International Background Checks

The methodology for searching Criminal Records varies per country.

Criminal Records Search

• Records can be searched through:
  • Police Departments,
  • Government Agencies,
  • Criminal Justice Courts,
  • Justice Departments, etc.
• Searches can be conducted at a Nationwide level in some countries and at a local region area in other countries.
• Results of these searches also vary per country, and these range from verbal responses, online web searches, to criminal certificates.
• There are some countries where criminal searches are not allowed by third parties.
• Requirements vary per search type and per country.
• Some countries require special authorization and application forms to conduct a search, and, in some instances, additional fees are required.

Local Court Search: 

• The search is conducted at the local level and returns criminal records based at the local court searched based on the applicant’s address.

International Civil: 

• Civil search availability varies per country and per region.
• This search is conducted via local civil courts and reports any publicly available civil litigation record in the jurisdiction ordered.
• Information reported varies per country and not every country offers civil searches.
• Requirements vary per country.

Global ID Verification: 

• Provides validation and authentication of international identification documents such as:
  • Passports
  • ID cards
  • Visas
  • Driver’s licenses
  • Resident permits
  • And many other types of local identity documents
• Over 200 countries and regions worldwide.
• The information verified may include:
  • ID card name
  • Issued date.
  • Document ID number
  • Status
  • Expiration date
  • MRZ code validation of passport
  • Watermarks
  • Security features

Right to Work: 

• A review of individual’s documents to verify their right to work in a country.
• Verification of a Government/Authority-issued Visa or Waiver as defined by the countries’ published guidelines.
• Typically, this may be a: o Work Permit, Residence Permit, or Visa provided by the SOI.
  • Can be the validation of key features, for example,
  • Photo (authenticity)
  •  Expiry Date
  • Personal Data present (D.O.B)
  • Or specific authentication markings.
• Where possible we will complete an algorithmic analysis of codes (ex. MRZ,) and validate directly with the authorities online.
• Results are confirmed or not, and where not analysts will review and follow up with the authority if that has been deemed part of the client’s scope.

Address Verification:  

• Investigation to identify a candidate’s current address and verification of its link to them.
• Can be conducted through Document collection
  • Voter’s registration
  • Public information database, etc.
• Searches are possible for prior address in certain countries, although the documentation provided must reflect the period at which the SOI resided there.
• Verification of individual’s current address thru in-country registries

International Verifications:

International Employment Verification: 

• May confirm, if allowed:
  • Employer’s name
  • Dates of employment
  • Position/title
  • Reason for leaving
  • Eligibility for rehire
  • And comments.

International Education Verification:   

• The verification of academic status of any educational level such as high school, college, post grad, etc. through educational institutions across a country.

• In some countries, an education verification may require contact to Examination Boards and/or awarding organizations.
  • These examinations boards are responsible for setting and awarding qualifications for secondary education level.
• The verification may include institution name, dates of attendance, graduation/conferred date, degree obtained, major, minor, honors, awards, and comments.

International Reference Verification:  

• A verification interview conducted with a qualified professional reference to describe the applicant’s character, knowledge, skills, and professional reputation.
• It may include strengths, weaknesses, performance level, attendance/punctuality, and comments.
• The verification can be obtained orally, or in writing via e-mail or fax.

International products prices vary call 877-USA-0036 for pricing.