So I got an update on the application yesterday from my Lawyer.
I am to provide additional Police Certificates for the time I spent previously In Poland (around 3.5 months to date, not consecutive, last 10 years) and for time spent in the Czech Republic (11 days total in 10 years),
Incredibly frustrating as it's not apart of the requirements for Mandatory Police Checks. I can somewhat understand the Polish one, I spent nearly 4 months there over a 1.5 year period (was seeing a Polish Girl whilst living in England), but it strikes me as odd for the Czech one as I have spent a total of 11 days vacation there total in the last 10 years. I have traveled to many countries over the last 10 years so I hope I am not trying to get Police checks from multiple countries I spent a vacation in.
Now I am dealing with Embassies and consulates and having to rush around with getting documents signed off, translated, sent to and from Europe, etc, etc. My Lawyer said it's in the best interest to get them and even if we can't get them in 30 days at least show all proof of attempts. (which I agree with and will get them and making every attempt to get them as soon as possible, never arrested etc).
Update to the above: The above was a new email on my portal on Friday the 7th March. I did get this morning ( 11th March) also via personal email from my online request:
- The eligibility review is met.
- The security background verification has not been initiated.
- The criminal background verification is in process.
Regards,
Dave