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BACKGROUND & CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN CANADA

If you're applying for Canadian immigration, permanent residency (PR), citizenship, or a work/study permit, you may need a criminal record check as part of the process. We provide RCMP-accredited fingerprinting services to ensure fast, secure, and reliable background checks for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Whether you need digital fingerprinting, ink & roll services, or name-based background checks, our team is here to help you meet immigration requirements with ease. Book your appointment today!

WHY DO YOU NEED A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FOR IMMIGRATION

  • Required by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for most applications.

  • Ensures admissibility to Canada for PR, work, and study permits.

  • Needed for background checks if you’ve lived in Canada for 6+ months in the last 10 years.

  • RCMP-certified results to verify your criminal record (if any).

OUR IMMIGRATION FINGERPRINTING & BACKGROUND CHECK SERVICES

  • Digital Fingerprinting for RCMP Clearance (Fastest processing, direct submission)

  • Paper Ink & Roll Fingerprinting (For international applicants)

  • Name-Based Criminal Record Checks (CPIC check without fingerprinting)

  • Notary & Attestation Services (If required by immigration authorities)

HOW IT WORKS

  • Book an Appointment Online - schedule your visit at a nearby fingerprinting location. 

  • Visit Our Office - Bring valid government issued-ID.

  • Get Fingerprinted Digitally or via Ink & Roll - Secure & hassle-free process. 

  • Results Sent Directly to IRCC or Your Address - Typically within 72-hours.

WHY CHOOSE US?

✅ RCMP-Accredited – Official fingerprinting & background check provider.
✅ Fast & Secure – Digital submissions for quicker processing.
✅ Experienced with Immigration Cases – We know IRCC requirements inside out.
✅ Canada-Wide Service – Walk-in & online appointment options available.
✅ Transparent Pricing – No hidden fees, competitive rates.

For more information, please visit our contact us page. Also, if you want to learn more about our fingerprinting or fingerprint-based criminal background check, please visit our fingerprinting services page. We look forward to working with you.

  • DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?
    Yes, we are appointment based but at times can also accept walk-ins. Appointments will have priority over walk-ins depending on time constraints not all walk-ins may be accepted. It's best to give us a call before coming in.
  • WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL FINGERPRINTING PROCESS?
    This is a non-conventional process where we process the application on computer and then capture the fingerprints on the fingerprinting scanner. This information is then sent electronically or digitally via a secure link directly to RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Information System (CCRTIS). Then the application is processed by the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Information System (CCRTIS) and the results are sent to the individual or the 3rd party as mentioned in the application.
  • WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME?
    When the fingerprints are electronically submitted to RCMP, the application is processed and the results are sent in 5 to 7 business days through a regular mail, provided there is no match to an RCMP fingerprint criminal holding. In case there is a match to an RCMP criminal database holding, the processing time can extend up to or exceed 120 days.
  • HOW DO I VERIFY THE STATUS OF MY APPLICATION?
    If your application has taken longer than the indicated time and if you require an update on the status of your application, please email RCMP at CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or give a call to 613-998-6362. Please provide only the following information when you are requesting for your application status. Document control number (DCN) Full name
  • DO YOU ALSO PROVIDE TRADITIONAL INK-BASED FINGERPRINTS?
    Yes, we do provide traditional ink-based fingerprints if requested, or if the individual has the requirements for ink and roll fingerprints. We offer this service especially for clients sending their fingerprints overseas for their criminal background check.
  • ARE YOU AN RCMP ACCREDITED AGENCY?
    Yes. We are an RCMP accredited agency. You can verify our accredited status HERE.
  • Do I need to provide fingerprinting for immigration purposes?
    Yes, for some IRCC cases you require fingerprint criminal record checks to proceed with your immigration application whether it's for permanent residency or citizenship.
  • Can you send the results directly to IRCC?
    Yes, we can submit them to the required authority or provide a certified copy.
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