Delaware - Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance

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Procedure

Apply by mail

1. To Obtain a Fingerprint Clearance, the applicant has to approach the U.S. Department of State link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned official mailing address
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the biometric purpose.
13. The applicant has to visit the office on the date of the appointment to complete the biometric purpose.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the clearance certificate.
15. This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Identity proof (citizenship card, driving license, passport)
• Passport size photographs
• Social security card
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE — BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS
Bureau of Consular Affairs
U.S. Department of State
600 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link
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Eligibility

• An applicant of any age will need to provide biometrics during the naturalization process.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 2 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Case check details
• Contact number
• ZIP code
• City
• Email
• Fax
• Date
• Signature
• Fingerprint

Need for the Document

• Fingerprint clearance, like FBI records, determines whether any suspicious individuals or criminals are involved in the immigration process.
• This is done before the individual requests an adjustment of status. A criminal history check is required as part of the application process for US citizenship.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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