Police certificate validity

[BCgirl2012]

I know police certificates are valid for one year. But here's my question: assuming the applicant hasn't been back to that country, will CIC require a new one after the one year mark?

In our case, my husband was a student in the US, hence we had to provide an FBI report. He hasn't been back in the US since. His FBI report will expire at the end of March. Knowing that it takes up to 8 weeks for the FBI report, we'd like to know if it is necessary to order one now. This way we will save some time if VO requests one.

As per the last status of our application, we are waiting for medical extension and all other stages are passed.

Thanks in advance.

 

[smokijoe]

I have heard of them asking for a new Police record check, but if you can prove to them (copies of passport pages) that he has not been back to thge US after the previous PC they would accept that.

 

[BCgirl2012]

Thanks, yes, I've also seen they ask for police certificates. That's why I'm worried about it.

I would expect them to ask for certificates from his current country of residence once it expires, but I'm wondering about the places he hasn't been back to.

 

[Iay]

I know police certificates are valid for one year. But here's my question: assuming the applicant hasn't been back to that country, will CIC require a new one after the one year mark?

In our case, my husband was a student in the US, hence we had to provide an FBI report. He hasn't been back in the US since. His FBI report will expire at the end of March. Knowing that it takes up to 8 weeks for the FBI report, we'd like to know if it is necessary to order one now. This way we will save some time if VO requests one.

As per the last status of our application, we are waiting for medical extension and all other stages are passed.

Thanks in advance.

I have the same situation here with my husband. He worked in the middle east for 3 years and got his police certificate there before leaving. He hasn't come back to the country and his police certificate will expire in August. I hope this will not be a big deal esp if we could provide evidence that they hasn't come back to the country since then.

 

[BCgirl2012]

I hope the same. I've heard they will only ask for updated ones from the country of residence, I've also heard the 12 months validity is not confirmed. A bit of conflicting information so far. I hope someone can give us some clue about this topic.

 

[Ayacee]

Hello BCGirl2012,

I have similar situation with police clearance certificate from India. Could you please share your experience if VO asked for the latest police clearance. I would appreciate your suggestions for the PCC if you have not visited the country after you obtained one.

Thanks