Indian PCC Validity Confirmation

[Raj528]

Hi,

Can someone please confirm me about the validity of Indian PCC. I obtained the Indian PCC in dec 2019 last week and now I received the ITA. I am planning to submit the application by early JUNE 2020. Can I use the same PCC or should I have to get the new one?
I didn't go back to India after obtaining the Indian PCC.

I have seen people with mixed opinions. Can someone please help and give me their feedback?

Thanks!!

 

[Raj528]

It's always best to rely on official instructions from IRCC:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/apply-permanent-residence/police-certificates.html

For any other country ​

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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.​

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Some countries put expiry dates on their police certificates. If you have a police certificate that expired, include it. We’ll accept it if:​

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• 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

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An officer may ask for a new one later on.​

So the upshot is you do not need a new one if you have not been to India since you obtained your last PCC.

Some people choose to get a new one anyway in case an officer later asks for an updated one. But I would not let that delay your application.

Thanks a lot for your quick response.