How Long Does It Take to Get an FBI Criminal Record Check? Latest 2024 Information 518-956-5673

To use an FBI criminal record report in China, it must undergo "U.S. Department of State Authentication" and "Chinese Embassy/Consulate Legalization." The report is valid for 6 months. The estimated processing times below apply only to U.S. passport holders. If you hold a Chinese passport (with or without an SSN), processing times vary significantly. For specific inquiries, please contact our customer service. Thank you.

Processing Times Before the Pandemic

Expedited Service

• FBI criminal record report (expedited): typically 3 business days;
• U.S. Department of State Authentication (expedited): typically 3-4 business days;
• Chinese Embassy/Consulate Legalization (expedited): typically 2 business days;
• FedEx international shipping to China: 3-5 business days.

Regular Service

• FBI criminal record report (regular): typically 5-7 business days;
• U.S. Department of State Authentication (regular): typically 4-5 business days;
• Chinese Embassy/Consulate Legalization (regular): typically 5-6 business days;
• USPS international shipping to China: approximately 15 business days.

Processing Times After the Pandemic

Expedited Service (Estimated 8-9 Weeks)

• FBI criminal record report (expedited): approximately 5 business days;
• Embassy/Consulate legalization (expedited): approximately 4-6 weeks;
• DHL international shipping to China: 3-6 business days.

Regular Service

• FBI criminal record report (regular): typically 10 business days;
• U.S. Department of State Authentication (regular): approximately 4-8 weeks;
• Chinese Embassy/Consulate Legalization (regular): approximately 2-3 weeks;
• USPS international shipping to China: approximately 15 business days.

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Processing Time for Different Identities

• Chinese passport holders without a U.S. SSN: generally 2 weeks to 5 months.
• Chinese passport holders with a U.S. SSN: generally 7 business days to 1 month.
• U.S. passport holders: generally 7 business days.

Uses of FBI Criminal Record Report

• Applying for a Chinese Green Card (Permanent Residence);
• Obtaining a Chinese Work Visa;
• Immigrating to other countries;
• Applying for Employment Permits, etc.

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