Hello Guys,
I have a doubt regarding PCC. Since my Security has not started and my PCC is going to expire, do i have to apply for PCC again? Will IRCC ask for a new PCC once Security starts?
AOR - 28th Nov 2022
Medicals & Biometric - completed on 29th December.
Info sharing and Criminality - completed on 29th December.
Security - not started.
Eligibility - not started.
PVO/SVO - Etobicoke/Vancouver
The PCC I uploaded was from when I received it in October 2021 for a PR Spousal Application. Because according to the IRCC website (See red below), as long as it was issued AFTER you stayed there for 6 months or more you're fine even if it has an expiry date on it. I haven't left Canada (apart from a couple of vacations to the US/Europe), and they accepted that.
Plus, if it was Valid at the time of you submitted your application, then you're fine. Worst case, they'll ask for another one, but I don't suspect it, especially if you are living in Canada already and haven't stayed in your home country since your PCC was issued.
Date the certificate was issued
For the country where you currently live
The police certificate for the country where you
currently live:
- must be issued no more than 6 months before the date you submit your application
- must not be expired
For any other country
For any other country, the police certificate must be issued after the last time you stayed there for 6 months or more in a row
Some countries put expiry dates on their police certificates. If you have a police certificate that expired, include it. We’ll accept it if:
- it was issued after the last time you stayed there for 6 months or more in a row
- it is not for the country where you currently live
An officer may ask for a new one later on.
