PCC requirements

[ShriHanuman]

Hello,
I am an Indian but I am residing in US for past 3 years. Do I have to get PCC from both India(Indian Embassy in DC) and US(FBI)?

Thanks.

 

[noscaf2014]

Yes. You need a police certificate from each country or territory that you have spent six months or more since the age of 18. Good Luck!

 

[ShriHanuman]

Yes. Good Luck!

Hello noscaf2014,
Would be possible for you to share the link to FBI PCC portal.

Thanks

 

[noscaf2014]

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

 

[ShriHanuman]

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

Thanks.

 

[im.ran]

Hi noscaf2014,

I have one query related to PCC.

I am also in similar situation that I am out of my home country for around 2 years. In the meanwhile, I have been to my home country for a visit of 3 weeks.

So, the PCC of my home country should also cover this 3 weeks period ? Like from birth till 2016 and then 3 weeks in 2017.

or the PCC should be from date of birth till last exit from home country ?

Regards,
Imran

 

[noscaf2014]

Hi noscaf2014,

I have one query related to PCC.

I am also in similar situation that I am out of my home country for around 2 years. In the meanwhile, I have been to my home country for a visit of 3 weeks.

So, the PCC of my home country should also cover this 3 weeks period ? Like from birth till 2016 and then 3 weeks in 2017.

or the PCC should be from date of birth till last exit from home country ?

Regards,
Imran

It doesn't matter as long as the PCC covers all the periods you spent in your home country. Good Luck!

 

[ShriHanuman]

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

Hello,

Do I have to go to law enforcement agency to the finger print scan?

 

[cc31]

Hello,

Do I have to go to law enforcement agency to the finger print scan?

You can just google "fingerprinting near me" and see what options you have. I have seen other people do ink-rolled fingerprinting on their own on a FD-258 sheet too but I would suggest getting it done at the local sheriff/county office. It is even better if you can do digital fingerprints. Make at least 3 copies. Goodluck.

 

[ShriHanuman]

You can just google "fingerprinting near me" and see what options you have. I have seen other people do ink-rolled fingerprinting on their own on a FD-258 sheet too but I would suggest getting it done at the local sheriff/county office. It is even better if you can do digital fingerprints. Make at least 3 copies. Goodluck.

Thanks for the reply.
One quick follow up question: Why three copies? and How many copies do I have to send to FBI?

 

[cc31]

Thanks for the reply.
One quick follow up question: Why three copies? and How many copies do I have to send to FBI?

You can send just 1 copy too if you want. Sending more copies increases the chances of having the fingerprints accepted. IdHSC website suggests sending multiple copies. Some people in the forum would tell that you can send upto 5 sets but I do not know where they quoted this information from.

Imagine waiting for 3-3.5 months for FBI PCC which will most likely be the only document you need to complete your e-APR and then when they finally start processing your application, your fingerprints get rejected due to illegibility. That will be an unpleasant situation.

I sent just 1 set of digital fingerprint done at a local sheriff's office though as I was very new to the entire process and still learning. Luckily it got accepted. I feel electronic/digital fingerprints are of better quality than ink-rolled.

 

[ShriHanuman]

Hello,
For the FBI PCC check do I have to mention anything for:

1)Your No. OCA
2)FBI No. FBI
3)Miscellaneous No. MNU
4)Reason fingerprinted: (Canada PR requirement?)


Thanks