How to Obtain a Canadian RCMP Criminal Record Check for US Immigration?

If you have lived in Canada for a period of time and is applying for US immigration, visa, green card, etc., you may require a Canadian RCMP criminal record check for “Personal Use”. This is also previously known as a Privacy Act, which is often a requirement for USCIS (Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). This is a specific type of Canadian RCMP criminal record check as the applicant’s fingerprints are searched within database of RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings. Other kinds of RCMP criminal record checks for visa-border crossing, foreign travel or work may be rejected for US immigration purposes as they do not meet Homeland Security’s requirements.

An example of a Canadian RCMP criminal record check certificate for US immigration purposes is below. The document does not show the applicant’s fingerprints, but is nevertheless a fingerprint-based criminal record check. The RCMP certificate will only show the applicant’s name and date of birth.

1. Each applicant needs to submit an online application form, linked here: RCMP Criminal Background Check Application. *Under Application Type/Purpose, please make sure to select “Privacy Act.”
2. Obtain your fingerprints. You can visit your local police station or notary office for fingerprinting.
3. After making the online application and obtaining fingerprints, each applicant should send 2 pieces of their government-issued IDs and a clear scan of their completed fingerprint form to apply@thefingerprintroom.com for our staff to review.
4. Upon our confirmation of the documents, we will let you know to mail the original fingerprints to our office for processing.
5. Once we receive your original fingerprints, we can submit them to RCMP to conduct the background check. The processing time on average is 5-10 business days. This estimate may vary as a result of delays.
6. When we receive the background check certificate from RCMP, the original hardcopy of the document will be couriered to your mailing address as indicated on the application form. We use FedEx global express and a tracking number is available. Average shipping time is about 4-5 days.

Should you have any questions about getting your Canadian RCMP background check for your US immigration, visa, or green card applications, please check out our website here: The Fingerprint Room Inc.. You can also give us a call at 604-447-2485 or email us. Our email is contact@thefingerprintroom.com.