You have the job offer. You have the start date: January 5th, 2026. But do you have the clearance? Every year, thousands of applicants engage in a high-stakes gamble: waiting until late December to submit their background check. Unlike other months, where a 3-5 day turnaround is standard, December presents a unique “perfect storm” of…
Read MoreWhen you prepare for a live scan appointment in 2025, know what problems usually happen. Avoiding these mistakes can help the appointment go well. For example, not having your ID or forms may slow things down. Being late or not reading directions correctly also makes things difficult. Take time to look over the rules and…
Read MoreThe era of security and privacy protection has already arrived, and live scan license renewals are taken seriously, which significantly helps them to grow in popularity. Live scanning is the electronic fingerprinting process through which companies successfully obtain and store fingerprint data ultra-securely. It plays a crucial role in conducting thorough background checks and other…
Read MoreThe process of getting fingerprinted for a job is not as simple as it sounds. It involves many steps that need to be followed to get the job done. The first step is to contact the company and ask what they require for fingerprinting. What is Fingerprinting and Is It Required for Employment? Fingerprinting is…
Read MoreThe concept of security is far more sophisticated than it was a few decades ago. A rapidly growing list of innovations is redefining security for corporate companies. You may have heard the term FDLE Approved and not know what it really means. Understanding what this is all about will help you make an informed decision…
Read MoreIf you’re applying for a job, adoption, immigration, international travel, legal matters, or a federal-level clearance, you may be asked to obtain an FBI Criminal Background Check—also known as an FBI Identity History Summary (IHS). This report is the official summary of your criminal history based on your fingerprints and is required by thousands of…
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