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USA PCC

singhshaman

Star Member
Jan 12, 2016
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Hi Guys,

I worked in the US in 2010-11 and obtained a PCC from FBI in April 2016. I currently live in Canada and am about to submit my application for express entry. But currently I am on a vacation in the US for a couple of weeks. Will the vacation render my PCC useless? I am not gonna live here just a small vacation that I have mentioned in my travel history. I know earlier the rule was that a PCC was needed only if you live again in a country for 6 months but current verbiage seems confusing. Looking for advice on the issue.

Thanks.
 

Maverick28

VIP Member
Feb 5, 2017
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Canada
singhshaman said:
Hi Guys,

I worked in the US in 2010-11 and obtained a PCC from FBI in April 2016. I currently live in Canada and am about to submit my application for express entry. But currently I am on a vacation in the US for a couple of weeks. Will the vacation render my PCC useless? I am not gonna live here just a small vacation that I have mentioned in my travel history. I know earlier the rule was that a PCC was needed only if you live again in a country for 6 months but current verbiage seems confusing. Looking for advice on the issue.

Thanks.
You need a new PCC now which will include your current vacation time too. The new PCC should be dated after you leave US.
 

arrayofhope

Hero Member
Jan 14, 2017
296
39
CANADA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
5227
App. Filed.......
07-06-2016
AOR Received.
18/05/2017
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
04-15-2017
I'm in a similar situation. Got my US PCC on Jan 25th and I moved to Canada on the 8th of March. The first one is still under 6 months, but the rules are not very clear so I ended up requesting for a new one and my package was delivered literally 2 hours ago. Assuming I get my ITA in the next draw, I will be submitting the old one and mention that the new one is on the way.

I suggest you apply for a new one right away and submit your application with the old one and mention that you have requested for a new one in light of your current travel to the US. It will only set you back about 25$ or so including shipping.
 
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singhshaman

Star Member
Jan 12, 2016
68
5
arrayofhope said:
I'm in a similar situation. Got my US PCC on Jan 25th and I moved to Canada on the 8th of March. The first one is still under 6 months, but the rules are not very clear so I ended up requesting for a new one and my package was delivered literally 2 hours ago. Assuming I get my ITA in the next draw, I will be submitting the old one and mention that the new one is on the way.

I suggest you apply for a new one right away and submit your application with the old one and mention that you have requested for a new one in light of your current travel to the US. It will only set you back about 25$ or so including shipping.
Thanks for your reply. Will I need to provide any proof that I have applied for the new pcc?
 

arrayofhope

Hero Member
Jan 14, 2017
296
39
CANADA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
5227
App. Filed.......
07-06-2016
AOR Received.
18/05/2017
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
04-15-2017
singhshaman said:
Any help on this will be appreciated!
Yes. Just take a screen shot of the mail delivery confirmation from USPS website.
 

cnrp

Star Member
Jul 28, 2017
78
259
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
1221
App. Filed.......
27-07-2017
AOR Received.
13-12-2017
Guys anyone took fingerprints by himself/herself?
 

kotvir

Star Member
Apr 26, 2017
109
18
Sydney, Australia
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney (Australia)
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
12-03-2018
Doc's Request.
22-07-2019
Nomination.....
28-11-2017
AOR Received.
27-03-2018
File Transfer...
12-03-2019
Med's Request
12-07-2019
Med's Done....
20-08-2019
Passport Req..
02-09-2019
VISA ISSUED...
18-09-2019
Hey Folks,

I have been living in US since last 3+ years starting Nov 2014 and spent 6+ months in three different states including current state.
My question is, Do I need Criminal History check from all three states ?
I have my Criminal history records from last two states already including FBI CJIS.
Many thanks in advance.

Vir