Dept of Justice in Sacramento, Ca.

[tennesseevolunteer 0]

I just got back from my local police station trying to request my record background. First the local police will only do one for this city. They told me to call Dept. Of Justice in Sac. CA. I called them got to talk to comupter answering service. 1-2 weeks for them to mail the form then 2-8 weeks to process for only $25.00. I will then have to go to local court where I had problem 20 years ago and request a certified copy of my court record.

What do you think should I just go to the place where all this took affect and get this info or go ahead and let dept of Justice do it also. I had a FBI background check about the same time for a high security place I was working at that time and it took almost 2 years for them to do. These guys actually visited places I worked and lived during my entire life. If our government is going to do this for every person that was arrested or convicted for a crime , then maybe Salve and I may be able to get married in 2-3 years or I just retire and move to Philippines marry her and wait all this ####### out.

[Jaylen Brit 1]

First off hi

Second - why are you getting this info? Is it in anticipation of IMBRA generated new forms? Or has UCIS told you you need to get it?

Also if you've HAD an FBI background check in the past any new FBI checks SHOULD (stress the word) only need to be done from the date of the last one to present time to make sure no crimes were on file in the intervening years - so I don't think it will take 2 years like before.

Also the USCIS version of enquiry might be faster (dont laugh) than one you do by yourself - it might even be cheaper (stop laughing, lol) cos no doubt they will factor it into the cost of the visa fee somehow.

(edit - I've used the word ALSO about 20 times, sorry )

Edited June 19, 2006 by Jaylen Brit