FBI PCC

[sumg]

This is a question for all forum members who have received fbi clearance, and who were fingerprinted outside the US - on what form did you send the prints to FBI? Were they on Fd-258?

 

[venkat9999]

Any Passport requests recently? Anybody moved to next step after FBI PCC submission in NDVO?

 

[akashsar]

Hi guys,

Anybody took fingerprints at home and got accepted by FBI. Thanks.

Hi Hal2014,

I took finger prints at home. I sent only one set of finger print which I took it at home and it got accepted. I came to know by calling FBI. I am a 16th Sep applicant. But I have not received the report in my hand. They have posted it on 24th Dec and now it is in transit. Hope I get it soon.

If you taking it at home try to use a oil based ink and not a water based ink. Because water based ink will smudge. But there is a trick.
I bought stamp pad from a stationary shop. I put my fingers and soaked it in the ink pad. Now first you take the print on any piece of waste paper or cloth ( You will find that the print is not good and it has smudged). Then for the second time press it again on the FD-258 Card. Now you can find that the threads of your fingers will get printed properly and since there is less ink now it won't smudge.
Hope it clarifies you to some extent.

I would rather suggest to take the help of a technician if possible. They use a oil based ink ( it is like a tooth paste ) on a glass. They roll it out to make it even. Then they take the prints on the card.

I had heard many cases where Finger prints take by technicians and police departments of India / US/ Canada has failed to meet FBI requirements. Many of them are in this thread.

Whatever you do , ensure you take multiple prints and send it.

 

[akashsar]

This is a question for all forum members who have received fbi clearance, and who were fingerprinted outside the US - on what form did you send the prints to FBI? Were they on Fd-258?

Hi ,

I took it on Fd-258 card downloaded from the FBI website. I took a print on a A4 paper.

 

[Giftsmas]

Hi Hal2014,

I took finger prints at home. I sent only set of finger print which I took it at home and it got accepted. I came to know by calling FBI. I am a 16th Sep applicant. But I have not received the report in my hand. They have posted it on 24th Dec and now it is in transit. Hope I get it soon.

If you taking it at home try to use a oil based ink and not a water based ink. Because water based ink will smudge. But there is a trick.
I bought stamp pad from a stationary shop. I put my fingers and soaked it in the ink pad. Now first you take the print on any piece of waste paper or cloth ( You will find that the print is not good and it has smudged). Then for the second time press it again on the FD-258 Card. Now you can find that the threads of your fingers will get printed properly and since there is less ink now it won't smudge.
Hope it clarifies you to some extent.

I would rather suggest to take the help of a technician if possible. They use a oil based ink ( it is like a tooth paste ) on a glass. They roll it out to make it even. Then they take the prints on the card.

I had heard many cases where Finger prints take by technicians and police departments of India / US/ Canada has failed to meet FBI requirements. Many of them are in this thread.

Whatever you do , ensure you take multiple prints and send it.

Thank you so much for the very helpful answer. I did the same but I am worried. I am October 22nd. By next week I shall know. But to avoid any delay or surprises, I will be sending other fingerprints on Monday and again I will take them home. There are some good YouTube videos that show methods of fingerprinting. Just make sure each finger is rolled from nail to nail. That is the trick.
Giftsmas

 

[greencard14]

I have mailed requesting acknowledgment of change of address to " liaison @ leo . gov" (with out spaces) and got a reply from them the same day. Hence you can use the same.

Thank you and +1 for helping!

 

[Hal2014]

Thanks akashsar for sharing your experience. My question is after how many days of FBI card submission can I call FBI to check if my card is accepted and what is their telephone number. Thanks again.

 

[Giftsmas]

Thanks akashsar for sharing your experience. My question is after how many days of FBI card submission can I call FBI to check if my card is accepted and what is their telephone number. Thanks again.

FBI will Update you on the status of your fingerprints by phone after at least 8 weeks of receiving your request.
Cheers

 

[mohammed.morsy]

@ mohammed.morsy
I was printed by US law enforcement agencies.
Did WFS give you a set of prints on paper? Was it printed onFD-258 form?

They took a set of my fingerprints electronically on an fd-258

 

[rpishere]

*** Got it ***

Finally, after long wait I got FBI PCC today for myself and spouse.

App received date: Sep 19

Thanks all for your support. Hope everyone gets their PCC soon.

 

[sumg]

I was printed by worldwide forensic services today. They took the prints electronically and printed them on fd258. I have to say these prints look great! Better than the 5 sets that US law enforcement agencies took. I hope these work!

 

[mohammed.morsy]

I was printed by worldwide forensic services today. They took the prints electronically and printed them on fd258. I have to say these prints look great! Better than the 5 sets that US law enforcement agencies took. I hope these work!

Best of luck, man!

 

[Giftsmas]

Hi does worldwide forensic services offer fingerprints services to worldwide clients.
If yes, do you have their website.

Thanks
Giftsmas

 

[sumg]

Www.fingerscan.ca

 

[Giftsmas]

Www.fingerscan.ca

Thanks. Do you know if they can transfer my prints to FBI if I live in morocco. Can I just send them ink prints and they digitize them to be sent to FBI