maximum wait time for FBI prints

[Eduardo Picazo]

Hey all!!

Now I have a question for those that have already gone through FBI fingerprint process and have already receive them back.

Do you know what is the maximum time for the FBI's background checking? I know that it usually takes from 10 to 12 weeks. Dummy question but still valid.

It's just I am a little bit nervous since my background check is almost over the 12th week so far. 

Regards
Eduardo

[khaidrah]

I guess it takes 4 to 6 weeks to receive the FBI report. As far as know couple of friends and even mine and my wife's FBI report was received on 6th week.

[nsnewbie]

Why not ask the FBI? They have an email address specifically for asking about the record requests: do @ leo.gov I actually got a response from a real person in only a day or two and they went and found my request and told me when to expect it. If you're getting past the stated maximum time it might be worth checking...

[Eduardo Picazo]

Hi nsnewbie

Thanks a lot my friend, I have already done it last night after searching through the FBI web page, let's see if they respond back to my query soon

My time line is very close, I have one more checking left to do after FBI receipted, it is the background checking from my home country. 

Regards
Eduardo

[Ozzie]

Well I'am still waiting! lets see my receipt date from FBI is Nov 6th, 2006.. so i guess i still some wait tiem left ..... but hey these agencies are unpredictble.. they'll surprise you when you're least expecting....

Good luck eduardo...........

Chao

[dacoru]

For me it took 12 weeks flat. Don't worry you will receive it soon.
If you want you can call them, and they will give your File #, then send an e-mail, and they will tell you when to expect your background.

[KarenT]

Make sure you write your deadline on the envelope and the request letter. We did, and got our result back in only 8 days!! We were amazed. I'm not saying this will be the same for everyone, but they do say they will try to meet the deadline you give.

[Eduardo Picazo]

Thanks Everybody!!! for your valuable inputs

Have a nice day

Eduardo

[Eduardo Picazo]

hey my friends

I have received an email from the FBI, telling me that my background checking is in process and I may expect 5 Weeks in order to receive my results

I guess I have to Ask for an extension of time to the Canadian Embassy

this is all my news...

regards
Eduardo

[Noy]

Eduardo, I suggest to inform CIC NOW about your FBI. Don't wait for the due date or it might cause some problems. Goodluck.

[capri_sandiego]

Guys,

It's been more than 12 weeks since I have applied for FBI clearance. I just went through this disscusion over FBI clearance and wondering if someone could provide me email address, phone number to contact FBI office so, I can locate my file # and status??


Do they have any website where I can find some information about all this stuff as well?

Sharad

[nsnewbie]

Check out their FAQ for record requests:

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/faqs.html

If you scroll to the bottom of the page there is a link for "Other questions related to this process" which has the email address for status queries. They do respond to email questions.

[Eduardo Picazo]

Hey Ladies and Gentlemen

At last, after 17 weeks of waiting I have received the FBI results, it was a very long and so stressfully for my time line

So, I will fly right away to Mexico City in order to deliver it along with the Mexican police at the Canadian Embassy (CIC)

Cheers my friends!!!
Eduardo