Ok perfect... for the police certificate, does that apply for me and my husband as well as the finger scans?Relax! It is definitely not that complicated as you thought.
1. In most cases, finger print scan is not required. If CIC requests, it would happen after you submit your application before CIC approves it. However, you need to provide police certificate in your application package. When you get it done in the states, finger print scan is required by FBI. I’m not too sure whether applicant will be asked to do the finger print scan when landing (at airport or border).
2. Some ppl get interviewed during their PR application. Commonly there are two types interviews: one is that CIC has questions/doubts about the genuineness of your marriage. The other one is called landing interview. Basically after interview, they will let you know whether your application is approved and ask you leave your passport. But interview is not that common.
3. After CIC reviews your application package and confirms it is complete, you will receive an email called acknowledgment of receipt (aor1). Then medical request will be sent to you soon. Your spouse need to find a panel physician listed on CIC website. Pick one close to you and get it done ASAP. The panel physician will submit results to CIC. You don’t need to do anything .
These are all based on my limited knowledge and experience. Hope I explained clearly.
Thanks so much, the info you gave was all so helpful!