Sealed Police Certificate from Japan?

[detam.10]

Thanks!
I also tried asking them, but I got a similar (useless) answer...

To what address did you send the Japan police certificate? What happened after that? What did you upload in the police certificate section?

- I sent it to one of the locations on this page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/canada/mississauga.asp
I suspect there should be guidance somewhere indicating which location to send it to, but I can't seem to find/remember!

- Nothing really happened actually. One day, we got a letter saying our application has been forwarded to Manila for processing

- We didn't upload anything to the police section, although I'm not sure if you should or shouldn't

 

[jasjeetsingharora]

Hello Friends

Did anyone get any update from IRCC on Japan PCC, that whether we should send it as a hard copy to their office or scan it and upload it (as done for other supporting documents)

I have sent them an email, tweet, however haven't heard anything yet.

Though I have submitted my application and attached LOE seeking their advise on path forward for this catch 22 situation.

Shall update the group in case I hear of something.

Meanwhile if you have got this through, kindly share

 

[diogosouza]

Hello Friends

Did anyone get any update from IRCC on Japan PCC, that whether we should send it as a hard copy to their office or scan it and upload it (as done for other supporting documents)

I have sent them an email, tweet, however haven't heard anything yet.

Though I have submitted my application and attached LOE seeking their advise on path forward for this catch 22 situation.

Shall update the group in case I hear of something.

Meanwhile if you have got this through, kindly share

I got this tweet but I'm still hesitating to open the envelope...

https://twitter.com/citimmcanada/status/880042181406449665

 

[jasjeetsingharora]

I got this tweet but I'm still hesitating to open the envelope...

https://twitter.com/citimmcanada/status/880042181406449665

Thanks for your response friend..

I have already submitted my application and added LOE seeking their advise on next course of action. Let's see what comes out of the black box.

All the best !!

 

[diogosouza]

I hope you can finally get an answer for this... I suppose many people are having the same doubt, so I wish the answer was on the Q&A page.

You submitted your application without the Japan PCC ? Did you open the envelope or did you upload the scan of the envelope?

 

[jasjeetsingharora]

I hope you can finally get an answer for this... I suppose many people are having the same doubt, so I wish the answer was on the Q&A page.

You submitted your application without the Japan PCC ? Did you open the envelope or did you upload the scan of the envelope?

Yes, I have submitted my application without Japan PCC, however I have attached Letter of Explanation seeking their advise on next course of action for Japan PCC i.e. whether I should send it to their application processing center or open it and upload it through web ..

 

[EEPost2015]

You can open the seal and send a scanned copy. I have done this recently without any issues. IRCC accepted that.

 

[mattjp1]

Hi Everyone,

Recently we got an email/request from CIC for the Schedule A form and Police Certificate.

When my common-law partner (in Japan) went to the police office to get her police certificate for her PR application, she was told that we are to leave the envelope sealed as is (without opening).
I would prefer to open and scan these documents for upload.

I've sent an email to CIC through their webform asking for guidance, but am not expecting any quick replies - or any at all.

My gut tells me that we can open the police certificate envelope and scan it for upload

I did some searching around and I found the following links suggesting that people have opened the envelopes?

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/silly-mistake-in-police-certificate-t395106.0.html

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/japan-police-certificate-translated-t463874.0.html

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/asking-for-police-certificate-twice-t463864.0.html

Not entirely sure what to do. I prefer scanning the documents and uploading since it's a more secure method than mail.
Then again, perhaps it's not a good idea to open the envelope without CIC's consent?

Does anyone have any experience with the Japanese Police Certificate that could chime in on whether I should or should not open the envelope?


Thanks!

Hi there

What did you do in the end?? I am in the same situation.

 

[diogosouza]

Hi there

What did you do in the end?? I am in the same situation.

I scanned the envelope and uploaded it together with an explanation, then after 1 week they sent me a request letter asking me to open the envelope, scan and upload it.
I guess there's no problem opening it, but if you want to be extra careful maybe you can try this.

 

[jasjeetsingharora]

I was in similar situation too.

Hence i submitted my Express Entry application without Japan PCC, however I added one LOE asking CIC to advise on next course of action.

When they started reviewing my application, they send me ADR (additional document request) and asked me to open the document and upload the scan copy.... They gave me separate link to upload the document (post submission)

Hope this helps !!!

All the best.

Enclosed is what i got in the ADR email

This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. In order for us to continue the review of your application, we require the following documents:

Police Certificate: You have provided proof that you applied for your JAPAN Police Certificate. To avoid further delays in processing of your application, please upload the document to your MyCIC account upon receipt.

Please upload these documents to your MyCIC account.​

Please note: The above information/documents must be received within 60 days from the date of this correspondence. If this deadline is not met, your application will be assessed based on the information that was provided with your application and your application could be refused.

If the documents are not already in English or French, all documents must be accompanied by English or French translations by certified translators. When original documents are requested, you must upload the original documents to MyCIC. We do not accept copies signed by notaries.

For more information on permanent residence in Canada, please visit our web site at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.

 

[mattjp1]

Hi @diogosouza and @jasjeetsingharora

Thanks a lot for the feedback, I will go the same route.

 

[detam.10]

Just wanted to add an update
Got passport documents request last week.

Sending in the police certificate through mail was a non-issue (although I was worried about it getting lost in the process)

Seems like the posters above all had different experiences.

 

[Jiro]

We opened and got a certified copy done by a lawyer. Sent that physical certified copy into IRCC along with Sch A and also scanned and uploaded those documents to the CIC webform. Its been four months and they haven't asked for the originals. fingers crossed.

 

[detam.10]

We opened and got a certified copy done by a lawyer. Sent that physical certified copy into IRCC along with Sch A and also scanned and uploaded those documents to the CIC webform. Its been four months and they haven't asked for the originals. fingers crossed.

We didn't hear anything from them for about 6 months after we mailed in our Schedule A and PC.
Was planning on calling/emailing them to ask for status, but then they emailed and phoned us instead asking for passport info.
No interview required either.

 

[haXudon]

nah dude just open it, scan and upload. IRCC don't care. lol. only Japan cares. but you're not submitting to Japan, are you? the person reviewing this in Canadian Embassy in Japan is a Canadian expat anyway, so he also wouldn't care.