Updated on December 11, 2025 by canadian immigration experts
This update may affect individuals who receive an Invitation To Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry.
Language revisions were made to clarify the text, and under Exceptional circumstances, the instructions have been changed to reflect that clients are required to provide both proof of having requested a police certificate and an explanation of their best efforts to produce a police certificate before the 60-day deadline after the ITA has been issued. These Exceptional circumstances are outlined below.
Document requirements For Police Certificates
In exceptional circumstances, IRCC may accept proof of having requested a police certificate for such countries; and an explanation of best efforts (not a guarantee of acceptance). The applicant should explain the delay in a document and upload the document. The uploaded document must show that the applicant requested a police certificate as soon as possible after receiving their Invitation to Apply.
