FBI Clearance

[rhcohen2014]

I called CIC awhile ago to ask them if that was an option and the lady that I spoke to basically said that you can do it, but at your own risk. I personally wouldn't risk my application being denied or the FBI clearance not making its way to my application only to be thrown back to the beginning.

an application is not going to be denied if there isn't a police record in the application. that's not how it works. it is illegal for CIC to just deny applications. If there is an issue, they either need to call an interview or request additional information. if a police record is not in the application, CIC will request it when the file is processing. people send it BEFORE that point and AFTER SA so that it's attached to the application prior to it being opened up. the sooner it's sent after SA (if it can't be sent upfront), the less of a chance there is anything will be delayed. we have seen this many times before, and there are many people with stories that suggest this is not an issue.

please use caution when you seek advice of CIC call center agents. they are notorious for giving out wrong information. personally, i'd take the advice and listen to the stories of people who have actually been through the process and successfully landed as pr. to me, it seems more logical than to listen to someone who is just reading from a guide or website. CIC call center agents don't know much about the process. their job is to answer the phone and recite the information that CIC publishes. they don't know what it's like to be IN the process and what applicants actually face during processing.

 

[fruitball4u]

Even if it started my application from the beginning, I'd be in the same boat either way. By going ahead and sending it in without the clearance, there is a good chance that they won't start it over and I'd be ahead 2 more months than if I had waited. I sent my application on January 29th and I still don't have my police clearance. It should come any day now. If things go as they've gone with many other people in the recent past, I'll have my AOR and SA done, then I'll send my clearance, and the rest will be done at that time. I therefore will have my COPR 2 months earlier than if I had waited. It was well worth the risk for me.

I wish you the best of luck, then!

 

[jamsham12]

what the CJIS number, i submitted my FBI police request on January 9th and they still have not charged my mastercard which indicates they have not even looked at it.

 

[Panamai]

what the CJIS number, i submitted my FBI police request on January 9th and they still have not charged my mastercard which indicates they have not even looked at it.

(304) 625-5590

 

[zainy]

what the CJIS number, i submitted my FBI police request on January 9th and they still have not charged my mastercard which indicates they have not even looked at it.

I would not worry about that yet because when I called the FBI after they charged my card, they informed me that it didn't mean anything (although I'm sure it sort of meant SOMETHING).

Anyway, they received my prints on Dec 3rd and I just received my report yesterday by mail. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's taking a little over 3 months currently.

I can share everyone's frustration. I hope things speed up for everyone! Good luck!

 

[Panamai]

I actually think 16 weeks is what the norm is at this point (unless they are starting to speed up). I still don't have mine (received by CJIS Nov 18th) because of a mistake they made. When I called yesterday though, she said it was finished and they would mail it out this morning. Hoping to have it by the end of next week.

 

[rugrat907]

I actually think 16 weeks is what the norm is at this point (unless they are starting to speed up). I still don't have mine (received by CJIS Nov 18th) because of a mistake they made. When I called yesterday though, she said it was finished and they would mail it out this morning. Hoping to have it by the end of next week.

It took about a week for me to get it from the time they said they mailed it.

I wouldn't hesitate to call if people have questions - the customer service person I got was great. I'm not sure how much they can tell you if they haven't charged the card, but the person I got on the phone was nice and very helpful.

 

[zainy]

It took about a week for me to get it from the time they said they mailed it.

I wouldn't hesitate to call if people have questions - the customer service person I got was great. I'm not sure how much they can tell you if they haven't charged the card, but the person I got on the phone was nice and very helpful.

I second that. I called whenever I felt the need to and I have gotten both, helpful and unhelpful representatives. If someone seems like they do not want to divulge any information, just call back. The "helpful" ones will typically look up your case file and tell you exactly where you stand with an approximate time of processing specific to your file. Of course, they can only do this once your case has been opened - which is when your credit card would be charged in my experience.

Good Luck!