Hey guys,
I know this topic has been discussed several times in multiple forums but I think it is worth discuss it again as it may help a lot of people. I talked to International Fingerprinting Services India in New Delhi (aka IFSI) , yesterday and asked
if expedited FBI PCC report thourgh approved channelers will be accepted by CIC. The answer from the person on phone was "Yes".
Person on phone also mentioned the process just changed in March 2017 and FBI PCC is not sending the report on "Blue Secutiry Paper" anymore. The process is automated and it comes on a plain white A4 size paper. I tried to verify this and found this on FBI's website:
15. Will I receive my Identity History Summary on blue security paper?
Due to automation of the mailing process, the FBI does not provide Identity History Summary results on blue security paper. All responses will be processed on standard white paper.
(see FAQ #15 at (www . fbi . gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks)
Further, she also mentioned that I will get an email from FBI with an attachment which will be password protected. Password will be a combination of my SSN and DoB. If I ever need a hard copy of the FBI PCC, I should just print it and it should be as good as what I would get from the regular process.
The above statement is supported by the info provided by ashwani.m in another group at this link (www . canadavisa . com / canada- immigration-
discussion- board / fbi- pcc- t474586. 15. html)
ashwani.m said:
Yes it has FBI watermark and colored eagle logo on left top side.. I compared it to the normal PCC which my cousin got through normal process and both are identical. Even signing authority on my cousin's PCC and my PCC are same..
Moreover, FBI website says the following about expeditious handling:
4. Do you have procedures for expeditious handling?
No. The CJIS Division does not expedite requests; however, an expedited response may be provided by an FBI-approved Channeler.
(see FAQ #4 at www . fbi . gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks)
The above does not say anything about the service is only for US Citizens or Permanent Residents!
Seniors: What would you like to say about the above facts?
(NB: Please remove spaces from the links as I was getting an error that I can't post links!)