police record

[tamee]

does the 3 months start at the time mississa. gets the application, or once buffalo receives it? when does the 3 month timer begin on it? my virignia record is dated august 9th, so wondering when i have to submit application.

[PRS]

I believe it takes 49 days at Mississauga and then another 3-9 months at Buffalo. 

[tamee]

im sorry for not being clearer, i meant the 3 months before the police record expires, where does that 3 months begins?

[Gdaymate]

Tamee

I believe the time starts from the date on the results of the police check itself.

But don't panic, I understand that immigration accepts most of them as being valid for 12 months - otherwise everyone going through this looonnnngggg process would be doing nothing but getting new police checks, right?

In all my readings of this forum and many others, the only time I've seen people being requested for new medicals and/or police checks is when the process drags on past the 12 month mark.

Hope that helps.

[tamee]

THANK YOU very much it does give me a bit of peace of mind:)