I thought that wasn’t a requirement? If an Indian passport holder is living abroad and they have a PCC for India (for whatever purpose) issued after the last time they left India, then that should suffice correct?
When you apply for PCC from outside India, they ask the purpose for this PCC. The PCC should state that the purpose as visa/immigration to Canada.
I'm an Indian citizen and I had applied for PCC from outside India couple of months back and they did not ask for purpose. It's just a form with basic details that you fill and submit to VFS. The PCC that I got issued states the name of the country where I'm currently residing as 'issued for X country'.
Of course they do ask the purpose when you fill the online form, at least they do in Australia. Besides if your PCC states that it was 'issued for X country', it means it was issued for that country X only. I assume this PCC must be for a requirement for a visa or something. Different countries have different depths of disclosure requirements for their immigration.
Hmm, I'm guessing then that the consular service requirements vary from country to country. I'm currently in South Africa, and this form - https://www.vfsglobal.com/India/Southafrica/pdf/PCC-application-form.pdf - is the only form to be filled for a PCC application. Along with this you submit your residence proof etc.
Yes, CIC doesn't specify that there should be a purpose. Since u said u r indian passport holder, i felt that you and I will likely have same PCC. In my case, i applied online and it asked for a purpose and country for which it is required and the issued PCC states both.
I still don't think draw was delayed due to civic day on Monday. As in 2018 Civic Day was on 6th August and draw happened on 8th Aug. It was more link to Ontario Nominations then a holiday I believe.
