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How can I quickly obtain a criminal background certificate for my OA visa application in New York City?

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Dec 2, 2020

5 years ago

Jeanpaul *******

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Hello I’m in the process of applying for an OA visa in New York City I already secured a ASQ and flight/insurance.  My flight scheduled to enter Bkk on January 23￼ 2021.  All documents have to be uploaded before approval￼ in the USA New York City.

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 ￼The issue I’m having is that my criminal background certificate is conducted by appointment only at one police plaza 

no appointment ￼availability  ￼until February 17 2021￼￼

Can anyone advise me how to get criminal background ￼certificate  ASAP so I can upload.   Thanks

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An individual applying for an OA visa in New York City is seeking advice on obtaining a criminal background certificate urgently due to appointment issues at the police plaza. Community members suggest using FBI approved channelers for a quick background check in about 48 hours, and mention alternative methods like contacting local sheriffs, state bureau of investigation or fingerprinting centers. It's emphasized that the background check must come from state DOJ or FBI, not local law enforcement.

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Tony ******

I did the FBI one directly. Finger prints at local police station. Mailed them to the FBI and got the complete background check emailed within four hours of their receipt.

5 years ago

Tom ********

Cannot use a local law enforcement background check. Read what it clearly says on RTE website. Must be state DOJ or FBI

5 years ago

Kathy ****************

Then you should be able to mail all of this to your NYSBI, it usually that's 2-3 weeks in NC..

5 years ago

Jeanpaul *******

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@Kathy ***************

thank you

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Kathy ****************

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5 years ago

Kathy ****************

It can not be local police or sheriff, can be state bureau if Investigation.. in NC we had to fill out a form and send with our Fingerprints And mail it to them.. find a Fingerprint site and you can usually get an appointment right away With Them.. ours cost $37. For Fingerprints and $18.00 for SBI report..

5 years ago

Bill **********

Sheriffs dept; state bureau of investgation, other police station.

5 years ago

Garrett ***********

This is the FBI's approved list of channelers (companies authorized by the FBI to provide FBI background checks). There are different payment options, but the quickest on (I think $50) gets you your background check in 48 hours.

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5 years ago

Jeanpaul *******

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@Garrett **********

u rock! Thx

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