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Suzdee8197

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Mar 14, 2021
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Hello everyone!

I hope you're all doing well in your Express Entry journeys. I apologize if this topic has been discussed multiple times before - I did search through previous posts but couldn't find the specific information I'm looking for.

I recently received an ITA in the latest Express Entry draw (so excited!) and I'm now working on gathering all the required documents. I have some questions regarding the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) requirements that I'm hoping this wonderful community can help me with.

My situation: I worked in Bahrain for approximately 2 years, so I understand I need to obtain a PCC from there for my application. However, I'm running into some challenges with the process.

From my research, it appears there's no Bahraini embassy or consulate in Canada. When I checked the official Bahraini government website, it indicates that PCC applications must be submitted either:

  • In person (obviously not feasible from Canada)
  • Through their online service portal
My questions:

  1. Has anyone here successfully obtained a PCC from Bahrain while in Canada?
  2. Did you use the online portal, and if so, how was your experience?
  3. Are there any alternative methods or authorized agencies that can help with this process?
  4. Any tips or suggestions for navigating this process smoothly?
I'm a bit concerned about the timeline since I know IRCC is quite strict about the 60-day deadline for document submission after receiving an ITA.

Any advice, personal experiences, or guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much in advance for your help.