I may be wrong but as per my own experience for Spouse cases the PCCs form integral part of the basic documentation hence come into picture at AOR2 level. I got request for PCCs 2 weeks after i got that third line in sponsored's side - We have started to process your application.DBHC said:I just FedExed off my Dutch Police Certificate, so hopefully I'll hear soon as that was the last piece of the puzzle (and I couldn't submit it with the initial application). Surprisingly, the Dutch Ministry of Justice processed my Police Certificate really quickly, mailing it the day after they received payment. If only the FBI were that efficient!
Can someone remind me again where in the process Police Certificates are? Near the end?
So i understand from my own case that they put your file on hold while waiting for the PCC as for them for spouse cases it is an initial basic requirement when they start processing Sponsored spouse's application.
Again, this is solely my own thoughts and comments.