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Subject: PCC from USA
Should I ask for FBI check right now or just wait for Buffalo to ask for it?
[12-12-2005,20:23]
[**.236.126.36]
peter
(in reply to: PCC from USA)
I have the same question. Also I tried to get the finger prints done at the local polic station they told me they don´t do this any more. I have to go to immigration office where they do this electronically. How about the medical? Do I do at the time of the application or when requested by CIC? Pl let me know thanks
[12-12-2005,21:46]
[**.228.71.214]
usnj
(in reply to: PCC from USA)
One more question police report for all countries lived since 18 years or for last 10 years? I am 37 years old I have been in US for the last 14 year do I still need the police certificate from 14 years ago (37 - 14) = 23 to 19?
[12-12-2005,21:54]
[**.228.71.214]
usnj
(in reply to: PCC from USA)
Hi Usnj,

Did you tell the police officer that you want the fingerprinting done for Canadian immigration. The officer may have assumed that you are talking about US immigration.

You can get the finger printing done from private agencies. Search the yellow pages.

You will have to provide police clearance from all the countries you have lived in for more than 6 months since you turned 18.

HOW TO OBTAIN A POLICE CERTIFICATE FROM AUTHORITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

Applicants requiring Police Certificates who are currently present in the United States or who have stayed in the U.S. for six months or more MUST obtain police clearance from the FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI).

STEP ONE - HAVE A FULL SET OF FINGERPRINTS TAKEN BY A RECOGNIZED AGENCY:

Fingerprints for U.S. record checks should be taken on the FBI FINGERPRINT FORM. Do not contact any FBI office regarding fingerprinting. A Fingerprint Form can be obtained by requesting one by mail from the FBI at the address listed below.

Fingerprints can usually be taken in the U.S. by a LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. Persons MAY also be fingerprinted at a regional office of the DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES, or from a private organization engaged in the fingerprinting business. The applicant should always specify when making a fingerprinting request that it is required for Canadian immigration purposes.

Applicants appearing for fingerprinting will also need PHOTO IDENTIFICATION, such as a passport. They should also be prepared to provide fingerprinting agents with details including full name, maiden name, any aliases, date of birth, sex, race, social security number, proof of identity, and the reason for requesting fingerprinting (Canadian immigration purposes).

A fee will usually be charged for fingerprinting. Fees vary according to the location where the applicant is fingerprinted.

STEP TWO - SEND FINGERPRINTS ALONG WITH A PROCESSING FEE TO THE FBI:

Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS Division),
Attn: SCU, Mod. D-2,
1000 Custer Hollow Road,
Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.A., 26306.

A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER for U.S. $18 should be made payable to "Treasury of the United States".
Processing usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks. The FBI will send the applicant the results of their check by RETURNING their fingerprint card. THAT IS THE APPLICANT´S POLICE CERTIFICATE.

STEP THREE - SEND THE POLICE CERTIFICATE TO THE CANADIAN VISA OFFICE PROCESSING YOUR APPLICATION.

http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/can-am/buffalo/visas/police_certificate-en.asp

[12-12-2005,22:37]
[**.117.51.148]
Kenny
(in reply to: PCC from USA)
Honestly, the private org. are better to take FBI fingerprints, even for Canadian immigration purposes some of these local police officers make a big deal out of it. Atleast in my area I was told that that they dont do fingerprinting for immigration purposes period- USA or Canada.
[12-12-2005,22:40]
[**.113.211.176]
mmm_doughnuts

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