Yet Another Police Check Question

[Gypsyangel 11]

Hi,

I know this topic gets covered quite frequently, but I am trying to figure out if I need a police check from the U.S.

It says you need a police check for everywhere you've lived since age 16. Well, I lived in Boston for four months several years ago. Do I need to get a check from Boston?

I read on another thread that it was only if you'd lived in the other country for 6+ months, but that it would be based on what the embassy said. Where would I find this info for Montreal? I've gone through the web site and can't find anything.

Anyone have any insights into this one?

Karen

PS. We're still waiting for our NOA2. Got our NOA1 on June 12.

[misa 2]

Police check from the U.S. is not necessary. It will say that on your Packet 3 checklist when you get that from the consulate.

[SpiritAlight 1]

Hi,

I know this topic gets covered quite frequently, but I am trying to figure out if I need a police check from the U.S.

It says you need a police check for everywhere you've lived since age 16. Well, I lived in Boston for four months several years ago. Do I need to get a check from Boston?

I read on another thread that it was only if you'd lived in the other country for 6+ months, but that it would be based on what the embassy said. Where would I find this info for Montreal? I've gone through the web site and can't find anything.

Anyone have any insights into this one?

Karen

PS. We're still waiting for our NOA2. Got our NOA1 on June 12.

As a foreigner you are not allowed to live in the U.S.

You were visiting for 4 months.

Don't go there...hahaha.

[Flames9_RN 358]

What, we cdns don't have a RIGHT to live in the USA,lol

[Misty1979 0]

Hi,

I know this topic gets covered quite frequently, but I am trying to figure out if I need a police check from the U.S.

It says you need a police check for everywhere you've lived since age 16. Well, I lived in Boston for four months several years ago. Do I need to get a check from Boston?

I read on another thread that it was only if you'd lived in the other country for 6+ months, but that it would be based on what the embassy said. Where would I find this info for Montreal? I've gone through the web site and can't find anything.

Anyone have any insights into this one?

Karen

PS. We're still waiting for our NOA2. Got our NOA1 on June 12.

As a foreigner you are not allowed to live in the U.S.

You were visiting for 4 months.

Don't go there...hahaha.

Yeah....I went there quite by accident, so I'm sweating it now lol. When I first started the visa process, I was filling out my I-130, and at the time, I was visiting here in the US. It was my second visit, but this time I was visiting for 4 months. For some reason, I decided that in "places I have lived since the age of 16" I should put that I was currently in the US. (Honesty coming back to nail me yet again.) I was only visiting, and left shortly after that, but I keep wondering if questions are going to come up about that at the interview.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

You need a minimum of six months to establish legal residence in one country. That's why us Canucks can stay in the US for up to six months without a problem. Provided they let us in.

[SpiritAlight 1]

What, we cdns don't have a RIGHT to live in the USA,lol

Oops, I meant without permission...

Yeah....I went there quite by accident, so I'm sweating it now lol. When I first started the visa process, I was filling out my I-130, and at the time, I was visiting here in the US. It was my second visit, but this time I was visiting for 4 months. For some reason, I decided that in "places I have lived since the age of 16" I should put that I was currently in the US. (Honesty coming back to nail me yet again.) I was only visiting, and left shortly after that, but I keep wondering if questions are going to come up about that at the interview.

Yeah, if it comes into question, simply say you mistakenly used the wrong terminology.

You were visiting.

That is all...good luck.

You need a minimum of six months to establish legal residence in one country. That's why us Canucks can stay in the US for up to six months without a problem. Provided they let us in.

They will darling. Hang in there. Hee hee.

[Gypsyangel 11]

Thanks for all your responses! One less thing to worry about! btw, I was there as a student, so I was legit in some fashion. I don't remember getting a visa, but it was a long time ago so who knows.

Thanks,

Karen

[Ron/Sharon 0]

You need a minimum of six months to establish legal residence in one country. That's why us Canucks can stay in the US for up to six months without a problem. Provided they let us in.

you mean they let Canadian in? what am I swiss cheese?