IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

[thebradshaws 0]

Please update our timeline.

DS230 received at NVC 9/26/08 (RFE on police cert)

Case Complete 11/5/08 - YIPPEE!!

Now just waiting for the interview...

[shiri 0]

Please update our timeline.

DS230 received at NVC 9/26/08 (RFE on police cert)

Case Complete 11/5/08 - YIPPEE!!

Now just waiting for the interview...

Because you say that, I have a question. Are you in Quebec? My husband went to the RCMP and got a letter that said his name and date of birth show no record... in French of course. It came from the RCMP, but doesn't say that... Can I ask what the top says on your PCC? I just want to make sure we have the right one that I sent. I had only sent copies first time around and then sent in the originals of the PCC, birth certificate and marriage certificate. (Thanks Trailmix for your tip.) I am wondering if I should scan the copy I have and then block out the private information but see if this is the right certificate. If I did that, would someone be willing to tell me if it is the right one?

[thebradshaws 0]

Please update our timeline.

DS230 received at NVC 9/26/08 (RFE on police cert)

Case Complete 11/5/08 - YIPPEE!!

Now just waiting for the interview...

Because you say that, I have a question. Are you in Quebec? My husband went to the RCMP and got a letter that said his name and date of birth show no record... in French of course. It came from the RCMP, but doesn't say that... Can I ask what the top says on your PCC? I just want to make sure we have the right one that I sent. I had only sent copies first time around and then sent in the originals of the PCC, birth certificate and marriage certificate. (Thanks Trailmix for your tip.) I am wondering if I should scan the copy I have and then block out the private information but see if this is the right certificate. If I did that, would someone be willing to tell me if it is the right one?

My hubby is in Toronto and that's where he got the PCC. It actually says "Royal Canadian Mounted Police" at the top and has the seal. It also has his picture on it and it is bilingual. I mailed them a copy that he scanned and sent to me and we emailed the NVC a copy too. They accepted the copy, but we'll bring in the original to the interview just in case.

[shiri 0]

Please update our timeline.

DS230 received at NVC 9/26/08 (RFE on police cert)

Case Complete 11/5/08 - YIPPEE!!

Now just waiting for the interview...

Because you say that, I have a question. Are you in Quebec? My husband went to the RCMP and got a letter that said his name and date of birth show no record... in French of course. It came from the RCMP, but doesn't say that... Can I ask what the top says on your PCC? I just want to make sure we have the right one that I sent. I had only sent copies first time around and then sent in the originals of the PCC, birth certificate and marriage certificate. (Thanks Trailmix for your tip.) I am wondering if I should scan the copy I have and then block out the private information but see if this is the right certificate. If I did that, would someone be willing to tell me if it is the right one?

My hubby is in Toronto and that's where he got the PCC. It actually says "Royal Canadian Mounted Police" at the top and has the seal. It also has his picture on it and it is bilingual. I mailed them a copy that he scanned and sent to me and we emailed the NVC a copy too. They accepted the copy, but we'll bring in the original to the interview just in case.

Thanks! Congrats on the case complete btw! My hubby went to a different city and got a different one with the RCMP seal and mailed it off yesterday. He's sending it to me and then I will overnight it. I like your idea of scanning it and emailing... I think I will do that too. I can't wait to hear when your interview is! Toronto is a cool city btw! I was in awe of the tall buildings as we drove through it both times. I am from Colorado I think the tallest building here is only like 27 stories or something!

[adibiase 0]

Shiri,

I'm from the Toronto area. I had a "Criminal Records Search" done at my local police department "Peel Regional Police".

On the form it indicates the following:

"This is to certify that no notable criminal records were found in the National Repository for criminal records in Canada"

This made it by the NVC, as it was a National record search. I would say that if you have some sort of document with the above on it that you would be fine.

I am going to go get an updated one prior to my interview date, as the "Criminal Records Search" do not have a "valid to" date on them.

Anthony

[adibiase 0]

Just found the actual info for the PCC:

Police Records

Inside Canada: Applicants who are physically present in Canada should contact their local police service or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) office regarding criminal record check procedures. Applicants may obtain a certificate of no conviction issued by any Canadian police service so long as it notes that Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant’s name and date of birth. Applicants should ensure that the search includes all names that they have previously used, including maiden names, prior married names, or names used before Canadian naturalization. (Note: Because records checks based on name and date of birth only are sometimes less thorough than those based on fingerprints, U.S. diplomatic offices reserve the right to request that certain applicants obtain fingerprint-based searches from the RCMP.)

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. (Note: If a namecheck by a police agency reveals a conviction record, that agency may be unwilling to issue a certificate and may refer the applicant to the RCMP for a Certified Criminal Record Check.)

Canadian pardons have no effect under U.S. law. Applicants who have been convicted of a crime in Canada that was subsequently pardoned must contact an RCMP office to obtain both a Certified Criminal Record Check and copies of their pardoned criminal record. Additional information is available online.

[trailmix 77]

Shiri,

I'm from the Toronto area. I had a "Criminal Records Search" done at my local police department "Peel Regional Police".

On the form it indicates the following:

"This is to certify that no notable criminal records were found in the National Repository for criminal records in Canada"

This made it by the NVC, as it was a National record search. I would say that if you have some sort of document with the above on it that you would be fine.

I am going to go get an updated one prior to my interview date, as the "Criminal Records Search" do not have a "valid to" date on them.

Anthony

Just so you know Anthony, the letter/certificate is good for 1 year, so if you haven't had it a year by the time you get to the interview - you don't need a new one.

[adibiase 0]

Shiri,

I'm from the Toronto area. I had a "Criminal Records Search" done at my local police department "Peel Regional Police".

On the form it indicates the following:

"This is to certify that no notable criminal records were found in the National Repository for criminal records in Canada"

This made it by the NVC, as it was a National record search. I would say that if you have some sort of document with the above on it that you would be fine.

I am going to go get an updated one prior to my interview date, as the "Criminal Records Search" do not have a "valid to" date on them.

Anthony

Just so you know Anthony, the letter/certificate is good for 1 year, so if you haven't had it a year by the time you get to the interview - you don't need a new one.

Hey Trailmix,

Wow you seem to know all the answers!!! haha

I did notice that on my DS-230 I had one additional adress on it, that I missed on my Criminal Check that I submitted to NVC. I guess NVC either missed it or does not care about it.

I'm going to get an updated one to be safe....what's another $50 bucks at this point?

Thanks Trailmix!

Anthony

[adibiase 0]

Quick Question...

I just noticed that I bought the wrong size Xpresspost envelope...318mm X 241mm...

I am supposed to have 314mm x 394mm....

(Trailmix) Do you think this will be an issue? Or should I get the next size up...

Anthony

[MrsCat 6]

Quick Question...

I just noticed that I bought the wrong size Xpresspost envelope...318mm X 241mm...

I am supposed to have 314mm x 394mm....

(Trailmix) Do you think this will be an issue? Or should I get the next size up...

Anthony

Yes, it must be the size stated in the instructions (314x394). Otherwise at the consulate they make you leave and buy the correct size (no kidding).

[SapphireDreams 71]

^^ hey anthony, what police station did you go to? I am in Mississauga (Peel Region) so I'm looking for a place nearby.

[adibiase 0]

Quick Question...

I just noticed that I bought the wrong size Xpresspost envelope...318mm X 241mm...

I am supposed to have 314mm x 394mm....

(Trailmix) Do you think this will be an issue? Or should I get the next size up...

Anthony

Yes, it must be the size stated in the instructions (314x394). Otherwise at the consulate they make you leave and buy the correct size (no kidding).

Thanks MrsCat! I'll go get the correct one!

[adibiase 0]

^^ hey anthony, what police station did you go to? I am in Mississauga (Peel Region) so I'm looking for a place nearby.

Hi SapphireDreams,

I went to:

22 Division

7750 Hurontario Street,

Brampton ON, L6V 3W6

(905) 453-3311

I was told that they are the only ones in the area who are capable of doing the National search.

I am in Caledon, and spoke to my local police department. They are the ones who directed me to 22 Division.

Anthony

[trailmix 77]

Hey Trailmix,

Wow you seem to know all the answers!!! haha

I did notice that on my DS-230 I had one additional adress on it, that I missed on my Criminal Check that I submitted to NVC. I guess NVC either missed it or does not care about it.

I'm going to get an updated one to be safe....what's another $50 bucks at this point?

Thanks Trailmix!

Anthony

True!

Have you lived outside of Canada? Not sure if you know that you only need 1 criminal check for all of Canada, not for every place you have lived in Canada?

[adibiase 0]

Hey Trailmix,

Wow you seem to know all the answers!!! haha

I did notice that on my DS-230 I had one additional adress on it, that I missed on my Criminal Check that I submitted to NVC. I guess NVC either missed it or does not care about it.

I'm going to get an updated one to be safe....what's another $50 bucks at this point?

Thanks Trailmix!

Anthony

True!

Have you lived outside of Canada? Not sure if you know that you only need 1 criminal check for all of Canada, not for every place you have lived in Canada?

I have lived in Toronto and in Thunder Bay for School.

On my search, I only put my two Toronto address' and forgot my Thunder Bay address. On my DS-230 I have Toronto-Thunder Bay-Toronto...

I just don't what that to be the only hick-up in the interview...

Anthony