Police records from every country?

[allyevers 1]

Hi everyone,

My case is now processing at NVC and they need additional paperwork such as police reports.

I have lived in Australia, the Netherlands and Ireland, and I wonder how I will ever get those forms together.

For a police report for Australia I need to apply in person according to several websites.

I do know how to obtain it from Ireland, but knowing the police there, I would be surprised if they would really send it to me.

Is it really necessary to provide all those documents when I don't have a criminal background?

many thanks.

[Anh map 2,098]

Not supplying the required documents leads to delays and frustrations.

If you've received an RFE that means processing has stopped and will not resume until the requested items are submitted.

[allyevers 1]

I have not received an RFE yet, I wonder if my case can get processed if I have only 2 police records from Ireland and the Netherland and not form my short time in Australia.

Thanks for replying.

[EmilyW 1,437]

You don't need to be in Australia to get the police check done. It can be done online at www.afp.gov.au and is usually complete within a couple of days.

Edited February 24, 2016 by EmilyW

[allyevers 1]

Thank you!

[teeak 224]

You only need police records from previous residences if you've lived there for more than 1 year.

For country of current residence and country of residence, it's a minimum of 6 months.

This is all for after the age of 16.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

[allyevers 1]

I had a look at the website afp.gov.au and this is what it says:

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) can only provide National Police Checks for:

• residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Jervis Bay Territory and external Commonwealth territories

I have lived in Sydney. What should I do in that case?

[Manutd10 4]

As mentioned above u need police records from previous country of residence if u lived there more then a year

[EmilyW 1,437]

Not sure where you are looking but look at this link: http://www.afp.gov.au/what-we-do/police-checks/national-police-checks

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) can only provide National Police Checks for:

• residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Jervis Bay Territory and external Commonwealth territories
• people seeking employment with the Commonwealth Government
• people requiring a check under Commonwealth legislation
• Australian immigration purposes
• where the applicant resides overseas
• overseas employment
• overseas adoption
• visa applications for overseas travel.

[NikLR 13,227]

Check the NVC website for directions.

[mallafri76 1,012]

How long did you live in Ireland and Australia? I assuming you're Dutch and you no longer live in Ireland or Australia? If so, you only need a police cert from these places if you lived there for a year or longer.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/Supporting_documents.html

[allyevers 1]

I have lived in Ireland for 5 years, and Australia for almost 2, so I guess I have no choice than to try to get those police reports. Thank you!