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Individuals requiring a U.S. Criminal History Check are required to apply to the FBI directly. U.S. Embassies and Consulates are unable to provide this service. Information regarding the FBI Criminal History Check, including the required application forms, can be obtained from the FBI’s website.

Fingerprints

Applications for an FBI Criminal History Check must include a set of your fingerprints on Standard Fingerprint Form (FD-258). The fingerprint form can be downloaded from the FBI’s website and printed on standard white paper stock. Please contact a Police Station in Samoa to have your fingerprints taken. The U.S. Embassy is unable to take the ink-rolled fingerprints that the FBI require.

Following up on an application

The U.S. Embassy does not directly provide this service, and therefore are unable to give guidance or advise on the status of mailed applications. The FBI’s processing time is approximately 16-18 weeks upon receipt of a complete application. To follow up on the status of the request, please contact the FBI directly at identity@ic.fbi.gov, or +1-304-625-5590.