What do I need to send to get a Police Certificate from California for immigration Canada?

Question

I am an American citizen applying for Canadian perment residency so I need a police certificate from the state of California. I went to the website (http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/index.php) and it said that I need to provide the fingerprint card, fee and the request letter I received from immigration Canada. I called the bureau at the number from the website and it had a recording which said I need to have special forms mailed to me.

Can I get the police certificate by just sending the fingerprint card, fee and request letter from immigration Canada or do I need to submit the request using the forms from the California Department of Justice?

I can't leave Canada until my residency status is confirmed. They confirmed my identity at the Canadian police station where I got my fingerprints taken, so they will know the fingerprints are mine. I just need to know what else I need with the fingerprints and fee when I send them to California in order to get my police clearance.

Answer 1

You need to go to the Police headquarters for your fingerprints so that they will know that the prints belongs to you.

Answer 2

need to get the forms and fill them out