Hello everyone, update ko lang ung thread na ito to share my Japan PCC journey (Pinas based procedure). In my case, I got CO contact and required me to produce my Japan PCC.
1) ITA is a must to be presented at Japan Embassy
2) Officer at the Japan Embassy will provide you with Fingerprinting Card which you need to accomplish at Camp Crame (therefore better be at the embassy early as the whole process will take almost 1 whole day)
3) Have your fingerprint at Camp Crame
4) Submit the fingerprint card back to Japan Embassy
5) Japan Embassy will provide you with "Exchange Slip" = Confirmation Slip which states that waiting time will be between 2-3months.
6) Combine Japan PCC Exchange Slip with Cover Letter into 1 pdf file and upload in your immiaccount. Your cover letter shall explain why you can't upload the required PCC. This is to notify the case officer that the required Japan PCC is already in progress. Note: Do NOT click the "I confirm" button at this stage!!!
7) You will receive a call from the Japan Embassy when the PCC is ready for pickup. Mine took almost 7 weeks waiting time.
8) Present your Exchange Slip when you pickup your Japan PCC at the Embassy
9) They will provide you with hard copy PCC enclosed in a "sealed" envelope
10) In my case, I don't have access to email address of my Case Officer to inquire what to do with the "sealed" envelope. Hence, I just opened the envelop and scan the Japan PCC with Cover Letter. Then upload to immiaccount. At this stage, click the " I Confirm" button.
Hope this helps!!! All the best!!! đŸ™‚