The six month count doesnt have to be continuous. It is the total time you stayed in Canada. In your case you have to submit a police certificate from RCMP. There is a member in 2012 forum who didn't stay in Canada for 6 months and still they asked for a RCMP certificate at the last stage of processing.shivanidixit123 said:Buds : No, I have not! I stayed in Canada for 5 months, Came back in December holidays and then went back in January and again stayed for 4 months. So, basically i have not stayed for 6 months in one go!!