Yes FBI background check is only required if you are in USA. I believe it is valid for 1 year.
Thanks a lot. I looked up the duration though. It seems like it's only valid for 2 months. I only aksed if state checks required since it says on the doc that it doeesn't preclude state records.
You are overthinking it, on an average it takes about 9 months to process an application. Would you get new FBI PCC every 2 months? no, once you submit your application is locked. There is no need to submit again unless they ask for it specifically, only medicals can be asked to re-do if they are expired.
@datguyforcanada If this helps any, I received my Identity History Summary Request on April 8, 2019. I submitted my RP application on October 28, 2019. I received PR on September 28, 2020. I was never asked for an updated IHDR, or any criminal reports or background checks from the 2 states I lived in my whole life in The U.S.
