Applying for a visa requiring a US record clearance letter: is it faster to get it from the California DOJ (Department of Justice) or the FBI?
I am a French citizen, US permanent resident, California resident and currently located in California, US. I am applying for some visa: the visa application requires a letter of verification stating that the applicant has no criminal record, which must be issued from a US state or Federal Bureau of Investigation. In my case, obtaining the US record clearance letter from a US state I believe means that I have to request a record clearance from the California DOJ (Department of Justice) for visa/Iimigration purposes on https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/visaimmigration
Is it faster to get a record clearance letter from the California DOJ (Department of Justice) or the FBI? (faster = time to get the record clearance after applying for it).
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How long does it take to get a DOJ Clearance?
How long does it take to complete the DOJ/FBI fingerprint process? The Live Scan Process takes approximately 3-7 days once DOJ/FBI receives your 41-LS form. Out-of-state applicants must complete the FD-258 "hard-Card" manual fingerprint process, which takes approximately 10-12 weeks to complete.How long does a DOJ and FBI background check take?
While most Applicant Agencies SHOULD receive results of background checks electronically from the California DOJ, some must receive reports by U.S. mail in a process that can take a minimum of seven days. As such, please allow a minimum of seven days before making a status inquiry.How long does it take for the FBI to do a background check for Immigration?
The FBI fingerprint checks typically take between 24 and 48 hours. If your fingerprints show you have a criminal record, a full report which contains your full criminal history (known as the RAP sheet) will be sent to the USCIS. Your fingerprints will be valid for 15 months from the date of processing by the FBI.Why is my DOJ background check taking so long?
Delays. since the DOJ sends results directly to the applicant agency. Delays can be caused by poor fingerprint quality, the existence of any criminal information in the applicant's record, birthdates before 1920, and incorrect data submitted on the electronic transaction.USA PCC | FBI Police Clearance Certificate from outside USA
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