Fingerprints

[TYosemite 14]

Hello all,
 

So I recently got my fingerprints done at commissionaires, I read the statement I’m having to ask for the records under the Privacy act, the lady in the office was incredibly confused reading through the info (I showed her the PDF from this website about it).

 

I just received my letter in the mail & I wanted to show you guys & ask if it’s the correct thing. 

 

*I’m sorry I literally don’t know how to post into Canada specifically so I somebody could move me that would be wonderful*

[designguy 1,179]

1 hour ago, TYosemite said:

Hello all,
 

So I recently got my fingerprints done at commissionaires, I read the statement I’m having to ask for the records under the Privacy act, the lady in the office was incredibly confused reading through the info (I showed her the PDF from this website about it).

 

I just received my letter in the mail & I wanted to show you guys & ask if it’s the correct thing. 

 

*I’m sorry I literally don’t know how to post into Canada specifically so I somebody could move me that would be wonderful*

This looks incorrect. I actually got an RFE because my lawyer submitted the wrong one (I got the PA and the other one just in case). The PA one says "Privacy act Request Type" where yours says "Type of Criminal Record Check"

 

The other reason I think yours won't work is because it says "For Active Criminal Record". The Privacy Act version covers non-active records as well. 

 

Better go get the correct one asap. 

 

[TYosemite 14]

12 minutes ago, designguy said:

This looks incorrect. I actually got an RFE because my lawyer submitted the wrong one (I got the PA and the other one just in case). The PA one says "Privacy act Request Type" where yours says "Type of Criminal Record Check"

 

The other reason I think yours won't work is because it says "For Active Criminal Record". The Privacy Act version covers non-active records as well. 

 

Better go get the correct one asap. 

 

Great, love that I paid $56 for this. 

It was definitely submitted under the privacy act though, I know that for sure because I watched her do that part.

 

I was told that saying non-active wouldn't give you the whole thing complete thing.

Oh well, I have time, I only just submitted my P3.

[designguy 1,179]

2 minutes ago, TYosemite said:

Great, love that I paid $56 for this. 

It was definitely submitted under the privacy act though, I know that for sure because I watched her do that part.

 

I was told that saying non-active wouldn't give you the whole thing complete thing.

Oh well, I have time, I only just submitted my P3.

take a look at this

 

 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

These instructions come directly from the embassy. I hope this helps.

 

You need to go to the RCMP detachment and ask for a criminal record check under the privacy act.
In the space where they ask for the reason (there HAS to be a reason or Ottawa will reject the
search), they need to write "RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings." It will take approximently10
business days and it needs to say CMP-PPU-030.

To ensure full disclosure of criminal record information, U.S. diplomatic and consular offices in
Canada require that you obtain a copy of your criminal record REQUESTED UNDER THE
CANADIAN PRIVACY ACT based on fingerprint-based searches from the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police. To obtain a copy of your criminal record under the Privacy Act, you must submit your
fingerprints to a local police service or RCMP-approved partner agency. YOU MUST STATE THAT
YOU ARE REQUESTING THE RECORD UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT AND NOT GIVE “VISA
APPLICATION” AS THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. You must also specifically request the
record which includes the “RCMP National Repository entire holdings.” Failure to follow these
instructions exactly will lead to a document that will not be accepted by the consular section. While
the Government of Canada does not charge for this service, designated fingerprint collection
companies may charge their own service fee for processing. Once processed by RCMP, the
document will be sent directly to you and you should then provide it to the requesting U.S. embassy
or consulate. Applicants previously convicted of a crime in Canada should expect the process to
take several months.

[TYosemite 14]

3 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

These instructions come directly from the embassy. I hope this helps.

 

You need to go to the RCMP detachment and ask for a criminal record check under the privacy act.
In the space where they ask for the reason (there HAS to be a reason or Ottawa will reject the
search), they need to write "RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings." It will take approximently10
business days and it needs to say CMP-PPU-030.

To ensure full disclosure of criminal record information, U.S. diplomatic and consular offices in
Canada require that you obtain a copy of your criminal record REQUESTED UNDER THE
CANADIAN PRIVACY ACT based on fingerprint-based searches from the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police. To obtain a copy of your criminal record under the Privacy Act, you must submit your
fingerprints to a local police service or RCMP-approved partner agency. YOU MUST STATE THAT
YOU ARE REQUESTING THE RECORD UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT AND NOT GIVE “VISA
APPLICATION” AS THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. You must also specifically request the
record which includes the “RCMP National Repository entire holdings.” Failure to follow these
instructions exactly will lead to a document that will not be accepted by the consular section. While
the Government of Canada does not charge for this service, designated fingerprint collection
companies may charge their own service fee for processing. Once processed by RCMP, the
document will be sent directly to you and you should then provide it to the requesting U.S. embassy
or consulate. Applicants previously convicted of a crime in Canada should expect the process to
take several months.

Thank you, this is the exact information I showed the woman at the fingerprinting agency and she still got it wrong. 

I guess at least I have time to fix it!

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Progress Reports to Canada regional forum per OP request.

[Kimchi 190]

On 11/27/2020 at 9:36 AM, TYosemite said:

Thank you, this is the exact information I showed the woman at the fingerprinting agency and she still got it wrong. 

I guess at least I have time to fix it!

This whole thing is so frustrating. I have gone 4 times to commissionnaires, showed these exact instructions and gotten a different certificate every single time. 
anyhow I have my interview next week so I am just hoping for the best - that one of the 2 unexpired ones is correct. 

[JlovesA 109]

On 11/27/2020 at 6:07 AM, Greenbaum said:

These instructions come directly from the embassy. I hope this helps.

 

You need to go to the RCMP detachment and ask for a criminal record check under the privacy act.
In the space where they ask for the reason (there HAS to be a reason or Ottawa will reject the
search), they need to write "RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings." It will take approximently10
business days and it needs to say CMP-PPU-030.

To ensure full disclosure of criminal record information, U.S. diplomatic and consular offices in
Canada require that you obtain a copy of your criminal record REQUESTED UNDER THE
CANADIAN PRIVACY ACT based on fingerprint-based searches from the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police. To obtain a copy of your criminal record under the Privacy Act, you must submit your
fingerprints to a local police service or RCMP-approved partner agency. YOU MUST STATE THAT
YOU ARE REQUESTING THE RECORD UNDER THE PRIVACY ACT AND NOT GIVE “VISA
APPLICATION” AS THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. You must also specifically request the
record which includes the “RCMP National Repository entire holdings.” Failure to follow these
instructions exactly will lead to a document that will not be accepted by the consular section. While
the Government of Canada does not charge for this service, designated fingerprint collection
companies may charge their own service fee for processing. Once processed by RCMP, the
document will be sent directly to you and you should then provide it to the requesting U.S. embassy
or consulate. Applicants previously convicted of a crime in Canada should expect the process to
take several months.

FYI, RCMP detachments in Ontario do not do fingerprints or criminal record checks for the general public. Ontarians need to attend the local police of their jurisdiction or a Corps of Commissionaires office.

 

(source: I work there)

Edited December 1, 2020 by JlovesA
clarification