Hey Guys \'n Gals,
I just read this on the - http://www.immigration-law.com/
Updated 02/25/2002: DOS New Criminimal Record Check/Fingerprint Requirement
Effective February 25, 2002, the U.S. Department of State will start using the FBI database record checks (name-check query) for all visa applicants (both immigrants and nonimmigrants) before a visa is issued and the applicant with negative record will be required to take and submit fingerprint. The U.S. Department of State is enacting this Interim Rule to implement the USA Patriot Act. For the full text of this rule, please click here.
Until now, most of the American consulates waived finger-print requirement as a part of the immigrant visa processing. After this regulation, the fingerprint waiver will be no longer a rule unless the name-check inquiry indicates clean record. The name-check inquiry system and finger-print requirement for some NONIMMIGRANT visa applicants may further delay the visa issuing process for some applicants. Please be aware of this change. Back to Top
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Would this in any way delay the Processing?
just curious.....
I just read this on the - http://www.immigration-law.com/
Updated 02/25/2002: DOS New Criminimal Record Check/Fingerprint Requirement
Effective February 25, 2002, the U.S. Department of State will start using the FBI database record checks (name-check query) for all visa applicants (both immigrants and nonimmigrants) before a visa is issued and the applicant with negative record will be required to take and submit fingerprint. The U.S. Department of State is enacting this Interim Rule to implement the USA Patriot Act. For the full text of this rule, please click here.
Until now, most of the American consulates waived finger-print requirement as a part of the immigrant visa processing. After this regulation, the fingerprint waiver will be no longer a rule unless the name-check inquiry indicates clean record. The name-check inquiry system and finger-print requirement for some NONIMMIGRANT visa applicants may further delay the visa issuing process for some applicants. Please be aware of this change. Back to Top
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Would this in any way delay the Processing?
just curious.....