PCC for USA

[ash_b]

I want to ship the docs to FBI for PCC in U.S.A (called "Identity History Summary Checks")

On their website, they have provided us with the below guidance -

"Self-addressed envelopes will not be accepted. This includes pre-paid Priority Mail, FedEx account numbers, United Parcel Service, etc., foreign postage coupons, and requests to forward correspondence to the Department of State for the apostille process."

Could someone please explain what is accepted & what's not? What would be the fastest, secure & less expensive way to get this shipped?

Thanks!

 

[arrayofhope]

I want to ship the docs to FBI for PCC in U.S.A (called "Identity History Summary Checks")

On their website, they have provided us with the below guidance -

"Self-addressed envelopes will not be accepted. This includes pre-paid Priority Mail, FedEx account numbers, United Parcel Service, etc., foreign postage coupons, and requests to forward correspondence to the Department of State for the apostille process." I think this refers to the return mail after they have finished your BG check. They will only send it via their standard shipping and will not send it in the prepaid Priority Mail etc if you provide them with one.

Could someone please explain what is accepted & what's not? What would be the fastest, secure & less expensive way to get this shipped?
This depends on where you are located and your status in the US. If you are a permanent resident or citizen of the US, you can get the PCC much faster. Contact your local post office or courier services for shipping details.


Thanks!

 

[Maverick28]

I want to ship the docs to FBI for PCC in U.S.A (called "Identity History Summary Checks")

On their website, they have provided us with the below guidance -

"Self-addressed envelopes will not be accepted. This includes pre-paid Priority Mail, FedEx account numbers, United Parcel Service, etc., foreign postage coupons, and requests to forward correspondence to the Department of State for the apostille process."

Could someone please explain what is accepted & what's not? What would be the fastest, secure & less expensive way to get this shipped?

Thanks!

Try to use a dependable courier company if you are outside USA. Fedex, DHL, UPS are such companies. It will be expensive but they will provide you with a tracking number and trust me, that will be really helpful.

 

[ash_b]

Thank you @Maverick28 & @arrayofhope

 

[neha986]

ash_b,

If you are not in India right now and have only 3 months to submit your documents, there is a much faster way to get PCC from US.
internationalfingerprinting.com

 

[Maverick28]

ash_b,

If you are not in India right now and have only 3 months to submit your documents, there is a much faster way to get PCC from US.
internationalfingerprinting.com

That service is bogus. You cannot get it fast unless you are a US citizen or GC holder.

 

[karthik2479]

Yes - just called their helpline - they are opening packets received on 6th March as of today and processing requests from the 2nd.

So even if you send today, you can have it processed within 60 days. You can give any US address if you have a friend for faster delivery of the results.

 

[canadabus]

Can you please tell me from where did you get the fingerprints card done?

The website says required as per >> standard fingerprint form (FD-258).

Appreciate reply.

Thanks.

 

[karthik2479]

Where are you based? I am in the US and got it done from the local county sheriff's office. They do this for USD 10 and print it directly on the card which can be shipped to FBI.

If you are in India, google and see - many services are coming up. They will have the FD-258 fingerprint card. Just get the fingerprints from them and ship it to FBI on your own. Am unable to post links but Google for your city and you can find it. Worst case, print the card from FBI wesbite on stock paper (the one used for visiting cards) and ask if your local police station can help put the prints. Please take multiple sets if possible since they will reject it if it's not clear and you will have to start again.

Hope this helps.

 

[ash_b]

I am in the U.S. & got the fingerprinting done from a local company. They provided me with the FD-258 card.

 

[neha986]

Give me few more days, if my results are appropriate, then I will share details. So that nobody is at loss.

 

[Maverick28]

Give me few more days, if my results are appropriate, then I will share details. So that nobody is at loss.

You are using the service of the agency you mentioned earlier?

 

[neha986]

Yes, and there is no harm in that. This is a flaw in the process that we need to provide docs in 3 months and FBI is taking more that 3 months to provide the report to people outside US.

 

[Maverick28]

Yes, and there is no harm in that. This is a flaw in the process that we need to provide docs in 3 months and FBI is taking more that 3 months to provide the report to people outside US.

How about it is illegal to get it from them? Still no harm?

FYI, FBI is taking at max 60 days to issue the report. And these 60 days include delivery time too.

 

[Tatya_Vinchu]

Yes, and there is no harm in that. This is a flaw in the process that we need to provide docs in 3 months and FBI is taking more that 3 months to provide the report to people outside US.

Flaw in the process? You should be thankful that they extended the eAPR duration to 3 months which was only 60 days before and like Maverick28 said it takes around 2 months now to get FBI PCC even outside US.