Canadian K1 - Type of Police Certificate Required?

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For Canadian K1 beneficiaries who have recently gone through the interview process at the US Consulate General Montreal - which police certificate was required? The Name-based criminal record checks or the Certified criminal record checks (the one where you have to get finger prints done in advance and submit those too). Just want to ensure I am requesting the right one. Also, was the Consulate picky about the date you filed for it? I.e., if I do it months in advance just to make sure I have it in time, is that not accepted? Thank you!! 

[CaliCanadianGuy 7]

Hi, I just went through the K1 process end of 2016 beginning of 2017.  You only need the name-based criminal record check.  The other version is a vulnerable sector record check if you are going to be working with an at risk population (children, seniors, etc.).  I did mine about 3 months before my interview because I wanted to be sure everything was done well in advance in case of delays.  I believe they also state that they are only good for a limited amount of time so don't do it too early.

Good Luck!