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FBI PCC — For US Citizen Couple Adopting a Child in India
Situation
A couple in their forties — both doctors, both of Indian origin, both US citizens — had permanently moved back to India. They made a deeply personal decision: to adopt a child from India. As part of CARA's intercountry adoption documentation process, they were required to submit FBI PCCs — background checks confirming their criminal record status in the United States. Since they had permanently relocated to India, they needed a professional fingerprinting service here to handle it correctly.
Outcome
The FBI PCCs were issued and delivered within the standard processing window. Their CARA documentation file was complete and they were able to move forward with the adoption process without delay.
How it Unfolded
They contacted Mothishree Forensic Solutions. A home visit was arranged as the couple preferred to have the service handled at their residence.
How It Was Handled by Mothishree Forensic Solutions
Reviewed their requirement — the adoption context, CARA's documentation expectations, and the FBI PCC process applicable to US citizens based in India.
Arranged a home visit for both applicants.
Captured both their fingerprints individually using professional ink rolling technique on the original FD-258 card — ensuring correct pressure, accurate rolling, and full ridge clarity in compliance with FBI submission standards.
Accurately completed all required fields for both applicants as per FBI requirements. 5 Submitted the completed fingerprint cards through the appropriate channels for FBI processing.
What This Case Highlights
FBI PCCs are not just for people moving abroad — they are required whenever US citizenship is relevant to a formal process, including adoption in India. For US citizens who have permanently relocated here, finding a reliable fingerprinting service that understands FBI standards is the immediate priority. The adoption process is already emotionally demanding. Having the fingerprinting handled professionally meant one less thing standing between them and the child they were hoping to bring home. Mothishree has personally handled FBI PCC requirements across immigration, licensing, and adoption purposes.
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