FBI Clearances

[ayrazar]

What timeline are we looking at for FBi clearances right now? Like from mailing it to getting it back.

American citizen, dunno if that matters.

 

[jamsham12]

It is taking at least 3 months from when you send the application to when FBI conducts the check and mails back the results to your address.

 

[ayrazar]

Well, that's unfortunate. Guess our application isnt going out until the new year.. guh.

 

[Ponga]

CIC is well aware of the FBI delay (which has improved lately, from what was previously 16-18 weeks).

Include a note, as well as proof, that you've sent your fingerprints in, and let them know that you'll send it upon receipt. No need to delay sending the application.

Your proof could be a copy of the tracking information/receipt from the courier that you use. It's also a good idea to include a second set of your prints, just in case one or more prints are not legible. The additional cost is probably $10 and well worth it, IMHO. Be sure to inform the FBI that the second set of prints are just that; a second set, just in case. You do NOT want two letters.


For about 6 weeks, earlier this year, CIC was allowing FBI letters from certified Channellers (approved by the FBI), but they pulled the plug...for reasons unknown.

Channellers were getting letters to people within a week or two.
*shrug*

 

[ayrazar]

CIC is well aware of the FBI delay (which has improved lately, from what was previously 16-18 weeks).

Include a note, as well as proof, that you've sent your fingerprints in, and let them know that you'll send it upon receipt. No need to delay sending the application.

Your proof could be a copy of the tracking information/receipt from the courier that you use. It's also a good idea to include a second set of your prints, just in case one or more prints are not legible. The additional cost is probably $10 and well worth it, IMHO. Be sure to inform the FBI that the second set of prints are just that; a second set, just in case. You do NOT want two letters.


For about 6 weeks, earlier this year, CIC was allowing FBI letters from certified Channellers (approved by the FBI), but they pulled the plug...for reasons unknown.

Channellers were getting letters to people within a week or two.
*shrug*

Hmm. I'll have to see if he has a tracking number etc. I'm not sure if he did and they havent even charged his credit card yet so I don't have any proof that way..

Are you suggesting to send a second set of prints tot he FBI separately?

 

[Aquakitty]

Hmm. I'll have to see if he has a tracking number etc. I'm not sure if he did and they havent even charged his credit card yet so I don't have any proof that way..

Are you suggesting to send a second set of prints tot he FBI separately?

Since he's already sent his prints, he could send another backup copy if you don't mind paying another fee, but he could have just included multiple sets of prints with the original to use as a backup.

If you've already sent it, not much you can show as proof aside from tracking number or receipt if you used fancier shipping service, and of course a note to CIC explaining that the FBI PC will be coming later.

 

[krishnalynn]

This FBI check is becoming the bane of my existence. I've been "only" waiting a little over 2 months but it's just pissing me off at how amazingly long it takes. I will be grateful if it even comes after three months.

Don't let it delay your application though. I just left a little note saying I'll send it later. I didn't really add any proof that it was submitted.

 

[mpottier]

That's strange I got my wife's FBI check through one of the approved FBI digital Channeler (took 4 working days to get), and used it for her application in September. No problems it was accepted. It was identical to the FBI check that would come in the mail from the FBI directly. Although my wife's application was a "rehabilitation application" made at the Canadian border so it was processed by CBSA and CIC. I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

 

[Aquakitty]

That's strange I got my wife's FBI check through one of the approved FBI digital Channeler (took 4 working days to get), and used it for her application in September. No problems it was accepted. It was identical to the FBI check that would come in the mail from the FBI directly. Although my wife's application was a "rehabilitation application" made at the Canadian border so it was processed by CBSA and CIC. I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

You sure it was identical? I thought that at first, too, but I contacted the channeler and they listed some minor differences. I am sure not every officer pays attention to that rule they just added. It seems frigging stupid to me that the FBI says channelers are OK but CIC does not. The only reason I can see for this is they want all the FBI checks to look the same so they can check for frauds.

We used a channeler too, but apparently we sent in our application before the rule was updated on the site. However they didn't process the application till months after the rule change and we had no problems. So who knows what they think.

 

[ayrazar]

Oh my goodness guys we seriously have everything else ready, maybe we can submit next time he's up here then..!

 

[bradybunchmom]

I submitted ours without waiting for the FBI report. I am hoping they start processing and I can submit it when I receive it. I heard others had luck doing that so that is what I went with rather than wait.

 

[ayrazar]

You guys are seriously awesome.

I should have asked about this sooner. He was here last weekend and we could have submitted! Now I gotta wait for him to be here again arg. I dont wanna submit alone XD

 

[am12345]

Re: FBI Clearances Urgent (approved FBI digital Channeler)

That's strange I got my wife's FBI check through one of the approved FBI digital Channeler (took 4 working days to get), and used it for her application in September. No problems it was accepted. It was identical to the FBI check that would come in the mail from the FBI directly. Although my wife's application was a "rehabilitation application" made at the Canadian border so it was processed by CBSA and CIC. I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

Dear member: Plz can you let me know the name or website of the approved FBI digital channeler that you have applied for FBI report. I know there are several listed at the United States FBI website but it will be good to know the one get accepted by CIC, I needed for ARC(authorization to return to Canada). Actually i already ordered one copy directly from FBI which total took 18 weeks for me to get it but just now this month i come to notice that i might need to send separate United States FBI check to ARC department and one to my immigration officer. My immigration application is at final stage just waiting for this FBI check and ARC so don't want to wait again 18 weeks for another FBI report. Kindly anyone in this forum know the website that take international applications and process quickly as i be applying from Karachi plz let me know,Thanx

 

[blueknight]

They received my application on 14th Nov 2015 and when I inquired with an email on 18th regarding the same. I go this reply -
"Thank you for your inquiry,

The current processing time for an FBI Background Check is taking 11-13 weeks to complete from the date the request was received. It can take 10+ weeks for a request to clear our security process before we are able to see the request in our system. At this time we are opening mail we received on approximately 8-24-2015 it is too early to see the request(s).If you submitted your request by courier (Fed Ex, UPS, or USPS), please view their web site to verify delivery.

Unfortunately, no requests can be expedited at this time due to the amount of work. Please be sure to supply your full name, address, and date of birth when requesting a status update."

I am planning to check with them every week just to keep tabs on their dates.

 

[Aquakitty]

Re: FBI Clearances Urgent (approved FBI digital Channeler)

That's strange I got my wife's FBI check through one of the approved FBI digital Channeler (took 4 working days to get), and used it for her application in September. No problems it was accepted. It was identical to the FBI check that would come in the mail from the FBI directly. Although my wife's application was a "rehabilitation application" made at the Canadian border so it was processed by CBSA and CIC. I'm not sure if that makes any difference.

Dear member: Plz can you let me know the name or website of the approved FBI digital channeler that you have applied for FBI report. I know there are several listed at the United States FBI website but it will be good to know the one get accepted by CIC, I needed for ARC(authorization to return to Canada). Actually i already ordered one copy directly from FBI which total took 18 weeks for me to get it but just now this month i come to notice that i might need to send separate United States FBI check to ARC department and one to my immigration officer. My immigration application is at final stage just waiting for this FBI check and ARC so don't want to wait again 18 weeks for another FBI report. Kindly anyone in this forum know the website that take international applications and process quickly as i be applying from Karachi plz let me know,Thanx

You should try PMing them, then the message will go to their email.

You should really open a case-specific enquiry about that though, just in case.