For others that find it difficult to obtain a PCC it is possible to have the requirement waived.
My experience
- Lived in small south pacific country for 2 years
- Very difficult to contact police or consulate from Canada
- I contacted the local consulate to obtain the required form and fee
- Sent the form, international bank draft and return paid envelope to local police
- Followed up with numerous phone calls and emails but didn't receive PPC prior to lodging CEC application
- Included cover letter in CEC application that outlined what I had done along with documentation
- Received request to provide PCC from CIC
- Prepared statutory declaration outlining that I had no criminal record, what I had done to try and obtain PCC and that I had not received PCC
- Submitted stat dec and cover letter (via email) to CIC
- Advised 1 week after submission of stat dec that PCC requirement had been waived
My experience
- Lived in small south pacific country for 2 years
- Very difficult to contact police or consulate from Canada
- I contacted the local consulate to obtain the required form and fee
- Sent the form, international bank draft and return paid envelope to local police
- Followed up with numerous phone calls and emails but didn't receive PPC prior to lodging CEC application
- Included cover letter in CEC application that outlined what I had done along with documentation
- Received request to provide PCC from CIC
- Prepared statutory declaration outlining that I had no criminal record, what I had done to try and obtain PCC and that I had not received PCC
- Submitted stat dec and cover letter (via email) to CIC
- Advised 1 week after submission of stat dec that PCC requirement had been waived
