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Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals

Checklist for Police Clearance Certificate for Foreign Nationals

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Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)

2.

In person: Original + Notarized Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA
By mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA

3.

Fees: $40+ $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier's Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.
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Applicants can submit their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person (via appointment) or by postal mail.

For postal mail, please send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

FAQs on Police Clearance Certificate for Foreign Nationals

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Question

Proposed Answer

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How can one apply for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

Please go through the checklist which is applicable to you, and submit the Application with Supporting documents to the Consulate.

2.

Does one need to make an appointment for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

Yes. Secure an in-person Appointment for a Miscellaneous Service application.
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Can Applicants send the documents to the Consulate by Post or Physical Mail ?

Applicants can send the Application with Supporting Documents Via Post or Physical Mail for All the services listed above (Except Registration of Marriage and Attestation of Will).

Please make sure all the documents you are sending are Notarized.

Send the application to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

Please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents

4.

What is the processing time for Police Clearance Certificate - For Foreign Nationals ?

One day (Same day), for the application submitted in Person/over the counter.

Normal processing time is 10 business days [for application received by mail]

5.

Documents  valid as a proof of address/residence?

•    US Driving License OR

•    Utility Bill OR

•    Lease Agreement OR

•    State Identity Card OR

•    Mortgage Deed

6.

What Documents are valid as a proof of US Visa Status?

•    Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR

•    Green Card. OR

•    Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR

•    I-797, I-140 or I-20

 





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