For a number of applications, including those for residency, employment, or immigration in the US, it is necessary to obtain a USA PCC, sometimes referred to as the Good Standing Certificate USA or the Good Conduct Certificate, from Canada. Fingerprints and the required documentation must be submitted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or local police agencies before an applicant can be granted a USA PCC. The certificate provides as concrete proof of a person's good standing following a thorough background investigation by these authorities and clearance, hastening their adjustment to life in the US.