Anonymized Case Summary

Shanghai PCC With Missing Visa and Residence Records

Last updated: September 14, 2026

Case Summary

Completed: June 2026
Residence location: Shanghai
Applicant location: France
Purpose: Canada PR / IRCC
Service: China PCC + notarized English translation
Approximate timeline: Approximately 10 working days

Applicant’s Situation

The applicant previously lived in Shanghai and was in France when seeking a China PCC and notarized English translation for Canada PR / IRCC.

Documents Available

Scans of the current and former passports were available, but only the bio page of the former passport had been retained.

Main Difficulty

No copies of the former Chinese visa, residence permit or Temporary Residence Registration Form were available.

How We Handled the Case

We reviewed the residence period and available documents, prepared the authorization documents and coordinated the application locally in Shanghai.

Result and Timeline

The China PCC and notarized English translation were completed in approximately 10 working days.

The applicant confirmed that the documents had been submitted to IRCC and that no further police-certificate documents had been requested at the time of the update.

Important Limitations

This case does not establish that visa or residence records can be omitted in another application. The available documents and local requirements need to be reviewed for each case.

This anonymized case summary is based on a completed Global Attest service record. Personal details have been removed. Requirements, processing times and outcomes vary by city, authority and individual circumstances.