donutbox said:
Suppose I was (legally) living and working in country X for approximately 2 years.
Country X is one of those countries with an "unstable/questionable" government. Country X is currently in a "transition" phase. Country X does not at this time have the "capacity/credibility" to be producing PCC.
I then permanently return to my home country (because my work contract came to an end).
Then I decide I want to apply for PR (via CSQ).
Cosidering the above, my question is, how do I get a PCC from country X? Am I really expected to travel back to country X just to get a PCC?
What are my options/alternatives for PCC??
Donutbox, as mentioned to you before, no one can really give you a good answer without knowing the specific country. I do not doubt you regarding the difficulties in obtaining the PCC or its worthlessness; I have been struggling with the same issue for 2 countries. Unfortunately, the "official story" invented by diplomats (as fictitious as it may be) is the one that counts. Without being able to look up the "official story" for this particular country, no one can really offer advice.
Assuming you have to go through the capital city on your way out, I would try to get one before you leave the country. Yes, it will have "expired" in CIC's eyes by the time you apply, but it's a start; in the event that you cannot obtain a new "up to date one" and have to submit a written explanation in lieu of a PCC (not to be done lightly), you will at least have that. You will also have made contact with whoever is responsible for producing the PCC, and you can inquire how to obtain a new one in the future.