check. Pretty sure criminal record covers both though, as it's more detailed and is prolly looking for more things.

This was in 2014, but doing some searches shows it hasn't changed. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/488557-criminal-record-check-or-police-record-check/

As mentioned above, if you do not have a criminal record then the name check is all you need. The purpose of obtaining the police check is "immigration" and you want to make sure that each category shows there are no criminal records found.

There are two types of police checks:

• Canada wide name check (Certificate of no conviction)
• Full fingerprint version (Certified Criminal Record Check)

Canada-wide name check

These can be obtained at your local police station or RCMP office. The name check only takes a week or two, sometimes they can be obtained on the spot. Prices for police checks vary from station to station. When requesting this service, inform the agent that you are seeking a Canada wide police check for immigration purposes.

Important: It should note that the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant’s name and date of birth

Note: If you obtain your police check from the RCMP please note that there is a difference between "Criminal Record Search" and "Canadian Police Certificate" both have been accepted.

Full fingerprint version

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.

[Pitaya 2,577]

~Moved from K1 Process to Canada Regional Forum~

~Inquiry is country-specific~

[Kyoungmin 1]

How long did it take to get police background check? I requested Aug.17 so almost 10days so far.

did Montreal send packet3 to you? I checked my status yesterday and it was changed as Aug.25.

I am just waiting for their email.

[canadafiance 4]

How long did it take to get police background check? I requested Aug.17 so almost 10days so far.

did Montreal send packet3 to you? I checked my status yesterday and it was changed as Aug.25.

I am just waiting for their email.

It took 5 minutes haha. They did it so fast.

Yeah i noticed a change too. Im hoping tomorrow it'll say 27th or something so i know they logged it after reviewing it. Ive already filled out everything for packet 3, im gonna send it after i know they logged it.

[Kyoungmin 1]

We are on the same boat! I hope we get news from montreal sooner.

[canadafiance 4]

We are on the same boat! I hope we get news from montreal sooner.

Im fairly certain we'll find out tomorrow. Im so excited!

[Anthony and Becky 6]

I received my Police Check records from the RCMP a week after I requested it.

[canadafiance 4]

Well i went in person so i got it done within minutes. They needed two forms of id, i gave them my proof of name change too (i had a diff birth name). It was fast.