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What is the change? Federal authorities are now requiring that applicants seeking a police clearance certificate appear in person with the application from the foreign authority that is requesting the certificate.
What does the change mean? The new procedures and lack of notice are causing applicants to experience delays in obtaining the certificates.
Background: Police clearance certificates are often required when applying for visas or work permits to demonstrate that the individual has a clean criminal history. Previously, authorities were flexible in allowing applicants to send a representative with a simple power of attorney. The new policy reverts to an older policy requiring individuals to apply in person.
Analysis & Comments: Applicants in Mexico should prepare to appear in person to apply for police certificates before they plan to leave Mexico—for example, for a new assignment in another country where the certificate is required for their work permit. Individuals who are no longer in Mexico will need to contact the Mexican consulate in the relevant country to assist.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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