{"id":168590,"date":"2019-01-19T16:18:37","date_gmt":"2019-01-19T22:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/?post_type=am22_usa_state_pcc&p=168590"},"modified":"2020-07-17T09:07:52","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T14:07:52","slug":"california-state-police-clearance","status":"publish","type":"am22_usa_state_pcc","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/usa\/pcc\/california-state-police-clearance\/","title":{"rendered":"California State Police Clearance PCC (Visa, Immigration, i485 Green card)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

California state police clearance checks are issued by the California Department of Justice (DOJ).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FBI clearance<\/a> is different than US state police clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need state police clearance in addition to FBI police reports for Canada and Australia’s permanent residency along with US green card i485 application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documents Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Photo ID<\/strong>: Passport, driver license, or state ID.<\/li>
  2. FD-258<\/a> fingerprint form<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Fee payment<\/strong> – The cost of California state police clearance is $25 per person.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    California Residents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Download and fill the CA Police clearance form.<\/a> (Espanol:\u00a0BCIA 8016RR Spanish, pdf<\/a>).<\/li>
    2. Check \u201cRecord Review\u201d as the \u201cType of Application\u201d.<\/li>
    3. Enter \u201cRecord Review\u201d on the \u201cReason for Application\u201d line.<\/li>
    4. Schedule an appointment<\/strong> with the nearest police station for Live Scan or walk-in to any UPS store or choose a fingerprint location in your county<\/a>.<\/li>
    5. Visit the police station or UPS store to give your fingerprints with a Live scanner<\/a>.<\/li>
    6. Pay fee and the Police clearance request is sent directly to California DOJ after fingerprints within 4 hours.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Out of State Residents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      These steps are for people who are currently residing outside the US or outside California state jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You cannot use live fingerprint scanning service is available for California residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can also buy FD 258 card from Amazon prime<\/a> (pack of 3) or a pack of 25 FD 258 cards<\/a>. The fingerprint card<\/a> needs to be printed on a hard white paper<\/a>. I recommend buying it from Amazon than printing it at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. You must submit manual fingerprint cards (Download Form FD258<\/a>). Sample FD-258 form<\/a>. <\/li>
      2. Fill CA State Summary Criminal History Record Form BCIA 8705, pdf\u00a0(Espanol: Form BCIA 8705S, pdf<\/a>).<\/li>
      3. Get a personal check drawn on a U.S. bank, money order, or certified check for $25 payable to the \u201cCalifornia Department of Justice<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>
      4. Mail your application form, fingerprint FD 258 card and processing fee to the California Department of Justice<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Mailing address for California Department of Justice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \nCalifornia Department of Justice<\/strong>

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        Record Review Unit
        P.O. Box 903417
        Sacramento, CA 94203-4170<\/address>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        What is the processing time for California State PCC?<\/strong>

        California’s PCC processing time is 7-10 days.

        The Police clearance certificate is mailed by USPS within 7-10 working days<\/strong> to the address provided by you.<\/p> <\/div>

        How to check status of my California state PCC application?<\/strong>

        You can check the status of your California state PCC application by sending an email to visa-immigration@doj.ca.gov<\/a> or check the status online<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>

        What is the validity of California State Police Clearance Certificate?<\/strong>

        California State Police Clearance Certificate is valid for 12 months<\/strong> from the date of issue.<\/p> <\/div>

        What is the cost of California state PCC?<\/strong>

        The cost of California state police clearance is $25 per person.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Reference: California DOJ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>

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