A member asked whether their non-accompanying spouse still needs a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) if that spouse is excluded from the Express Entry profile.
The thread offered two different views worth weighing carefully:- One member initially suggested a spouse's PCC is only needed if the spouse is not accompanying — implying that excluding them removes the requirement.
- A second, more detailed answer pushed back on this: even if you exclude your spouse (mark them as non-accompanying) in your EE profile, IRCC still wants to confirm the spouse is admissible to Canada in case you want to sponsor them later — which is why the PCC and medical exam are still typically requested for an excluded spouse.
Practical takeaway: don't assume excluding your spouse from your EE profile removes their document requirements — the more detailed community explanation suggests IRCC still wants a PCC and medical exam on file for a non-accompanying spouse, to keep future sponsorship admissibility clear. Confirm your specific document checklist directly through your IRCC portal rather than assuming exclusion means no requirements.