The Ways to Get Your FBI Background Check (Cliffs Notes Edition)
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If you're an American applying for 2nd citizenship, or residency, you probably need to get and submit your FBI background check (“identity h
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 102 min
Emigrating from the U.S. With a Criminal Record
Americans with a criminal record pursuing second citizenship need to start with seeing what's on their FBI background check.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
May 163 min
Denied from a Military Base Due to FBI Background Check (Mini Case Study)
This is a mini case study of a person who was denied entry to a U.S. military base based on an old record on his FBI Background Check.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 204 min
The Top 5 Misconceptions About the FBI Background Check for 2nd Citizenship
Here are the 5 biggest misconceptions I see from Americans getting an FBI background check for a second citizenship application. Read up!
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 112 min
Does Your FBI Background Check Need to be Notarized Before Being Apostilled?
You do not have to notarize an official government-issued document before submitting for an apostille to the U.S. office of authentications.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mar 53 min
How to Rehabilitate an FBI Background Check for 2nd Citizenship
Here's a general roadmap for how you "rehabilitate" your FBI background check when it's possible.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Aug 25, 20233 min
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Your FBI Background Check
Here are the top 5 mistakes in getting an FBI background check and apostille that I see which delays them in becoming a dual citizen.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 23, 20233 min
How to Get Your Nevada Criminal History Record Easily
This article is a step by step guide on how to get your Nevada criminal history record easily.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jun 15, 20235 min
How to Get Your California DOJ Background Check Easily
Here's how you can get your California department of justice (“DOJ”) background check easily to review for yourself.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 2, 20238 min
The Basics of an FBI Background Check (Identity History Summary)
In this article, we’ll go over the basics of what exactly the FBI IdHS is, the information it contains, who houses the records...
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Sep 30, 20223 min
How to Get an FBI Background Check When You’re Abroad
Getting an FBI background check by mail is the least convenient way, but if you're outside the U.S., it's likely your only choice.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Jul 31, 20222 min
How to Get an FBI Background Check Apostilled
In this video, I explain how to get your FBI background check apostilled by the U.S. office of authentications.
Parviz Malakouti-Fitzgerald, Esq.
Apr 13, 20226 min
2nd Citizenship: FBI Background Check Complete Guide
If you’ve lived in the United States for at least six months and you’re applying for citizenship in another country, you’ll likely have to g
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