UPDATED: 1/1/2023
Due to FBI regulation updates in 2023, applications submitted from outside of the U.S. cannot be accepted or processed by Accurate Biometrics or any other FBI channeller. Results can only be picked up from within the United States or its territories. Please contact the FBI if you need to apply internationally.
We could never expect to tell people that it is possible to receive the apostilled FBI background check within 2 weeks while you are still in Korea, back in a month ago. We can now though! As Korvia consulting made a partnership with these 2 great companies which will make it happen!
As many of you have already read this article, you can get your FBI background check in a week through the company called Accurate Biometrics (one of the leading FBI-approved channelers)
https://www.korvia.com/how-to-get-an-fbi-background-check-in-one-week/
Indeed, we started working with Monument Visa service to expedite the apostille process as well.
https://www.korvia.com/how-to-apostille-an-fbi-background-check-in-one-week/
These companies can make you can get your Apostilled FBI background check in 2 weeks in Korea! Here we will inform you the process more in details, so please follow carefully!
1. Print two fingerprint forms, and visit a local police station
https://accuratebiometrics.com/files/fingerprint_cards_korvia.pdf
You need to visit District Police Station (Main ones)
There is a department called 보안과 외사계 (Foreign Affairs Department), and they will observe and help you get your fingerprints completed and sign (stamp) on the paper to make the form official.
Please make more than 2 sets (4 copies) of the fingerprints, as there may be some errors on the form.
2. Fill out the Accurate Biometrics Application form
https://accuratebiometrics.com/files/Application_Form_KORVIA.pdf
- choose option 1: which gives you an electronic version of the FBI background check result to the provided email address.
3. Post (suggest to use DHL or FedEx if possible, but if you don’t visit a post office to use EMS service) to send your fingerprints to Accurate Biometrics office in US then they will send you an FBI background check result to your email address once they have a background check result.
4. Once you received an FBI background check result on your email address, you can now apply for getting it apostille with the electronic result.
NOTICE: Be aware that you can only download the result one time!!
5. Please fill out Monument Visa service application form for getting Apostille service!
You can submit electronic copies of FBI background check for this service, then after they get apostille stamp on the FBI background check result, They will deliver the result to Seoul (Korea)
Wow, It is a long process to go! However, it is the most efficient and cheapest ways for you to be able to get the apostilled FBI check in Korea!
For further information, please do not hesitate to visit each company’s website for better explanations.
Accurate Biometrics.com: https://accuratebiometrics.com/korvia
Monumentvisa.com: https://www.monumentvisa.com/korvia-consulting.html
*(주)코비아컨설팅은 FBI 신청을 대행하거나 아포스티유 발급대행하는 에이전씨가 아닙니다. 본 안내문은 편의를 위한 정보제공임으로 실제 서비스 이용에 관련한 상세한 안내를 희망하시면 위 업체 (Accurate Biometrics 혹은 Monument Visa)에 직접 연락부탁드립니다.
*2023년도 FBI규정의 업데이트로 인하여 해외에서 신청하는 FBI Result는 FBI로 직접 연락하시어 신청하시기 바랍니다.
Hi, I was wondering if you have any information about the FBI’s new submission method? It’s now possible to submit the request for and pay for a background check online, then send in printed confirmation along with the fingerprint card. Results take about 1 week rather than 3-4 months.
I’ve been in contact with their question line and apparently, as long as your opt to have the results delivered by mail, it is identical to using the old, slower method. And, it can be apostilled.
But, that still doesn’t guarantee that Korean immigration will accept the new document (unfortunately no official sample is available – I asked). Have any Korvia teachers successfully used the new, faster online submission method and been issued an E2 visa? This sounds like a game changer!
Is anyone able to use this service or is this only for people recruited by Korvia?
Hi Stuart,
Anyone can use this service. Hope this service will help you.
Hi Korvia,
To get the record check and apostille, do I submit both Accurate Biometrics and Monument Visa application when i send it to you? Or do I submit them seperately?
Thank you.
In the instructions, it says Monument Visa will “deliver the result to Seoul (Korea).” Do they deliver to places other than Seoul? Will I be unable to use the service since I currently live outside of the Seoul area?
The end of the post says “They will deliver the result to Seoul (Korea)” Does that mean that mean that only people who live in Seoul can use the service? Can I still recieve a background check from cities in Korea that are outside of Seoul? (Busan, Daegu, Daejon, etc.)
I have a similar question as someone above. I can I get the results delivered to another city in South Korea besides Seoul?
On the finger print application it ask for address. Should I use my korean address or should i use an address back in the States?
on the finger print document it asks for an address. Should i put my korean address or should i use an american address
?
I put my Korean address on the fingerprint cards and I got the fbi background check with no problem a couple of hours after it arrived to their address. Accurate Biometrics are fast, getting the fbi background check from them by email takes a day and even a couple of hours once it arrives to their office. I did option 1: Web portal pick up service. So I got the FBI report rapsheet by email and I attached that document to Monument’s order form which is online. They are also fast and really helpful. I highly recommend using their service. However, now the Office of Authentications have suspended walk-ins and appointments because of Covid so it takes 3 weeks to get the apostille. (The expediting process takes 3-4 days). You should check the Office of Authentications website to see if there are still delays. I will post the link at the bottom. Also, the 3 weeks does not include the time it takes for Monument to mail it to you. So you have to tack on another 2 or 3 days for it arrive to your Korean address. I used DHL when in Korea. They came to my house and picked up my fingerprint cards and it arrived to USA after 4 days. But I sent it late, around close to 5pm. So it didnt travel very far on the first day. I think if you send it in the morning it can arrive within 3 days. Also they give you a tracking number and you can access the location of your fingerprint cards through Kakao.
Here is the Accurate Biometric’s link that provides detailed instruction on how to fill out the fingerprint card. The fingerprintcard is in there too.
https://accuratebiometrics.com/files/fingerprint_cards_and_instructions_DSS.pdf
Accurate Biometrics services (I chose option 1)
https://accuratebiometrics.com/nationwide/services/by-mail
Office of Authentications link: check if walk-in or appointments are suspended, if it is not suspended it takes just 3-4 days, if it still suspended it takes 3 weeks.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/office-of-authentications.html
Also, I live in Gyeonggi-do. Monument can send to Gyeonggi-do. Actually because DHL/Fedex is the actual sender you may need to call DHL/Fedex if they send to your area rather than Monument. Because Monument will use Fed-ex or DHL to mail it to you.
Also, I put my Korean address on the Accurate Biometrics application form. I actually dont think it matters if you are doing option 1. It may matter if you choose one of the other options.
I hope this is helpful!
How much does the it cost?
Hi,
What happens if I didnt get a stamp on my fingerprint paper? The polica station i went to didnt give me one. 😅
How much does this cost?
option 1: which gives you an electronic version of the FBI background check result to the provided email address.
There has to be a payment amount but I can’t find how much is costs.
Hello,
I came across this webpage this year. I’ve been living in Korea for 4 years. I was originally on an e-2 visa for 3.5 years. Then I switched to D-4 . I’m looking to switch back to an e-2 visa by March. I applied for the FBI background check in my home country, while I was on vacation, but it seems like everything is backed up. As a back up, I wanted to know if Korvia still provides this service.
Since I have been living here for 4 years straight, i’m not even sure if I need the FBI background check. I called immigration and the consultant said, “I don’t think you need the FBI background check, but if the immigration officer asks for it then you will need to provide it.” With this answer, I remain in the dark. If you still provide this service then great!
Thanks!
Hello Michelle,
Yes, you can still use Accurate Biometrics to get your background check results a lot quicker compared to applying directly to the FBI.
However, at the time of this writing, getting documents apostilled on the Federal level may take up to 4-6 weeks, especially since the holiday season.
In your situation, it should be possible to get official copies of your apostilled background check and diploma from immigration or the office of education that you were previously associated with.
Kind regards,
Hello,
it says because of the recent update in 2023, we cannot apply for the background check through here anymore. How can I contact the FBI?
Hello Grace,
If you are currently overseas and need a background check, you will need to contact your nearest US consulate and ask them how you can go about getting an FBI background check.