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I just went to immigration and they told me I need a nationwide criminal background check (I last did the visa process a few months before this rule went into effect). I DO have the fingerprints, which will save me at least ONE headache. I got them done officially at a police station in New York, which is where I claim residency.

So all I have are the fingerprints. They have traveled with me a few places and are wrinkled, though hopefully that's fine. Or is it? And do I need an additional application?

I have until March 29th. The immigration agent told me that I have to show proof that I applied for my CRC before my visa expires, which will grant me a three month grace period.

So does anyone know how specific the "proof" has to be? Just a copy of the application, maybe a receipt from the post office that I sent something to the same address? I think she used the word "receipt," which worries me, because in America they'll only give you a receipt for something AFTER the process is over (which is, after all, kind of the point of the receipt).

Also, how complicated is it to send off my fingerprints and obtain a CRC while living in America?

AND... do I have to get this apostilized?! PLEASE say no... but I figure I do. If so, how/where can I go about that?

Can anyone shed any light on this? I'm pretty stressed about it. Thanks!

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Thanks.

Some possibly good news I just learned- figured I'd add it to the thread:

A lady at immigration just told me that if you are already in Korea, you can get some sort of certification check on your CRC at the American Consulate, and this will suffice as an apostille stamp.

Not sure if this works for other countries, but I assume so. Guess that cuts down a significant amount of hassle- mailing it to the state department and getting it apostillized and whatnot.