John Smith
Aug 5, 2021
FBI background check
Hi guys,
I’m curious and would like to know if any of you has an idea on how long it takes to process the background check with your biometrics done?
Thanks!
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Mimi MeowAug 5, 2021
hi Nicolas what time did you go to the biometrics in Phoenix? I'm actually planning to do it too. since my schedule is on 8/18
John SmithAug 5, 2021
Hi mimi! I just left at a random time from my place.
It was around 11 am when I arrived and got my biometrics taken.
I went last Monday and I was planned on the 08/19 @1:00pm
Eda EdaAug 5, 2021
30 days as far as i know
John SmithAug 5, 2021
I don’t trust Emma if that comes from there 😝😝
Eda EdaAug 5, 2021
it comes from google search
John SmithAug 5, 2021
yeah it’s a generic answer I guess
M ErvAug 5, 2021
If you don’t trust even google then how do you think people got the answers that you expect them to give you? like no one works for the fbi here. lol
veronika nikaAug 5, 2021
If I was reading correctly, the FBI background check based on fingerprints can be as fast as 24 hours. But FBI name check takes several weeks or even longer.
John SmithAug 5, 2021
I already googled it and it looks like the same generic answer the immigration gives when they don’t want to be bothered.
The biometrics itself is probably super fast.
I want to know if people experienced or had a better idea on how long that part of the process takes.
John SmithAug 5, 2021
ok yeah…. it’s the same for everyone, for my case I’m here on a Canadian visa… they wouldn’t allow me to be here if I had a criminal past…. they check when I crossed the border…. so it’s kinda a necessary but unnecessary step :/
M ErvAug 5, 2021
yea same for people who came here on b1/b2 visa. We wouldn’t get the visa or even be able to enter if we had any criminal past. So maybe this one is the extensive version of background check. don’t know.
John SmithAug 5, 2021
yes, don’t know either 🤷♂️ or to make sure we haven’t done something wrong since we’re in the country 🤷♂️
Michael SamuelsAug 5, 2021
Base on past information, FBI background checks involves administrative and criminal searches. In most cases, the results are back with 5-10 days. All depends on the individual I think.
John SmithAug 5, 2021
Makes sense. By the end of August then I should hear back from them
M ErvAug 5, 2021
they don’t give you any kind of notification for background check completion.
Mimi MeowAug 7, 2021
Nicolas can you share what reason did you say with getting your biometrics early in AZ? I hope I can do it too.
John SmithAug 7, 2021
I showed up, took my notice but never checked the date, stamped it. I waited a bit and they called my number…. that was it!
Mimi MeowAug 7, 2021
really that's awesome. is that for I485 and I765 biometrics?
John SmithAug 7, 2021
yes indeed
John SmithAug 7, 2021
it should be written on your notice for which forms it will be applied
Mimi MeowAug 19, 2021
hi Nicolas did you hear something new about your case? any progress? EAD?
John SmithAug 19, 2021
my case has been scheduled for an interview. no EAD
Mimi MeowAug 19, 2021
that's nice, how long did you wait for the update after the biometrics?
John SmithAug 19, 2021
about two weeks
Mimi MeowAug 20, 2021
goodluck to your interview hope all is well!
John SmithAug 20, 2021
@Mimi, thank you! yes! I’m still waiting for the notice… and start to fill the pressure/stress of it coming
pablo RomeroOct 9, 2022
anyone travelled abroad while background checj pending? how much time it took for your background check to get clear? any tips how i can get it clear.
