Hi everyone,
I am an Australian applying for PR as a spouse. I'm now at a bit of a lost because I don't know if I only need to apply for a name check or a fingerprint check.
According to this part, I only need a name check : cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/asia-pacific/australia.asp
"Which Australian police clearances are acceptable?
Applicants must provide a Standard Disclosure – name check. Certificates can be obtained through the Australian Federal Police"
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But in another part, it is mentioned that a fingerprint check may also be required: cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5527ETOC.asp
When applying for police certificates, you should include for each person:
A completed Request for Police Certificates/Clearances and Authorization for Release of Information) (PDF, 59 KB) form (see Appendix A). Include photocopies for each applicant.
A set of fingerprints, if required by the authority of the country. Your local police or RCMP may be able to tell you where you can get fingerprints done. Take the Fingerprint Request Letter (PDF, 56 KB) and your photo identification (passport, travel document, etc.) with you when you go to get fingerprints taken. You may have to pay a fee.
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Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
I am an Australian applying for PR as a spouse. I'm now at a bit of a lost because I don't know if I only need to apply for a name check or a fingerprint check.
According to this part, I only need a name check : cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/asia-pacific/australia.asp
"Which Australian police clearances are acceptable?
Applicants must provide a Standard Disclosure – name check. Certificates can be obtained through the Australian Federal Police"
-
But in another part, it is mentioned that a fingerprint check may also be required: cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5527ETOC.asp
When applying for police certificates, you should include for each person:
A completed Request for Police Certificates/Clearances and Authorization for Release of Information) (PDF, 59 KB) form (see Appendix A). Include photocopies for each applicant.
A set of fingerprints, if required by the authority of the country. Your local police or RCMP may be able to tell you where you can get fingerprints done. Take the Fingerprint Request Letter (PDF, 56 KB) and your photo identification (passport, travel document, etc.) with you when you go to get fingerprints taken. You may have to pay a fee.
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Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone.
