Will my current Indian PCC work for Citizenship Application?

[Leoro619]

Hello,
I recently sponsored my wife for PR. We are both in Canada. Even though it was Sponsorship I still applied for PCC from Toronto just in case IRCC asks one for Sponsor.
I received the PCC this month. In that PCC it says " FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OTHER THAN CITIZENSHIP".
I become eligible for Citizenship Application in around 2 months time.
Can I use this PCC for my Citizenship application.
I am wondering if it would work as the Indian Govt. clearly printed saying not for citizenship.
If not, Can I apply for PCC again? I just received it.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello,
I recently sponsored my wife for PR. We are both in Canada. Even though it was Sponsorship I still applied for PCC from Toronto just in case IRCC asks one for Sponsor.
I received the PCC this month. In that PCC it says " FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OTHER THAN CITIZENSHIP".
I become eligible for Citizenship Application in around 2 months time.
Can I use this PCC for my Citizenship application.
I am wondering if it would work as the Indian Govt. clearly printed saying not for citizenship.
If not, Can I apply for PCC again? I just received it.

I wouldn't recommend using this PCC because it clearly says "FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OTHER THAN CITIZENSHIP".

First, determine if you need a PCC for India. To determine if you need a PCC, answer the following questions :

1. What date did you first arrive in Canada in the past 4 years and on what status?
2. What date did you land as a Permanent Resident in Canada?
3. Did you stay in India for 183 days or more in a row in the past 4 years?
4. If you answered YES to Q4, Was this stay in India before you landed as a PR or after?
5. Was India your country of origin immediately before you established PR in Canada and did you submit an Indian PCC along with your PR application?

 

[MrChazz]

Hello,
I recently sponsored my wife for PR. We are both in Canada. Even though it was Sponsorship I still applied for PCC from Toronto just in case IRCC asks one for Sponsor.
I received the PCC this month. In that PCC it says " FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OTHER THAN CITIZENSHIP".
I become eligible for Citizenship Application in around 2 months time.
Can I use this PCC for my Citizenship application.
I am wondering if it would work as the Indian Govt. clearly printed saying not for citizenship.
If not, Can I apply for PCC again? I just received it.

" FOR IMMIGRATION PURPOSES OTHER THAN CITIZENSHIP"

That seems clear enough. Why would IRCC accept for citizenship an official document that states it cannot be used for citizenship?

 

[Leoro619]

Hello rajkamalmohanram
Thank you! I read through the requirements. From the looks of it, I don't need to submit PCC but I am not 100% sure.
Here is my brief timeline:
1. April 30, 2016: 1st Entry to Canada
2. Sept - October 2018: Went to India for 30 days, came back to Canada end of October
3. July 2019 - Received my PR
4. Nov - Dec 2019: Went to India for around 33 days, came back to Canada end of December.
I have been in Canada ever since.

What do you think?
Thanks!

 

[MrChazz]

Hello rajkamalmohanram
Thank you! I read through the requirements. From the looks of it, I don't need to submit PCC but I am not 100% sure.
Here is my brief timeline:
1. April 30, 2016: 1st Entry to Canada
2. Sept - October 2018: Went to India for 30 days, came back to Canada end of October
3. July 2019 - Received my PR
4. Nov - Dec 2019: Went to India for around 33 days, came back to Canada end of December.
I have been in Canada ever since.

What do you think?
Thanks!

It appears that there is no reason for you to submit the PCC then.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello rajkamalmohanram
Thank you! I read through the requirements. From the looks of it, I don't need to submit PCC but I am not 100% sure.
Here is my brief timeline:
1. April 30, 2016: 1st Entry to Canada
2. Sept - October 2018: Went to India for 30 days, came back to Canada end of October
3. July 2019 - Received my PR
4. Nov - Dec 2019: Went to India for around 33 days, came back to Canada end of December.
I have been in Canada ever since.

What do you think?
Thanks!

Based on your response, you don't need a Police Certificate from India since you were NOT in India for more than 6 months in a row in the past 4 years.