Immigration & Visa
Fingerprinting for Immigration and Visa Applications
Immigration and visa processes frequently require fingerprint-based identity records — often an FBI background check, sometimes fingerprint cards for another country's authorities.
These requests are high-stakes and deadline-driven. Using the wrong capture method or submission path can delay an application that depends on it.
Get the right service
Answer a few questions about your request and get a recommendation matched to your agency, location, and timeline.
Check What You NeedWe help users identify available fingerprinting options. Acceptance requirements are determined by the requesting agency.
Your options
Your options for immigration-related fingerprinting
FBI background check fingerprinting
Many immigration processes require an FBI Identity History Summary. Digital capture may be available depending on your location and process.
Fingerprint cards for foreign authorities
Some countries require prints on physical cards for their own records checks. Format requirements come from the destination country.
Mobile fingerprinting
Where available, capture can happen at your home or office — helpful for families and group applications.
Guided support
Immigration instructions can be hard to parse. A quick check helps identify which records and capture method your application needs.
Why immigration cases need extra care
The destination country, the requesting authority, and the document chain (translations, apostilles, legalization) all shape the fingerprinting requirement. Two applicants with the same visa type can need different paths.
Include your destination country and any instructions you've received in the quick check — the recommendation is based on the actual requirement, and anything unclear is flagged for review rather than guessed at.
Check What You NeedFAQ
Common questions
Not sure which fingerprinting option you need?
Answer six quick questions and we'll identify the safest available option for your request.
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