MDV said:
PCC and its importance
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I hope this information listed here will relieve much anxiety
After our medicals are updated the next big thing to clear is security clearance .VO will initate crimnality/security check and will need PCC from applicants to clear the next stage.
Now that we know the importance of it and here are the 2 stage where it is asked for
PCC is asked at the following stages
1. At the initial application filing stage
2. At the medicals stage.
If the PCC has been sent between these 2 stages you might be asked for PCC again .
At the moment I dont think there is a process setup at VO to track the PCC which is sent between these 2 stages.
PCC validity is 1 year from the day you get it .
I am sure there are many who have sent the PCC listening to thier consultants in between the stages and end upliving in anixiety and fear as NDVO would have asked PCC again and to get PCC can be great pain again .
Now to fix this situation people/consultants do this ""we had sent PCC on so so date (in the cover letter at the time of submission of docs after mr )and your office recived it here is the scanned copy of the PCC and courier reciepts confirming the delivery"
Our dear NDVO however does respond to people if they had sent case specific enquiriy stating -we have recieved your pcc and it has been placed with your existing file .
Best practice:
Due to the nature of getting PCC it is advisable that whenever you apply for PCC ensure you get two copies 1 for yourself and 1 for VO.
Never send PCC(APART FROM THE TWO STAGES LISTED ABOVE) unless it is been asked by VO .
Best practice is to obtain PCC just before the medical stage say 1 month prior and keep it ready when MR request comes.
On why not to send PCC during application stage :If the application process is likely to get delayed say 1 year where in you get MR request and your pcc validity is over
Its always better to leave a CSE when you are worried with all necessary details (NDVO will respond if its genuine reason )
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Disclaimer: Its my opinion
Dear MDV,
I have a difference of opinion.......I would like to share my experience:
1. I have sent PCC of India (on which it was clearly written the validity is 6 months as issued by District Magistrate), and 2 other countries as well.
2. I submitted PCC (3rd country) after getting PER and before getting MR with other updates like Job change, Addition of my daughter in the application and foreign travel and job in another country (4 country).
3. On receipt of my medicals they asked me PCC of India and PCC of 4 country in which I am residing now (excluding 3 country). That means that the PCC submitted between PER and MR was accepted by NDVO. So the PCC sent between the processes is acceptable by NDVO.
Hope this clarifies all the doubts.....
Cheers.....Keep up the good work....
