[TaraDawn]

Hello Everyone,

I have a quick question regarding US police checks for the 189 visa. I have been living in australia for the past 15 months and have been back to the US in that time just for a short couple week visit. I assume in this case I do not need a state police check as I believe the requirement is any state you have lived in for at least 3 months in the last 12 months. Has anyone in a similar situation had any issues with submitting FBI check only? Also, has anyone gotten their FBI check apostille or just send it in as you received it? I have not read anywhere that it is required so I have currently just submitted a color copy as is. I would be so grateful for a response from anyone who has experience with this.

One last question... I have submitted form 80 along side my 189 application. Is this sufficient or is form 1221 required as well? They look very similar so I would assume just one is needed? Just want to make sure I am not missing anything!

Thank you so much I’m advance for any guidance.

Tara

 

[PrettyIsotonic]

Hello Everyone,

I have a quick question regarding US police checks for the 189 visa. I have been living in australia for the past 15 months and have been back to the US in that time just for a short couple week visit. I assume in this case I do not need a state police check as I believe the requirement is any state you have lived in for at least 3 months in the last 12 months. Has anyone in a similar situation had any issues with submitting FBI check only? Also, has anyone gotten their FBI check apostille or just send it in as you received it? I have not read anywhere that it is required so I have currently just submitted a color copy as is. I would be so grateful for a response from anyone who has experience with this.

One last question... I have submitted form 80 along side my 189 application. Is this sufficient or is form 1221 required as well? They look very similar so I would assume just one is needed? Just want to make sure I am not missing anything!

Thank you so much I'm advance for any guidance.

Tara

Form 80 / Form 1221 / CV are recommended for potentially faster processing - while there is certainly overlap, some info is unique to each form (e.g. visa history in Form 1221).

My guess is applications flagged for security vetting get each form sent to different departments in ASIO.

If getting a state PCC is a lengthy process and you hope to have your grant asap I would go ahead and get the state PCC anyway - although it seems unlikely that it will be asked.