Joe D.

Hi guys and gals,

Question about obtaining a RCMP certificate for purposes of a K3 in
Montreal: Does one have to wait until he/she has rec'd Packet 3 from
the Consulate to get the RCMP check, or can one simply go in at any
time to get this done?

My wife's K3 is en route to Montreal this week, and I'd like to get a
jump on things.

Thanks in advance
Joe

CalgaryAMC

Apply right now, don't waste another minute. It takes longer to get the RCMP certified criminal record check than it does to get the K-3.

I applied for the RCMP check back in August, before I applied for my K-3. My petition has now been approved and I am expecting packet 3 shortly, but I still haven't received my certified criminal record check. They say they are taking over 150 days now to turn these around.

You need to be fingerprinted and you simply state the reason for the check. I put "US visa application" on mine.

More info here: http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm

souls canuck

wholy doodle.. 150 days? do a search on this site because the info has been posted several times..

a couple questions to consider.. if you have no record, then you can order up a police certificate, which comes from the rcmp.. has that logo on it, in toronto, (just an example) and it was back by the end of the week..

if you have a record, then they have to do a search by fingerprints.. this can take up to 5-6 months.. perhaps the other poster has done it this way..

someone posted they got it same day in ottawa, I believe..

the certificate is good for 6 months

Cdnchick

Are the RCMP certificate requirements for a K1 different than they are for
a K3?

For the K1's - you only need to get fingerprinted and apply for the
"certified" check if your initial inquiry comes up with a criminal history
of some kind.

If you have no criminal history, its a matter of going into the RCMP and
asking them for a "Canadian Police Certificate" - a check based on your name
and birthdate - they give you a little piece of paper that says "This
certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth, failed
to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the
national repository for criminal records in Canada.' Then it goes on to say
"Search not confirmed by fingerprints".

So - if you have no criminal history, thats all you need.

I went into the RCMP station and they gave it to me while I was waiting -
no fee.

DeAnna


"CalgaryAMC" <member18489@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Originally posted by Joe D.
> > Hi guys and gals,
> >
> >
> Question about obtaining a RCMP certificate for purposes of a K3 in
> >
> Montreal: Does one have to wait until he/she has rec'd Packet 3 from
> >
> the Consulate to get the RCMP check, or can one simply go in at any
> >
> time to get this done?
> >
> > My wife's K3 is en route to Montreal this
> week, and I'd like to get a
> > jump on things.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> Joe
>
> Apply right now, don't waste another minute. It takes
> longer to get the RCMP certified criminal record check than it does to
> get the K-3.
>
> I applied for the RCMP check back in August, before I
> applied for my K-3. My petition has now been approved and I am expecting
> packet 3 shortly, but I still haven't received my certified criminal
> record check. They say they are taking over 150 days now to turn these
> around.
>
> You need to be fingerprinted and you simply state the reason
> for the check. I put "US visa application" on mine.
>
> More info here:
> http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Wretchedmidget

I'm hoping you're right that they're the same for the K3. I'm not going to
be real happy if I need to wait another 5-6 months just to get a check done
with the RCMP after spending so much time patiently waiting for everything
else. So, hopefully someone else can get this answered..

CdnChick - Where did you go to get this done, and did you need anything
"official" stating why you needed the check done? Provided I don't have to
wait the 150 days, I can wait a little while before getting it done, but I'd
probably go and do it before I receive Packet 3, to make sure there aren't
any unnecessary delays


    > Are the RCMP certificate requirements for a K1 different than they are
for
    > a K3?
    > For the K1's - you only need to get fingerprinted and apply for the
    > "certified" check if your initial inquiry comes up with a criminal history
    > of some kind.
    > If you have no criminal history, its a matter of going into the RCMP and
    > asking them for a "Canadian Police Certificate" - a check based on your
name
    > and birthdate - they give you a little piece of paper that says "This
    > certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth, failed
    > to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the
    > national repository for criminal records in Canada.' Then it goes on to
say
    > "Search not confirmed by fingerprints".
    > So - if you have no criminal history, thats all you need.
    > I went into the RCMP station and they gave it to me while I was
waiting -
    > no fee.
    > DeAnna

Cdnchick

No, I didn't need to take anything to show the RCMP - I actually took the
consulate checklist and a copy of my NOA1 with me - but the guy didn't ask
for anything. Just told him what I needed - and off he went to his
computer. Just tell them that you want a "Canadian police certificate for
visa applicants".
I lived in Calgary, so I went to the RCMP station there. I went and got
it done the end of March and my interview in Vcr wasn't until mid-June last
year ... I'm pretty sure that I didn't have packet 3 yet when I went to get
the certificate.
And honestly, I don't remember there being any difference in the RCMP
requirements for the K1 and/or the K3 - but I'm sure someone will correct me
if I'm wrong.

DeAnna


"WretchedMidget" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news[email protected]...
> I'm hoping you're right that they're the same for the K3. I'm not going
to
> be real happy if I need to wait another 5-6 months just to get a check
done
> with the RCMP after spending so much time patiently waiting for
everything
> else. So, hopefully someone else can get this answered..
>
> CdnChick - Where did you go to get this done, and did you need anything
> "official" stating why you needed the check done? Provided I don't have
to
> wait the 150 days, I can wait a little while before getting it done, but
I'd
> probably go and do it before I receive Packet 3, to make sure there
aren't
> any unnecessary delays
>
>
> > Are the RCMP certificate requirements for a K1 different than they
are
> for
> > a K3?
> >
> > For the K1's - you only need to get fingerprinted and apply for the
> > "certified" check if your initial inquiry comes up with a criminal
history
> > of some kind.
> >
> > If you have no criminal history, its a matter of going into the RCMP
and
> > asking them for a "Canadian Police Certificate" - a check based on
your
> name
> > and birthdate - they give you a little piece of paper that says "This
> > certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth,
failed
> > to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in
the
> > national repository for criminal records in Canada.' Then it goes on
to
> say
> > "Search not confirmed by fingerprints".
> >
> > So - if you have no criminal history, thats all you need.
> >
> > I went into the RCMP station and they gave it to me while I was
> waiting -
> > no fee.
> >
> > DeAnna
> >
>
>

Laura Fitzroy-Perry

I agree. I also applied to RCMP (Ottawa)in August. And I'm also still
waiting. I sent it courier and sent a return courier. Boy, glad I spent
the money doing that!! Ha, ha....

But,.... In the meantime, my I130 is approved, which doesn't state it needs
to be certified, so now,... I will go to my local police station, and of
course, shell out more money and waste what was spent on the certified copy,
but they've said they do it same day.

BTW, did I read that the medical was good for a year??

Thanks -
Laura

"CalgaryAMC" <member18489@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Originally posted by Joe D.
    > > Hi guys and gals,
    > >
    > >
    > Question about obtaining a RCMP certificate for purposes of a K3 in
    > >
    > Montreal: Does one have to wait until he/she has rec'd Packet 3 from
    > >
    > the Consulate to get the RCMP check, or can one simply go in at any
    > >
    > time to get this done?
    > >
    > > My wife's K3 is en route to Montreal this
    > week, and I'd like to get a
    > > jump on things.
    > >
    > > Thanks in advance
    > >
    > Joe
    > Apply right now, don't waste another minute. It takes
    > longer to get the RCMP certified criminal record check than it does to
    > get the K-3.
    > I applied for the RCMP check back in August, before I
    > applied for my K-3. My petition has now been approved and I am expecting
    > packet 3 shortly, but I still haven't received my certified criminal
    > record check. They say they are taking over 150 days now to turn these
    > around.
    > You need to be fingerprinted and you simply state the reason
    > for the check. I put "US visa application" on mine.
    > More info here:
    > http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger2_e.htm
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Laura Fitzroy-Perry

K3 for Canadians -
the checklist for the K3 through Montreal directs you to read supplemental
document OF-169 which states "The only acceptable police report from Canada
is the certificate issued by the RCMP,....." It continues on about addresses
etc. I would assume from this that the K1 and K3 differ in this respect.

I can scan the page of the supplement if you like.
Laura
"WretchedMidget" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news[email protected]...
    > I'm hoping you're right that they're the same for the K3. I'm not going to
    > be real happy if I need to wait another 5-6 months just to get a check
done
    > with the RCMP after spending so much time patiently waiting for everything
    > else. So, hopefully someone else can get this answered..
    > CdnChick - Where did you go to get this done, and did you need anything
    > "official" stating why you needed the check done? Provided I don't have to
    > wait the 150 days, I can wait a little while before getting it done, but
I'd
    > probably go and do it before I receive Packet 3, to make sure there aren't
    > any unnecessary delays
    > > Are the RCMP certificate requirements for a K1 different than they are
    > for
    > > a K3?
    > >
    > > For the K1's - you only need to get fingerprinted and apply for the
    > > "certified" check if your initial inquiry comes up with a criminal
history
    > > of some kind.
    > >
    > > If you have no criminal history, its a matter of going into the RCMP
and
    > > asking them for a "Canadian Police Certificate" - a check based on your
    > name
    > > and birthdate - they give you a little piece of paper that says "This
    > > certifies that a search, based on the above name and date of birth,
failed
    > > to disclose any such person with a record of criminal convictions in the
    > > national repository for criminal records in Canada.' Then it goes on to
    > say
    > > "Search not confirmed by fingerprints".
    > >
    > > So - if you have no criminal history, thats all you need.
    > >
    > > I went into the RCMP station and they gave it to me while I was
    > waiting -
    > > no fee.
    > >
    > > DeAnna
    > >

CalgaryAMC

You are quite right Laura. I am absolutely flabergasted by the myth and outright falsehood perpetuated here.

What on earth can be the confusion, take it from the horse's mouth: http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger_e.htm

Wretchedmidget

Okay, looking back and reading many, many old posts, I've decided that since
many people (without criminal records, ofc) were able to do it without the
fingerprinting and generally get it same-day at a local RCMP office, that's
what I'll do. If it's wrong, I'll find out then.

I also decided to "borrow" this link from an old September post by Rete
http://www.kamya.com/misc/polcert.html#can

Hopefully that will clear up a bit of the confusion... and hopefully it's
correct. lol.


    > Originally posted by Laura Fitzroy-Perry
    > > K3 for
    > Canadians -
    > > the checklist for the K3 through Montreal directs you to
    > read supplemental
    > > document OF-169 which states "The only acceptable
    > police report from Canada
    > > is the certificate issued by the RCMP,....."
    > It continues on about addresses
    > > etc. I would assume from this that
    > the K1 and K3 differ in this respect.
    > >
    > > I can scan the page of the
    > supplement if you like.
    > > Laura
    > >
    > You are quite right Laura.
    > I am absolutely flabergasted by the myth and outright falsehood
    > perpetuated here.
    > What on earth can be the confusion, take it from the
    > horse's mouth: http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger_e.htm
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Cdnchick

I'm sorry, but y'all are just reading this incorrectly..... The OF-169
says the exact same thing for both the K1 and K3 (I did look at both of
these on the Yahoo Can/Am file site).
You DO NOT need to apply for the "certified" copy from Ottawa that
requires fingerprints UNLESS you have a criminal record.
The "certificate" from your local RCMP office is all that they require -
and if that comes up clean, you're set. If it DOESN"T come up clean, you'll
need to get fingerprinted and apply for the certified copy from Ottawa that
shows all arrests and details.
There was alot of discussion about this, too, when I was going thru this
as not only is the wording "RCMP certificate" a little ambiguous, but if you
look on the RCMP website, thats the only option you'll get. There's no
mention anywhere about going into the local RCMP shop and getting your
certificate there.
I may have gone thru the K1, not the K3 - but they are the same!


"CalgaryAMC" <member18489@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Originally posted by Laura Fitzroy-Perry
> > K3 for
> Canadians -
> > the checklist for the K3 through Montreal directs you to
> read supplemental
> > document OF-169 which states "The only acceptable
> police report from Canada
> > is the certificate issued by the RCMP,....."
> It continues on about addresses
> > etc. I would assume from this that
> the K1 and K3 differ in this respect.
> >
> > I can scan the page of the
> supplement if you like.
> > Laura
> >
>
> You are quite right Laura.
> I am absolutely flabergasted by the myth and outright falsehood
> perpetuated here.
>
> What on earth can be the confusion, take it from the
> horse's mouth: http://www.rcmp.ca/crimrec/finger_e.htm
>
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com

CalgaryAMC

I got my certified RCMP criminal record check through today: 161 days (they received it August 28th).