Question about FSW application and document checklist pdf file

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Under FSW category, the checklist document doesn't require FSW applicant to submit police certificates while sending application in a office based upon his country of birth. Is this new? According to document checklist Provincial Nominee and Qubec applicants are required to include Police certificates but in FSW it is not!

 

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Under FSW category, the checklist document doesn't require FSW applicant to submit police certificates while sending application in a office based upon his country of birth. Is this new? According to document checklist Provincial Nominee and Qubec applicants are required to include Police certificates but in FSW it is not!

Re-read the instructions, as you require the checklist for CIO and for the visa office where you will be applying. You actually have a choice.

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POLICE CERTIFICATES AND CLEARANCES
Please consult our Web site at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain police certificates from any country.
Note: For applications received at the (CIO) prior to June 26, 2010, you must submit police certificates with your complete application and supporting documents to the visa office within the 120 day deadline set out by the CIO.
If your application is received at the CIO on or after June 26, 2010, you are strongly encouraged to submit your police certificates with your application to the CIO. If you are unable to obtain all the necessary police certificates, you may still send your application to the CIO without them. However, please note that if your application is placed into processing you must be ready to submit them to the visa office when requested