How long are Police Checks good for?

[fatmamakombe]

Hello all, I just spoke to an immigration lawyer who told me police checks were only good for 6 months and then have to be redone. Is this the case? I thought they were good for a year like the medicals.

Thx

 

[wilson]

Not necessary.
Most cases they will not ask for a repeated PCC.

 

[JamesM]

I am unaware of how much they let this slide but officially, the police check has to have been issued within3 months of them receiving your application.

 

[Nike1702]

I also thought that the police clearance was only good for 3 months from date of issue?

 

[wilson]

When my parents PR application was processed, the Embassy asked and they submitted the PCC. The visa was issued after 18 months of the PCC. During the process the embassy did not ask for another PCC.

 

[hirenkarishma]

its says in guide that pcc must be not old than 6 month.... so, follow cic guide...not anyone else...

 

[PMM]

Hi

its says in guide that pcc must be not old than 6 month.... so, follow cic guide...not anyone else...

Actually you should re-read the guide, they cannot be older than 3 months when submitted.

PMM

 

[msgomez]

It's definitely 3 months... not 6!

 

[JamesM]

3 Months.

 

[Lois Lane]

and the correct answer is.....drum role please.....

they are valid for 6 months
but they cannot be more than 3 months when submitted

 

[lisa_joanne_uk]

Hi just a quick one really for clarification if anyone can help. I need a police check before i go to Canada... Here in the UK we have CRB checks, Criminal Record Bureau. Is this what i would need? Thanks in advance,
Lisa

 

[Boncuk]

lisa
read about police clearance here for UK
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/europe/united-kingdom.asp

 

[lisa_joanne_uk]

Thankyou again Boncuk The site helped out loads.
Lisa