Changes to RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check Certificates Issued under “Privacy Act”
In October 2020, the RCMP officially updated the wording in the certificates issued under “Privacy Act” type background checks. Applicants applying for US immigration may be required to submit criminal background check under the Privacy Act. In these cases, the sub-type written on the certificate was “Privacy Act - Others (Provide Details)”. However, since the October update, [...]
How to Complete your RCMP C216C Fingerprint Card
After clients have their fingerprints taken on the RCMP C216C Fingerprint Card, the person fingerprinted, and the fingerprinting official must both sign on the appropriate section of the fingerprint card. In addition, the fingerprinting provider must also stamp their official agency stamp on the section stating, “Fingerprinting Agency/Department”. Sections in the sample below that states “Official Use Only” can [...]
How to Take your Fingerprints Correctly
For applicants outside of Canada that require a RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check based on fingerprints, they would need to have their fingerprints taken on a RCMP C216 Fingerprint Form. Fingerprints can be taken at your local police station or a private fingerprint company. If none are available, fingerprints taken in front of a notary is acceptable [...]
How to Apply for RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check from Abroad
Living outside Canada and need a RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check for visa/immigration, citizenship application, but don’t know what the steps are to obtain the RCMP criminal record check? The Fingerprint Room Inc. is here to help! Who are we ? For clients outside of Canada (International clients), please apply with us through our easy, secured, [...]
Global Affairs Canada (Foreign Affairs Canada) Document Authentication 101
Authentication of Canadian issued documents by the Global Affairs Canada are required when people are applying for immigration and/or Visa application purposes. Moreover, countries that are in the Hague Convention often authentication by Global Affairs Canada. For the full list of countries, please visit: https://www.hcch.net/en/states/hcch-members. Our company is experienced in assisting in the completion of Global Affairs [...]
Application Procedure for Local FBI Background Check Appointments
As policies revolving around different countries’ immigration/visa application changes, many applicants are required to submit a background check to the corresponding agencies when they apply. Who needs FBI Criminal Background Check? Should an applicant have stayed in the United State of America for a period (usually for more than 6 months), then they are required to submit [...]