FSW_Applicant and jithesh69,
Can't agree more with you guys. It appears all that getting to the den of the criminals shown in movies using a fingerprint on the edge of a cup or a refrigerator handle was all bull crap.
FBI doesn't seem to be able to make sense out of prints of all 10 fingers.
I also got my 3rd set done and am about to send it to FBI. This time I managed to get them electronically done, and then printed out on FD-258 paper. Actually, local police departments do have this facility but they only let you use it if FBI has already rejected your ink prints.
Strangely, even the electronic machine showed 2 (out of 10 fingers) red alerts, but the operator went ahead with those saying it is alright and will be acceptable. But with the prior experience I have, the 3rd attempt is not going to be a cake walk either.
This PCC thing can be a classic case of comparison between US and India. Indian PCC from embassy takes
4 hours, while US PCC takes
4 months.
Regards