giri1979 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I got the invitation to apply for the visa through skill select. I have lived in U.S. for more than 1 year but never continuously for more than 9 months. Do I still need to get the criminal record check from FBI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Assuming it was all within the last ten years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giri1979 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 thanks for the response. do we need to get the PCC only once the CO is assigned after submitting the application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somudra Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 CO will definitely ask for the PCC. to keep yourself in safe side its's better to provide the PCC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 FBI checks can take about 6 months so you should look in to getting it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giri1979 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks for the response..will apply for one..though I checked on the FBI page and it said 5-6 weeks..( not sure what is the real turnaround time though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 sorry meant 6 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memmymooch Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Good luck hope they come through quickly for you, foreign checks are a total pain my hubby had to get 3 in total as had lived in India and Uganda prior to coming to UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycplanner Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for the response..will apply for one..though I checked on the FBI page and it said 5-6 weeks..( not sure what is the real turnaround time though) Definitely closer to 6 weeks and I would add another 2 weeks if you live outside the US (unless you opt to have them Fedex the PCC to you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giri1979 Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 thanks I just had one additional question : I am currently in U.K.. I have to get an Indian PCC too ,which I can get it from the Indian High commision , but they require my passport for this , and I cannot submit my passport now since I need to submit it for my UK visa extension . I feel there could be a delay in getting it back stamped..so in case I am not able to submit the Indian PCC within 28 days ..will there be a problem , or will I can get an extension for this specific scenario if I request my Case Officer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memmymooch Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 thanks I just had one additional question :I am currently in U.K.. I have to get an Indian PCC too ,which I can get it from the Indian High commision , but they require my passport for this , and I cannot submit my passport now since I need to submit it for my UK visa extension . I feel there could be a delay in getting it back stamped..so in case I am not able to submit the Indian PCC within 28 days ..will there be a problem , or will I can get an extension for this specific scenario if I request my Case Officer? My husband got his Indian police check back in around 10 days he gave passport On a mon and they told him to come following Thursday but if you have to submit for uk extension immediately then just talk with your case officer and explain they are usually fine as long as are keeping them informed and making every effort to fill their request I had 90 days to get our checks medicals and also evidence of permission to remove kids from uk we couldn't meet the last point in that time and they have granted us extension without any problem mem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giri1979 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks Mem...it helps in easing my nerves a little, particularly because these days its difficult to say how long it will take to get the passport back once it goes for work permit extension.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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