i have to submit it upfront regardless because it has authentication and seal on the paperwork which is about 3 pages each and you cant tear them apart to scan them as they are binded by a red ribbon.. it's just how our country's pcc is specially if you work overseas i tell you it took us about 2 months to get it... because my hubby needs to send it back home have it sealed etc etc.... i had to submit it upfront it didnt hurt... my gckey says no additional docs required now so i guess they are done with collecting paperwork (hopefully)You're actually discouraged from submitting them upfront. It's caused more confusion and people are getting numerous requests for police certs.
It does not take 30 days...they GIVE you 30 days. If you can get the cert in hand, all you need to do it submit online, and/or mail it if you want.