Neha Sharma said:
Hi experts,
I have been wondering in forum since long but couldn't find the desired answers, so please help me answering my below query.
I am a citizen of India and is currently residing in US, I want to apply under FSW category 2013 but not sure about Police clearance certificate requirements, Please tell me that, whether along with FBI do I also need to get clearance certificates from states I resided at present and past in US,as well as clearance certificate from my home country India?
Regards,
Neha
Hi Neha, I too live in US. first of all, you can apply initially without PC. PC's are generally valid for 1 year but when you submit it should not be more than 3 months old. Even if you submit your file with PC now, you still will be asked to provide new PC by local visa office at a later stage.
You need to get both India and US Police clearance.
You can visit Indian consulate in your city/state to obtain PC. It takes a day if you passport is issued in US otherwise 3 weeks.
I have not inquired how to obtain PC from FBI yet. other forum members who has done this can help you.
So my advise, as of now apply without PC and once your file is successful and moves to local Visa office, you will be asked to submit PC and thats the right time apply for it. By the way, which NOC you are planning to apply?