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Questions &
Answers about police clearance
 What
is a police clearance?
When
must I submit the police clearance?
Can
I omit a police clearance from one or more countries?
What
is a background clearance?
How
can I obtain a police certificate of "no criminal record"
from the FBI?
How
can I obtain a police certificate of "no criminal record"
from the RCMP?
Q: What is a police clearance?
A: All adult applicants for immigration to Canada must submit
a police clearance, a document which certifies that you have
no criminal record. A clearance must come from each country
you have lived in for 6 months or more since the age of 18 years.
If police in a particular country refuse to issue a clearance,
it would be helpful if they provided a written statement confirming
that they refused to issue the clearance.
Q:When must I submit
the police clearance?
A: Some Visa Offices may require that these documents be submitted
at the same time as the application forms, applicable fees,
and supporting documents. Other Visa Offices may allow these
documents to be submitted later on in the process. For accurate
information, you should seek expert advice or get instructions
from the Visa Office where you will submit your application.
Q: Can I omit a police
clearance from one or more countries?
A: If a police clearance is not forthcoming from a particular
country, a written statement from the police officials of the
country confirming their refusal to issue the clearance may
be required. An immigration official may even waive this requirement
altogether if a clear obstacle can be demonstrated. Applicants
should assume that clearances must be obtained.
Q: What is a background
clearance?
A: A background clearance detects applicants who "are, or have
been, involved in espionage, subversion, or terrorism." It is
separate from and in addition to a police clearance. The background
clearance is conducted by the Canadian government without the
participation of the applicant.
Q: How can I obtain a
police certificate of "no criminal record" from the FBI?
A: Instructions are available on this web site. See Police Certificate
Instructions (USA).
Q: How can I obtain a
police certificate of "no criminal record" from the RCMP?
A: Instructions are available on this web site. See Police Certificate
Instructions (CANADA).
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