We offer expert guidance on immigration processes, business opportunities, housing, and investment, ensuring you have all the resources for a successful and smooth transition to life in Colombia.
Whether you’re planning to relocate, start a new business venture, invest in real estate, or manage the legalization of your U.S. documents, we provide expert guidance every step of the way. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you navigate Colombian regulations, business requirements, and investment processes with ease and confidence. From visa applications and company formation to foreign investment certification and document apostilles, we offer personalized support tailored to your needs. Trust us to make your transition to Colombia smooth, efficient, and fully compliant with local laws.
Our service utilizes an FBI-certified digital scanner that significantly reduces the risk of rejection, thanks to its high accuracy and real-time quality checks. If there are any issues with illegible fingerprints due to age, wounds, or skin conditions that affect the quality of the fingerprint, you will need to undergo the fingerprinting process again.
The turnaround time for obtaining the FBI Criminal History Certificate is generally between 10 and 15 business days once your biometric information has been submitted to the FBI.
Yes, your security and privacy are our priority. Fingerprints are deleted from our system once they have been submitted to the FBI and have served their purpose, ensuring that your biometric information is not stored unnecessarily.
On the day of your appointment, please bring an original identification document (such as a cédula, passport, driver’s license, student card, or other valid identification) to gain access to the building and proceed with the fingerprinting process. It is also recommended to have clean and moisturized hands to ensure the quality of the prints.
The fingerprinting procedure using our FBI-certified scanner takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes in the office and is a fast and efficient process. It is a fast and efficient process.
The FD-258 form is the standard fingerprint card used by the FBI and other U.S. agencies, which is crucial for various procedures, including obtaining FBI criminal records, immigration processes, visa applications, naturalization of foreign spouses, and professional certifications.
The FD-258 card is printed on standard letter-size paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and follows a strict format established by the FBI. The fingerprints must be captured clearly and accurately to meet the official requirements.
While many countries have biometric verification processes, the FD-258 fingerprint card is accepted for specific procedures in some foreign jurisdictions. This includes professional licensing and visa applications requiring an FBI Background Check. If you need this document for an international process, expatgroup.co can help ensure it meets the requirements.
At expatgroup.co, we offer professional fingerprinting services in Medellín using a high-precision scanner. If you are outside Medellín, we also provide traditional ink and paper fingerprinting services in cities such as Bogotá, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Cali, and several others. Our experts ensure the prints meet official standards to avoid rejections or delays in your application.
Yes, the FD-258 card is a mandatory requirement to obtain the FBI Background Check, an essential document for U.S. citizens and residents applying for visas in Colombia.
The FD-258 fingerprint card is primarily used for obtaining an FBI Background Check. However, it is also accepted for other legal and administrative processes. At expatgroup.co, we provide a fingerprinting service that ensures the correct capture and printing of fingerprints on the FD-258 card, making it valid for multiple international procedures.
The FD-258 fingerprint card is the official form used by the FBI to collect and record fingerprints for criminal background checks. It is commonly required for various legal and administrative procedures, such as immigration processes, professional licenses, and other identity verification purposes.
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