Police Checks Canada

[Keratzlaff]

If my spouse is from New Zealand but lived in Canada for a year on a work permit, does he need to get a criminal record check from both Canada and New Zealand?

 

[RajaJi]

If my spouse is from New Zealand but lived in Canada for a year on a work permit, does he need to get a criminal record check from both Canada and New Zealand?

New Zealand - YES

Canada - The Canadian visa office will tell you if you need a Canadian criminal record check while your application is being processed.

 

[sounion]

Most likely they will need another background check from Canada as the previous one I assume is expired and your spouse has actually lived in Canada prior to this application.

There's a portion of the application that asks for background checks from your home country and all countries lived in longer than 6 months. So I believe, yes, he would need a new one.

 

[NicJohn]

No need to obtain a police check for Canada. CIC will advise you if this is needed.

Any other country you have lived in for more than 6 months requires one though.

 

[scylla]

Most likely they will need another background check from Canada as the previous one I assume is expired and your spouse has actually lived in Canada prior to this application.

Incorrect - even if someone has lived in Canada, a Canadian police check isn't required. Occasionally CIC will request one during processing - however this is extremely rare.

 

[sounion]

My mistake then! Sorry. ???