PNP PR May,2015 Applicant

[heroforest]

I am requested to submit a couple of police certificates in 60 days and other documents, one including PCC from FBI, however, the current processing time in FBI is 13 to 15 weeks. Looks like I am not able to catch up with date. Anyone know how to respond to CIC for this issue?

I am really concerned. Help me plz!!!

When did you review this document request? Thank yoi

 

[harirajmohan]

I am requested to submit a couple of police certificates in 60 days and other documents, one including PCC from FBI, however, the current processing time in FBI is 13 to 15 weeks. Looks like I am not able to catch up with date. Anyone know how to respond to CIC for this issue?

I am really concerned. Help me plz!!!

For FBI pcc let me know if you need any help in preparing for the finger prints as i did few months ago for my file. You can get extension from visa office for needed duration (same for all EE candidates and others) but only issue is the delay for few months. What people do is that few days before the deadline they submit the request for extension. Everyone gets the extension.

Previously submitted got expired?

 

[yaanlpc]

For FBI pcc let me know if you need any help in preparing for the finger prints as i did few months ago for my file. You can get extension from visa office for needed duration (same for all EE candidates and others) but only issue is the delay for few months. What people do is that few days before the deadline they submit the request for extension. Everyone gets the extension.

Previously submitted got expired?

My last fbi record was issued on 11/27/2013, where I have left US since 9/27/2013. but I have n't submit the FBI Pcc so far. I am not sure if I can submit this one this time, please guide me, because apparently I am not in usa sicne 9/27/2013, then this is no possibility I will make any criminal after that.

 

[yaanlpc]

When did you review this document request? Thank yoi

today! a couple of request, including my kids who born here need to update a couple of document, but they are relative easier than FBI's PCC.

 

[yaanlpc]

For FBI pcc let me know if you need any help in preparing for the finger prints as i did few months ago for my file. You can get extension from visa office for needed duration (same for all EE candidates and others) but only issue is the delay for few months. What people do is that few days before the deadline they submit the request for extension. Everyone gets the extension.

Previously submitted got expired?

And Harirajmohan, did you use regular mail to apply for the FBI's PCC, and is there any way to speed the process like electronic certificate? how many days did you wait to receive their response letter? I checked their webiste, it's said 13 to 15 weeks. gosh.

 

[harirajmohan]

My last fbi record was issued on 11/27/2013, where I have left US since 9/27/2013. but I have n't submit the FBI Pcc so far. I am not sure if I can submit this one this time, please guide me, because apparently I am not in usa sicne 9/27/2013, then this is no possibility I will make any criminal after that.

You can mention this and send the old one for this week and request them if you need to submit new one. Also you can mention that you have applied again and ask them for extension if at all they require new one.
Sometimes they dont look at the file fully and would have thought that it was expired and asking for one but they might waive it.
As per rules, they should accept the pcc which was issued after the last departure from the country. Try it out but ask for extension after applying for fbi pcc again.

 

[yaanlpc]

You can mention this and send the old one for this week and request them if you need to submit new one. Also you can mention that you have applied again and ask them for extension if at all they require new one.
Sometimes they dont look at the file fully and would have thought that it was expired and asking for one but they might waive it.
As per rules, they should accept the pcc which was issued after the last departure from the country. Try it out but ask for extension after applying for fbi pcc again.

I should try email or phone or whatelse to ask them?

 

[yaanlpc]

You can mention this and send the old one for this week and request them if you need to submit new one. Also you can mention that you have applied again and ask them for extension if at all they require new one.
Sometimes they dont look at the file fully and would have thought that it was expired and asking for one but they might waive it.
As per rules, they should accept the pcc which was issued after the last departure from the country. Try it out but ask for extension after applying for fbi pcc again.

BTW, they also asked for another one PCC from my original country, I applied last May, I am not sure if it's expired or not, may I use it ?

 

[harirajmohan]

And Harirajmohan, did you use regular mail to apply for the FBI's PCC, and is there any way to speed the process like electronic certificate? how many days did you wait to receive their response letter? I checked their webiste, it's said 13 to 15 weeks. gosh.

As you have already done it, many of the below points might not be new to you.
1. You cant speed up time except that you can try not to delay but cant reduce below 4 months.
2. Yes you can send it fast courier which ever delivers soon but dont keep any return envelope as they are not going to use them and will send through regular/normal usps post that has no tracking.
3. Return address: If possible give US address to get it few days soon. But if this is not reliable then its better you give your Canada address.
4. Prints - You can use the electronic one but nowadays we need to get it from FBI directly (for everyeone) hence its going to take 4 full months to receive. During mid year it takes 3 months but nowadays it takes 4 months.
Get the prints done by professional if you are ok to spend some money (either electronic prints or manual prints).
If you are taking by yourself then have it printed legibly.
Select the prints that are looking ok. Even the guys who are supposed to be doing good after taking money are not doing it well hence even if we need to throw it out without sending to fbi then we should throw the ones that are not good.
5. Send multiple prints even though i heard that fbi dont process them all prints in the machine instead they just choose the best out of it manually and process one and move on to another application. This is to try increasing chances to select the best print.
6. Send multiple applications if possible. This will give us hedge against any print rejection of one of the applications.
7. Dont use the credit card which get declined for many due to many reasons (change of credit card number or card got blocked or card declined for some reason).

What i did:
I sent multiple applications with multiple prints. I know its little expensive but had no choice.

This thread can be referred for recent processing dates and times.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/fbi-pcc-t247817.3615.html

BTW, they also asked for another one PCC from my original country, I applied last May, I am not sure if it's expired or not, may I use it ?

You can use it as its valid for 1 year nowadays (no more 3 months contraints) but you should be ready to get one by coming May if at all they ask.

I should try email or phone or whatelse to ask them?

As we cant talk to visa office directly on phone, i was talking about your response letter to vo (whatever the mode they asked your to submit the docs - is it cse/post/email/fax?).
I think like below:
Once your have your kids stuff ready, you can write a letter and attach the below docs:
Letter (FBI PCC- Mention that you included the pcc from FBI but mention that it was issued after last time departed hence request them to waive, and also tell that you have applied for new one again and request them to give extension for 4 months if they still require new PCC from US. You country pcc - Mention that you have this one now and have applied for new pcc)
Attach your US pcc, proof of new pcc applied to fbi (courier receipt), your country pcc, proof of new pcc applied for your country (courier receipt/application submitted whichever is applicable), your kids stuff (and the rest of the documents they asked).

Asking now has advantage that they might waive it and proceed further.
Nothing more to ask except to ask for waiving the request for new pcc and request for extension if they need new pcc from fbi.

 

[yaanlpc]

As you have already done it, many of the below points might not be new to you.
1. You cant speed up time except that you can try not to delay but cant reduce below 4 months.
2. Yes you can send it fast courier which ever delivers soon but dont keep any return envelope as they are not going to use them and will send through regular/normal usps post that has no tracking.
3. Return address: If possible give US address to get it few days soon. But if this is not reliable then its better you give your Canada address.
4. Prints - You can use the electronic one but nowadays we need to get it from FBI directly (for everyeone) hence its going to take 4 full months to receive. During mid year it takes 3 months but nowadays it takes 4 months.
Get the prints done by professional if you are ok to spend some money (either electronic prints or manual prints).
If you are taking by yourself then have it printed legibly.
Select the prints that are looking ok. Even the guys who are supposed to be doing good after taking money are not doing it well hence even if we need to throw it out without sending to fbi then we should throw the ones that are not good.
5. Send multiple prints even though i heard that fbi dont process them all prints in the machine instead they just choose the best out of it manually and process one and move on to another application. This is to try increasing chances to select the best print.
6. Send multiple applications if possible. This will give us hedge against any print rejection of one of the applications.
7. Dont use the credit card which get declined for many due to many reasons (change of credit card number or card got blocked or card declined for some reason).

What i did:
I sent multiple applications with multiple prints. I know its little expensive but had no choice.

This thread can be referred for recent processing dates and times.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/fbi-pcc-t247817.3615.html
You can use it as its valid for 1 year nowadays (no more 3 months contraints) but you should be ready to get one by coming May if at all they ask.
As we cant talk to visa office directly on phone, i was talking about your response letter to vo (whatever the mode they asked your to submit the docs - is it cse/post/email/fax?).
I think like below:
Once your have your kids stuff ready, you can write a letter and attach the below docs:
Letter (FBI PCC- Mention that you included the pcc from FBI but mention that it was issued after last time departed hence request them to waive, and also tell that you have applied for new one again and request them to give extension for 4 months if they still require new PCC from US. You country pcc - Mention that you have this one now and have applied for new pcc)
Attach your US pcc, proof of new pcc applied to fbi (courier receipt), your country pcc, proof of new pcc applied for your country (courier receipt/application submitted whichever is applicable), your kids stuff (and the rest of the documents they asked).

Asking now has advantage that they might waive it and proceed further.
Nothing more to ask except to ask for waiving the request for new pcc and request for extension if they need new pcc from fbi.

Thanks so much for your detailed help. I will check them carefully and get back to you if I misunderstood you points. and did you receive any info from CIC recently?

 

[harirajmohan]

Thanks so much for your detailed help. I will check them carefully and get back to you if I misunderstood you points. and did you receive any info from CIC recently?

No i did not get anything recently but few of May2015 applicants are getting document request and/or medical proof.

 

[yaanlpc]

No i did not get anything recently but few of May2015 applicants are getting document request and/or medical proof.

Looks like you are in good shape, and I wish you won't receive any extra request.

 

[yaanlpc]

For FBI pcc let me know if you need any help in preparing for the finger prints as i did few months ago for my file. You can get extension from visa office for needed duration (same for all EE candidates and others) but only issue is the delay for few months. What people do is that few days before the deadline they submit the request for extension. Everyone gets the extension.

Previously submitted got expired?

Harirajmohan, do you have any of reminder to share to make a clear fingerprint cards? like ink, paper or something else like that? thanks.

 

[harirajmohan]

Harirajmohan, do you have any of reminder to share to make a clear fingerprint cards? like ink, paper or something else like that? thanks.

Paper:
For the self prints: I printed the pdf file (from fbi site) on little thick sheets instead of regular paper. i bought a 2-3 times thicker one from staples/office depot.
From the professionals/Police Station: They had it hence i did not need to take it. Some police station use them if we take it.
For the Digital prints: They had it hence did not use mine.

Ink:
1. For the self prints: I bought the regular stamp pad from staples/office depot.
2. What i noted from the thread (FBI PCC) was that some members used the inkless pad to take prints and the prints came good and it was not little messy like the regular ink pad (These members were actually not having any option of getting the prints done electronically or by some professionals). (I have not tried as by that time i knew about this i had already sent my manual prints application and few other electronic prints applications)
Lee Inkless FingerPrint Pad (S03027)
http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Inkless-FingerPrint-Pad-S03027/dp/B001HA4PJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434720620&sr=8-1&keywords=Lee+fingerprint+pad

Is this the one you are looking for as i am not fully understanding your question.

 

[yaanlpc]

Paper:
For the self prints: I printed the pdf file (from fbi site) on little thick sheets instead of regular paper. i bought a 2-3 times thicker one from staples/office depot.
From the professionals/Police Station: They had it hence i did not need to take it. Some police station use them if we take it.
For the Digital prints: They had it hence did not use mine.

Ink:
1. For the self prints: I bought the regular stamp pad from staples/office depot.
2. What i noted from the thread (FBI PCC) was that some members used the inkless pad to take prints and the prints came good and it was not little messy like the regular ink pad (These members were actually not having any option of getting the prints done electronically or by some professionals). (I have not tried as by that time i knew about this i had already sent my manual prints application and few other electronic prints applications)
Lee Inkless FingerPrint Pad (S03027)
http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Inkless-FingerPrint-Pad-S03027/dp/B001HA4PJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434720620&sr=8-1&keywords=Lee+fingerprint+pad

Is this the one you are looking for as i am not fully understanding your question.

As for digital print, did you mean fingerprint scan by scanner and then print it to the fingerprint card? I guess this is the best way which avoids the messy of ink or inkless.

I was trying to buy that Lee ink, but looks like you shared a very useful experience. I will go station tomorrow, hopefully they would have that advance scanner tech.