FBI Background Checks for Non-Citizens and Non-Permanent Residents
 

Miami Dade Apostille provides FBI background check processing for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents who need a U.S. federal background check for immigration, residency, visas, employment, citizenship, licensing, foreign government applications, or international legal purposes.
 

Whether you are visiting the United States, living abroad, applying for residency in another country, or need proof of your U.S. criminal history record, we can assist with the FBI fingerprint submission process.

FBI Background Check for Non-Citizens
 

Non-citizens and non-permanent residents may still request an FBI Identity History Summary using fingerprints. This report is commonly required by foreign governments, consulates, immigration offices, employers, universities, licensing agencies, and legal authorities.
 

Our office helps clients submit their fingerprints for FBI background check processing and receive their results for international use.
 

Who This Service Is For
 

This service is for:

Non-U.S. citizens
Non-permanent residents
Foreign nationals
Visa holders
International students
Tourists
Former U.S. residents
People who lived, worked, studied, or stayed in the United States
Applicants currently outside the United States
Applicants applying for residency, citizenship, visas, or immigration abroad
 

Common Reasons You May Need an FBI Background Check. You may need an FBI background check for:

Residency applications abroad
Citizenship applications
Digital nomad visas
Work visas
Student visas
Marriage visas
Immigration applications
Foreign employment
Professional licensing
International adoption
Court or legal matters
Consular requirements
Police clearance requests
Background verification for another country

FBI Fingerprint Processing for Non-Permanent Residents

For non-citizens and non-permanent residents, fingerprints are required to complete the FBI background check request. Fingerprints may be taken in the United States or abroad, depending on where the applicant is located.

If you are in Miami, you may visit our office for fingerprinting.
 

If you are outside the United States, you may have your fingerprints taken by a local police station, law enforcement agency, fingerprint technician, or authorized fingerprint provider and send the completed fingerprint cards to us for processing.

Processing Time

FBI background check results for non-citizens and non-permanent residents are typically ready in approximately 7–9 business days, depending on fingerprint quality and FBI processing.

Poor fingerprint quality may cause delays or rejection. For this reason, we recommend submitting clear fingerprint cards and following all instructions carefully.

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Optional additional services:

Federal apostille through the U.S. Department of State
Certified translation
Notarization if required
International FedEx or DHL shipping
Document review for apostille readiness

FBI Background Check Apostille

If your FBI background check will be used outside the United States, many countries require the FBI report to be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

We can assist with the federal apostille process after your FBI background check is issued.

This is commonly required for countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and many other countries.

FBI Background Check From Abroad

If you are outside the United States, you do not need to travel back to the U.S. to request your FBI background check.

You may complete your fingerprints abroad and mail the fingerprint cards to us for processing. We assist clients worldwide who need FBI background checks for foreign immigration, residency, visa, employment, and legal purposes.
 

What You Need to Begin
 

To begin, you may need:
A clear passport copy
Your full legal name
Date of birth
Email address
Current mailing address
Return shipping address if documents must be mailed
Any instructions from the consulate, immigration office, or requesting agency
 

Important Notice
 

Miami Dade Apostille is not a government agency and does not make decisions on FBI results, immigration approvals, visa approvals, consular acceptance, or foreign government requirements. Processing times may vary depending on fingerprint quality, FBI processing, federal agency timelines, holidays, and shipping delays.
 

Clients should confirm document requirements directly with the requesting authority before submitting documents.
 

Why Choose Miami Dade Apostille

Miami Dade Apostille assists clients with FBI background checks, fingerprinting, federal apostilles, certified translations, notarization, and international document processing.
 

We help non-citizens, non-permanent residents, foreign nationals, and international applicants complete the FBI background check process efficiently and professionally.
 

Start Your FBI Background Check Today
 

Miami Dade Apostille can help you process your FBI background check as a non-citizen or non-permanent resident, whether you are in Miami, elsewhere in the United States, or outside the country.