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Do You Need Your Documents Legalized by the Consulate General of PRC in Canada?

If you are going to use a Canadian issued document in another country, it is very likely that you will need to have the document authenticated and legalized by that country’s consular in Canada first. As China is not part of the Hague Convention, all foreign documents must go through the Chinese Embassy’s legalization process. Applicants who applied their [...]

Important Notice Regarding RCMP Processing for Canadian Permanent Residence Application

Canada’s recent immigration policies have recently become very generous. In May 2021, the new pathway for international students and essential workers brought in over 90,000 new candidates for permanent residency. Additionally, the CRS level for Express Entry draws has been the lowest on record this year. With the consistent increase in permanent residency application, we here at [...]

How to get your name-based Canadian Police Check

What is a name-based Canadian Police Check? A name-based Canadian police check is a fast and easy way for you to obtain a Canadian police check from anywhere at any time. Name check uses information made available in the nationwide criminal data base, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). Clients who applied with The Fingerprint Room [...]

Changes to RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check Certificates Issued under “Privacy Act”

In October 2020, the RCMP officially updated the wording in the certificates issued under “Privacy Act” type background checks. Applicants applying for US immigration may be required to submit criminal background check under the Privacy Act. In these cases, the sub-type written on the certificate was “Privacy Act - Others (Provide Details)”. However, since the October update, [...]

How to Complete your RCMP C216C Fingerprint Card

After clients have their fingerprints taken on the RCMP C216C Fingerprint Card, the person fingerprinted, and the fingerprinting official must both sign on the appropriate section of the fingerprint card. In addition, the fingerprinting provider must also stamp their official agency stamp on the section stating, “Fingerprinting Agency/Department”. Sections in the sample below that states “Official Use Only” can [...]

2021-02-08T12:45:05-08:00Abroad, Canada, RCMP Background Check|

How to Take your Fingerprints Correctly

For applicants outside of Canada that require a RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check based on fingerprints, they would need to have their fingerprints taken on a RCMP C216 Fingerprint Form. Fingerprints can be taken at your local police station or a private fingerprint company. If none are available, fingerprints taken in front of a notary is acceptable [...]

2021-02-02T11:17:40-08:00Abroad, Canada, RCMP Background Check|

How to Apply for RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check from Abroad

Living outside Canada and need a RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check for visa/immigration, citizenship application, but don’t know what the steps are to obtain the RCMP criminal record check? The Fingerprint Room Inc. is here to help! Who are we ? For clients outside of Canada (International clients), please apply with us through our easy, secured, [...]

2021-01-19T15:03:39-08:00Abroad, Canada, RCMP Background Check|

Global Affairs Canada (Foreign Affairs Canada) Document Authentication 101

Authentication of Canadian issued documents by the Global Affairs Canada are required when people are applying for immigration and/or Visa application purposes. Moreover, countries that are in the Hague Convention often authentication by Global Affairs Canada. For the full list of countries, please visit: https://www.hcch.net/en/states/hcch-members. Our company is experienced in assisting in the completion of Global Affairs [...]

Application Procedure for Local FBI Background Check Appointments

As policies revolving around different countries’ immigration/visa application changes, many applicants are required to submit a background check to the corresponding agencies when they apply. Who needs FBI Criminal Background Check? Should an applicant have stayed in the United State of America for a period (usually for more than 6 months), then they are required to submit [...]

PR Application Types and Supporting Documentations

With advancement in transportation, people can travel to destinations worldwide. Being a nation that takes pride in multiculturalism, Canada opened is door to visitors worldwide; many of which look forward to obtaining permanent residency status. Throughout the year, the application process for permanent residence have been adjusted and have been categorized into different entry types. The different categories of [...]

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