U.S. WAIVER FINGERPRINT STEPS (3 STEPS)
You must have an active 6-Digit Account Number with Pardon Applications of Canada to proceed with U.S. Waiver fingerprint steps using the accredited consent forms & details below. If you do not yet have a 6-digit Account Number, schedule a call (START a NEW option) to activate your U.S. Waiver application first.
The next step in your U.S. Waiver application process is to complete ALL THREE (3) Waiver Fingerprint Steps below. Once completed, your fingerprint results will be sent electronically from the facility you attend to the Civil Fingerprint Screening Service (CFSS) in Ottawa (an RCMP division), where a nationwide background check attached to your fingerprints will be completed. This is required by law for your Waiver application. If you do not complete ALL 3 steps, your Waiver application may not advance to its next phase or there may be delays.
IMPORTANT! If there is any opportunity that you attended a French-based court in the occurrence of your criminal record, it is important that you request the fingerprint results be produced in ENGLISH. The United States may not accept your fingerprint results if they are in French.
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD & PRINT U.S. WAIVER FINGERPRINT CONSENT FORM
Click to download & print your Waiver Fingerprint Consent form. Fill out the date, your full name, sign & bring this form to your fingerprinting facility or detachment. This will authorize the results of your fingerprints to be forwarded directly to Pardon Applications of Canada, saving time in your application process.
NOTE: Due to recent privacy laws, some facilities or detachments may not accept or use your fingerprint consent form, insisting that the results be mailed to you directly — that is OK. If you do receive your fingerprint results directly, mail the original documents to Pardon Applications of Canada, 440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7X6 to advance your U.S. Waiver application.
Are you ALSO applying for a Pardon? If so, you can get both sets of fingerprints done at the same time. Download & print your Pardon Fingerprint Consent form as well. You will get 2 sets of fingerprints and use BOTH consent forms.
STEP 2: ATTEND a LOCAL FINGERPRINT FACILITY or DETACHMENT
Contact a private fingerprint company accredited by the RCMP to complete your fingerprints. If you have trouble locating a company in this list, try searching online or contact your local RCMP or police detachment. Explain that you are seeking a set of digital (LIVESCAN or CARDSCAN) U.S. Waiver fingerprints.
What to Bring
1. Your Waiver Fingerprint Consent Form (and Pardon consent form, if also applying for a Pardon).
2. Two (2) pieces of valid (not expired) government issued identification (at least 1 must be a photo-ID);
3. The fee charged by the facility or detachment.
IMPORTANT! If there is any opportunity that you attended a French-based court in the occurrence of your criminal record, it is important that you request the fingerprint results be produced in ENGLISH. The United States may not accept your fingerprint results if they are in French.
What to Bring Home with You
1. Name, address and details of the facility you attended.
2. The DCN# for each set of fingerprints you obtained (optional)
STEP 3: SUBMIT THE FORM BELOW AFTER YOUR FINGERPRINTS ARE DONE
Once your fingerprints have been completed, submit the Fingerprint Completion Form below. This immediately informs Pardon Applications of Canada that your fingerprints have been completed, advancing your file to the next step. Expect to receive a detailed email update within 48 hours.
Fingerprint Completion Form
Related Links:
U.S. Waiver FAQs
Pardon Fingerprint Steps
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