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.
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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 FBI report, apostille, and translations are sent digitally as PDFs to the registered email. Physical copies of these documents are not provided.
Yes, if you are already in Colombia, you do not need to travel to the United States for fingerprinting. At expatgroup.co, we can perform fingerprinting in Medellín and Bogotá using an FBI-certified scanner.
The costs include an approximate USPS fee of $50 USD, paid at the time of the fingerprinting process , and a service fee of $250 USD, which includes the apostille and official translations.
We will coordinate registration on the FBI EDO platform and the USPS website, pay the corresponding fees, provide accompaniment by mail or WhatsApp, and manage everything else, including shipping to the FBI, obtaining an apostille in Washington, D.C., and final translation.
Applying for your FBI Background Check from the United States is a simple process if you meet certain basic requirements. These include being physically present in the U.S. for the in-person fingerprinting appointment and having the FBI Form (Identity History Summary Request Form) completed.
The apostille for a federal document, such as the FBI Background Check Certificate, can only be issued by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.. This is the only authority authorized to authenticate federal documents for use outside the USA. Attempting to obtain a state apostille for a federal document will render it invalid and cause significant delays in your paperwork.
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.