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South Africa PCC — For a Canada PR Applicant Based in India
Situation
An Indian professional had previously worked in South Africa for over two years in the IT sector. He had since returned to India and was applying for Permanent Residency in Canada through the Express Entry system. IRCC required PCCs from every country where he had lived for six months or more. South Africa was one of them — requiring a certificate from SAPS with manual ink fingerprinting on the SAPS 91 form.
Outcome
The submission was received and processed by SAPS. The Police Clearance Certificate was issued within the standard processing window. He was able to include it in his Canada PR application file without any delay to his immigration timeline.
How it Unfolded
He had no idea how to begin the South Africa PCC process from India. He contacted Mothishree Forensic Solution.
How It Was Handled by Mothishree Forensic Solutions
Reviewed his case — his duration of stay in South Africa, the IRCC requirement, and the SAPS submission process for international applicants.
Scheduled an appointment. Client arrived with government-issued ID, passport copy, previous South African visa or work permit details, and passport-size photographs.
Captured fingerprints using professional ink rolling technique on the SAPS 91 fingerprint form — ensuring correct rolling method, adequate ridge clarity, and full compliance with SAPS submission standards.
Accurately completed all required personal details on the SAPS 91 form.
Prepared the complete submission package — fingerprint form, supporting documents, and photographs — and couriered it to South Africa via trackable international courier
What This Case Highlights
The most common reason Indians need a South Africa PCC is immigration to a third country — particularly Canada, Australia, and the UK — where PCCs from all previous countries of residence are mandatory. The SAPS process involves specific fingerprint formatting, correct form completion, and physical courier submission. Mothishree has personally handled South Africa PCC cases for multiple clients across immigration and background verification requirements.
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Outcome:
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