Answered2 months ago
What are the experiences and processes of obtaining a criminal background check in the US for expats?
Has anyone done the criminal back ground check in the US yet?
how long did it take and where did you do it?
how long did it take and where did you do it?
Answer summary
The discussion centers around experiences and processes related to obtaining a criminal background check in the US, particularly for those considering immigration to Thailand. Community members share their methods, including using the FBI Channeler for electronic submissions and various costs associated with the process. Some participants mention that checks can be done quickly, sometimes within days, and emphasize the importance for certain visa types, especially in light of prior criminal records as per Thai immigration regulations.
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DTV_Be*******
If you’re in SEAsia just pop over to Guam and get it all done there
Key *********************
fbi check comes back in two days. had to do it for my Job as a funeral director.had to go to post office to be fingerprinted
HappyKo*******
My local county has an online application and usually it takes 15 minutes if record is clean.
Andrew ******
Fbi online, post office fingerprints. $68 total.
Same day.
Same day.
Gregory ********
Go online and find an “FBI Channeler” near you. Go in and they’ll upload your request and electronically submit your fingerprints.
Gregory ********
I may be out on the DTV since the background check came into play.
LA office said it’s case by case review, but I think a 30 year old assault (mutual bar fight) where I served 2 months will exclude me according to their regulations I found:
Thailand’s Immigration Act Section 12(6) refers to a person who has been imprisoned by judgment of a Thai or foreign court, subject to exceptions for petty offenses, negligence, or other regulatory exceptions. Thai law’s petty-offense definition is generally limited to an offense punishable by no more than one month’s imprisonment,
LA office said it’s case by case review, but I think a 30 year old assault (mutual bar fight) where I served 2 months will exclude me according to their regulations I found:
Thailand’s Immigration Act Section 12(6) refers to a person who has been imprisoned by judgment of a Thai or foreign court, subject to exceptions for petty offenses, negligence, or other regulatory exceptions. Thai law’s petty-offense definition is generally limited to an offense punishable by no more than one month’s imprisonment,
Gregory ********
Yes, they do. I can buy a gun but maybe not enter the Kingdom.
RedBlueb********
@Gregory *******
mistakes we made in the past haunt us forever...Dave ***********
@Gregory *******
An FBI check may not be required. You might be able to use a check within your local state assuming you don’t still live in the state where it occurred.Gregory ********
@Dave **********
no. FBI is required. I’ve been emailing the LA office. I can do the retirement visa but with the constant changes and freezing accounts, I’m not all that trusting of their system. The DTV is perfect. If it doesn’t, oh well.
Dave ***********
@Gregory *******
send me a DM. Your profile won’t let me send you a messageDeva ********
OP@Gregory *******
dude that sucks man. hopefully it works out.,
Confiden*********
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Erikh **************
If in the US, get "Global Entry"... They will do a full immigration background check.. And with it, you'll be clear to come and go as you please... It used to be $75, but I see it's $120 now?! 👌🏿
Gregory ********
@Erikh *************
LA office specifically states using FBI Summary. I did the TSA security for a hazmat license and they use FBI, but not sure if that’d fly.Erikh **************
@Gregory *******
I have both TSA & Global Entry... My point was that with Global Entry, the background searches are a bit deeper than just TSA...🤷🏿♂️Gregory ********
@Erikh *************
yes, it should qualify. I was carrying explosives and they’re only checking to enter the Kingdom.Deva ********
OP@Gregory *******
I do have TSA precheck but I'll try to get the FBI one. dont want to chance it.Gregory ********
@Deva *******
I’ve been emailing the LA office and they’re clear it’s to be an FBI Summary- even though the TSA uses FBI for the check.
Dan *******
You have to contact your local FBI office for the background check
Robert ***********
@Dan ******
Not local office. There is an online portal
Gene ********
Nope. Just got mine a few months ago. They never asked me for it.
Robert ***********
@Gene *******
Didn't need it a few months ago
Frank ********
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