Potentially dumb question...but does anyone know if one can send in the PR application (family sponsorship), and then send the FBI stuff in later? I seem to have seen something like this. I ask because...well, we (I'm CDN, my wife's American) thought we were almost ready to send in the application, and then realized we were going to have to wait several weeks at least for the FBI thing. Thanks.
You can send it but it is probably not a good idea. Best to send in a thoroughly and carefully completed application with all supporting documentation in one package.
The FBI has been very prompt in providing the FBI clearance, so it should not take more than a few weeks (not several).
Does she have the State clearance as well? For every state she has lived in since age 18 (or last ten years if she is not 28 or older). These should also be included.
You have to include it in Outland applications, you can wait if you are filing Inland. That's what we did because my first FBI report took 4 months to receive. You run the risk of them losing it, which is why we had to do a second report.
We have the medical and state clearance but no FBI its been 6 weeks we are filing inland could i send it in now with out the FBI or would that be stupid
Jason - hope you're not actually filing inland. Because your wife is in Canada without documented status (no stamp in her passport, no visitor record, etc.) there is a strong possibility that her inland PR application would be transferred to a local office for processing BEFORE first stage approval was given and it could be up to two years (depending on how busy your local office is) before the application gets dealt with. Applicants who don't have documented status in Canada are way better off filing outland. Outland processes faster, preserves your right to appeal a refusal, and it does not require that your wife remain in Canada (without status) in order not to jeapordize the application. IF you filed inland, and then she left Canada (like if she has to to get her passport), and she wasn't readmitted, the inland ap would be forfeited. Many inland applicants (especially ones without temporary status) do not realize they're backing themselves into a corner of having to be in Canada for the duration of the process - no matter how long it takes and even if they have no right to work, get healthcare, etc.
As far as the FBI clearance - it shouldn't take that long to get back. Did you follow the instructions and ask for expedited processing for Canadian PR? All you have to do to get the clearance back in a matter of weeks is write "Canadian Immigration" and a due date on the outside of the mailing application and they give it priority processing.
What do you mean by State clearance? I mailed the fingerprints to the FBI address in West Virginia. How do you get the State clearance? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
usa2can Wrote:What do you mean by State clearance? I mailed the fingerprints to the FBI address in West Virginia. How do you get the State clearance? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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this threadusa2can Wrote:Do you need seperate fingerprint cards for each? I mailed mine off to FBI so do I need to get another one and mail to State?
Yes, they're separate agencies so sending a fingerprint card to the FBI will not help facilitate a State clearance. Check with your State(s) to see what their specific requirements are - they're not always consistent with each other, or with the requirements for the federal clearance. There used to be a list on GeoCities of contact info for all the State agencies, but it's gone now. I'd suggest doing a google search for "police check" for your State(s) for more information.
Thanks RobsLuv. I will check. Do you have any idea how long State Clearances usually take? It also needs to be included with original paperwork correct?
Are they not saying now that a State Clearanace "may be requested" on an individual basis? Wife never even had a parking ticket...when the FBI sails thru crystal wouldn't that be a reason to not sweat the state clearance at this time?
They were saying "may be requested" but that's changed again recently. It's always a good idea anyway to give them upfront anything that they "may request" - if you don't and they request it later, it's only going to delay processing. It's always better to control possible delays on your end rather than giving them the opportunity to slap a "bring forward date" of 90 days on your file while you're sitting, anxiously waiting for a decision while they're not even working your case.
Thank you RobsLuv. You are so generous with your help. :)
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RobsLuv Wrote:They were saying "may be requested" but that's changed again recently. It's always a good idea anyway to give them upfront anything that they "may request" - if you don't and they request it later, it's only going to delay processing. It's always better to control possible delays on your end rather than giving them the opportunity to slap a "bring forward date" of 90 days on your file while you're sitting, anxiously waiting for a decision while they're not even working your case.
Actually as of 15/10/09 it is back to "may be requested"
PMM
PMM Wrote:Hi
Actually as of 15/10/09 it is back to "may be requested"
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I'm going to be asking my guy for all the states he's lived in. I would rather have this police clearance taken cared of "
in advance" whether they want it or not, at least it's done with no sweating involved. :)
For the amount of time & aggravation required to get them beforehand vs. the time & aggravation of getting them on a deadline if/when they request them - it's certainly worth it
border_love Wrote:I'm going to be asking my guy for all the states he's lived in. I would rather have this police clearance taken cared of "in advance" whether they want it or not, at least it's done with no sweating involved. :)