Police Clearance certificate for US when living elsewhere

[geleslie]

Hi there, I'm applying for the student visa and I'm living and working in Jamaica (as a J'can citizen). I studied and lived in the US for 5 years, do I still have to get a police record certificate from the US though I'm already getting one from Jamaica? I'd appreciate any insights into this. Thanks!

 

[evolvingfaith]

If you lived in the US for over 6 months after the age of 18, yes, you do need to get the certificate.

It takes 4-6 weeks for them to prepare your certificate, and probably another week for the certificate to reach you in Jamaica via FedEx. See the details on the FBI background check website:
www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks

 

[evolvingfaith]

If you want the FBI certificate soon, I recommend you get going on it immediately, as it does take a bit of time.

 

[rosoc]

If you lived in the US for over 6 months after the age of 18, yes, you do need to get the certificate.

It takes 4-6 weeks for them to prepare your certificate, and probably another week for the certificate to reach you in Jamaica via FedEx. See the details on the FBI background

It will be at the discretion of the VO.