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ladyfrog
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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 Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject: Urgent! Please Help! -Background check when not in US |
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Hello,
I am US citizen and need to get a new background check ASAP! My problem is I am in Thailand and I don't plan on going back to the US any time soon.
I see the FBI website says it can take 13 WEEKS! I am from California and know they can be really slow too.
Has anyone gotten a background check while overseas? How long did it take for them to send you your info? Did you send it express with an express return envelope?
Thanks in advance for your help! |
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ChilgokBlackHole
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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| What did the California State Police say when you called them? |
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ladyfrog
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| ChilgokBlackHole wrote: |
| What did the California State Police say when you called them? |
I checked online how to do their process of getting a background check and I'd have to mail it to P.O. Box in Sac., knowing the State Gov.- they take forever!- But since I haven't done it via mail, I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster.
I need it ASAP! |
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ChilgokBlackHole
Joined: 21 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| ladyfrog wrote: |
| I checked online how to do their process of getting a background check and I'd have to mail it to P.O. Box in Sac., knowing the State Gov.- they take forever!- But since I haven't done it via mail, I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster. |
I called the police and asked them. |
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ladyfrog
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| ChilgokBlackHole wrote: |
| ladyfrog wrote: |
| I checked online how to do their process of getting a background check and I'd have to mail it to P.O. Box in Sac., knowing the State Gov.- they take forever!- But since I haven't done it via mail, I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster. |
I called the police and asked them. |
That would be great, but I am NOT in the States and won't be returning there. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Do you have fmaily in CA who can help you? My parents did all the mailing and stuff for me. |
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ChilgokBlackHole
Joined: 21 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| ladyfrog wrote: |
| ChilgokBlackHole wrote: |
| ladyfrog wrote: |
| I checked online how to do their process of getting a background check and I'd have to mail it to P.O. Box in Sac., knowing the State Gov.- they take forever!- But since I haven't done it via mail, I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster. |
I called the police and asked them. |
That would be great, but I am NOT in the States and won't be returning there. |
They have internet access in Thailand but they don't have phones? |
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ladyfrog
Joined: 19 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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| ChilgokBlackHole wrote: |
| ladyfrog wrote: |
| ChilgokBlackHole wrote: |
| ladyfrog wrote: |
| I checked online how to do their process of getting a background check and I'd have to mail it to P.O. Box in Sac., knowing the State Gov.- they take forever!- But since I haven't done it via mail, I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster. |
I called the police and asked them. |
That would be great, but I am NOT in the States and won't be returning there. |
They have internet access in Thailand but they don't have phones? |
Thanks people, but can anyone answer my questions???
I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster.
Have you gotten a background check from the FBI when you weren't in the states? How long did it actually take?
If they used Cal. State Dept. services how long did it take? |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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| ladyfrog wrote: |
Thanks people, but can anyone answer my questions???
I wanted to know what others have done, and which way was faster.
Have you gotten a background check from the FBI when you weren't in the states? How long did it actually take?
If they used Cal. State Dept. services how long did it take? |
The state check is what I used. It failed twice though. They didn't notorise it despite the fact that my mom had written in bold and highlighted "PLEASE NOTARISE!"
I'd say, if you're crunched for time, try both? and which ever you get back first, you send it.
It took about 2 months, but that's becuase the lovely state of IL can't read the instructions and don't know what a notary is. |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Location: somewhere in China
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| Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Can't you get the report not notarized and then take it to your embassy and sign an affidavit instead? |
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persephone
Joined: 23 Feb 2010
Location: France
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:04 am Post subject: |
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| I've also been living overseas for several years and am in a similar situation. Which state should I ask for the background check in? The last place I lived? Or where my family lives? Or can I just choose the state that has the cheapest fee? |
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lost at sea
Joined: 27 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:40 am Post subject: |
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I am currently doing a state wide check and I believe it will take about 3 weeks.
If anyone knows a faster way let me know  |
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El Macho
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:04 am Post subject: |
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I'm from Washington State, and I was able to get my background check done in a day thanks to great adice from the background check people at the WSP office. I did an online background check with the Washington State Patrol. I printed the check, took it to the WSP office, where they wrote a verification letter and notarized both the check and the letter. I then took the whole thing to the Secretary of State's office and had it apostilated. It took an afternoon.
You need to call the relevant office, tell them what you want done, and ask their advice. People can be quite helpful. |
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Satchel Paige
Joined: 29 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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I'm from Washington State, and I was able to get my background check done in a day thanks to great adice from the background check people at the WSP office. I did an online background check with the Washington State Patrol. I printed the check, took it to the WSP office, where they wrote a verification letter and notarized both the check and the letter. I then took the whole thing to the Secretary of State's office and had it apostilated. It took an afternoon.
You need to call the relevant office, tell them what you want done, and ask their advice. People can be quite helpful. |
What would have happened if you didn't live near those places? |
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miiooan
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
Location: Osan Station, GyeongGi
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| Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: PI? |
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I am in the same situation. I have to have a CBC asap. I was hoping to get a Private Investigator to run a background check on me and get that notarized, apostilled (sp?) and all that.
Anyone know if that'll work for Korean immi.?
Thanks |
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