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[pulatso]

I was told by a recruiter that I will need to re-do my federak background check. I had my done in 2010, I've been living in Korea since then.

I'm applying for jobs right now and I've only had one recruiter ask me to do this.

Anybody know about the new requirements for renewal of E2 visa regarding the back ground check? Also, how would I go about getting fingerprints, etc. while living in Korea?

[ttompatz]

[pulatso]

I had my background check done in Dec. of 2010. It was done by Montana state and I was told it qualified for the national background check as well because I requested both state and federal. This is the one on file with the immigaration office.

Now, this recruiter has told me that my background check is unacceptable because it is "only a state" background check.

???

[NYC_Gal 2.0]

You need the federal, FBI version with seal and stamp. It then needs to be apostilled. The state check may have checked your national record, but the document itself isn't a federal criminal check. Sorry.

[Skippy]

[pulatso]

OK - this clears things up.

Thanks for the replies.

So, if I understand this right I will have to do these steps:

1. Fill out the criminal background report request from the FBI website.
2. Get my fingerprints done using the form from the FBI website - I can get these done at a Korean police station???
3. Mail in my request form and fingerprints to the FBI and wait . . .
4. Take my report to the embassy in Seoul and have it notarized.
5. Send my notarized CBC back to the U.S. State department to have it Apostilled, wait . . .


Am I missing anything? I have done my research and I want to make sure I am not missing any important details.

Thanks again for all your help

[NYC_Gal 2.0]

1. Yes.
2. Go to a larger police station if you can. Get a few sets, because the FBI has been known to reject bad prints.
3. Yes. I opted to send it Fedex, which cost a lot, but was trackable.
4. The embassy does not do anything. You'll have to either have a family member or friend (or an apostille service) send it to DC for the apostille. You don't need a notary because the FBI seal and signature is enough.
5. The smart thing to do would be to order 2 copies of your CBC, just in case. I also sent the FBI a return envelope to my family with my Fedex account number, to speed up the whole process.

[Pablo]

I also did not need step 4.

I've seen some confusing language on websites referring to an FBI background check "notarized with an apostille". It's no wonder people get confused.

[nora]

[Pablo]

[NYC_Gal 2.0]

The FBI does not notarize anything. They add their seal and it's signed. When you send off your prints, you ask for it to be signed with the seal, because you let them know that it's for apostille. They know what to do.

[pulatso]

Thanks everybody!

[pulatso]

Thank you everybody for your help! I really appreciate it - I think I have it under control.

This is what I'll do just to consilidate everybody's suggestions.

1. Fill out the FBI application for a CBC check.
2. Get my prints at the police station,
3. Type a note to the FBI requesting a seal and division's officer signature for the purposes of obtaining an Apostille.
4. Send the above three to the FBI with a return envelope addressed to my parents in Colorado.
5. When they receive it, have them send it to the State Departement for an Apostille and then have that sent to me here in Korea.

Done!

That clears it up, I believe . . but let me know again if it is correct.

[Skippy]

[mzeno]

-the $18 fee for FBI doc includes return postage for domestic or international return.