What Should You Know About Digital Fingerprinting?
When electronic scanners also known as livescan devices are used to capture and transmit your fingerprints, it is known as digital fingerprinting. It plays a crucial role in conducting background checks.
What is the Duration of Digital Fingerprinting?
The RCMP digital fingerprinting process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes per applicant. The duration excludes additional processing time by the RCMP.
What is the Cost of Digital Fingerprinting?
The cost of digital fingerprinting is $44, along with the $25 fee levied by the RCMP. Please note that taxes will also be applicable
What is the Working Mechanism of Digital Fingerprinting?
This process relies mainly on LiveScan Digital Fingerprinting to capture and submit fingerprints to the RCMP electronically for the verification process.
What is LiveScan Fingerprinting of Globeia?
Our LiveScan fingerprinting uses advanced technology to capture and send fingerprints electronically. It is a swift and accurate process without the requirement for any ink.
Do I Have to Schedule an Appointment for Your Services?
Usually, an appointment is not necessary to opt for our services. During operational hours, you can just walk in to choose our services. However, it is recommended you arrive at least thirty minutes before the closing time. Our operational hours are –
- Mon to Fri - 9 am to 5 pm
- Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm
How Does Your Agency Comply with Criminal Record Checks?
Globeia is an accredited agency with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and we meet the requirements for the capture and transmission of fingerprints. Our professional employees scan your fingerprints in accordance with the requirements established by the RCMP.
What Makes Your Agency Popular for Digital Fingerprinting?
Currently, Globeia offers smooth and fast digital fingerprinting services, and the charges are favorable for the pocket. For your convenience, we offer professional assistance at every step and ensure it is easy to upload your digital fingerprints. The idea is to make everything comfortable for the clients.
Do You Provide IRCC Biometric Services?
After receiving a letter from the IRCC on biometric instructions, contact
Service Canada. Note that it is the only authorized entity that provides biometric services. If your IRCC letter talks about requests for fingerprints for an RCMP check, then we can surely assist you.
Can I Get Fingerprinted for Vulnerable Sector Checks?
We offer Digital Fingerprint for Vulnerable Sector Check if they are required by the local police. To obtain a vulnerable sector check, the applicant must first go to the local police station and get a letter or an email that shows the necessity for fingerprint checks. We will then help you with getting your fingerprints.
Does the RCMP Provide a Digital Copy of the Background Check Results?
The RCMP does not offer a copy of the results in electronic format.
If Charges Were Dropped, Will Previous Charges be Present on the Report?
If you have not gone through the process of a record suspension and have not filled out a record suspension application, then the record will be displayed in the RCMP result. But you can always run a check to see whether the records are still linked to your fingerprints or not.
Why Did Only a Single Person in My Family Receive Fingerprinting Request for Canadian Citizenship?
IRCC selects applicants randomly to provide a fingerprint-based background check for Canadian citizenship. In many cases, only some of the family members will receive this request.
Do You Provide Fingerprint Based Checks for US Immigration?
We offer services associated with fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check for Immigration. However, please note that the results can only be received by the applicants when applying for US immigration, as you cannot nominate anyone else to collect them on your behalf.
Are Photographs Needed for Fingerprint Submissions to the RCMP?
Yes, in some application types, a photograph is required along with fingerprint submission. The fingerprints will be scanned and submitted digitally along with a photo of you taken by our staff.
What if My Fingerprint Quality is Low and Not Accepted by the Authorities at RCMP?
If the staff finds that your fingerprint quality is low during the digital fingerprinting process, they will inform you in advance. If the RCMP rejects the fingerprints due to low quality, our staff will communicate this to you within 2 to 3 business days. You may need to come to redo the fingerprint submission, ensuring the quality meets the required standards.
While Applying for Adoption, Do I Need an RCMP Check?
As for the majority of adoption cases, whether it is international or domestic, a criminal history check based on fingerprints is obligatory. On the other hand, it is advised to check with the officials asking for a background check to verify the information.
I opted for Basic Check and Now I’m Asked to Provide Fingerprints. Why?
In a basic check, the criminal background is compared to your name and birth date. If your name and birth date match with another person who has a record in Canada, fingerprint submission to the RCMP becomes compulsory. This is because the police cannot guarantee the applicant’s identity by merely presenting a name and birth date.
What is the Validity of the Fingerprint Background Check Results?
Usually, the results of the fingerprint-based background checks are valid for six months to one year. After this time period, the results become invalid.
What are the Ways to track my application with the RCMP?
You can ask about the application’s status by getting in touch with the RCMP Civil Fingerprint Screening Services. The email ID is CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or (613) 998-6362 by providing your Name, DOB, and DCN no.