No matter if you are a U.S. citizen, a legal resident, or have spent some time in the United States, an updated FBI Background Check is a crucial, often-mandatory document when applying for a visa or citizenship in a new country. This report verifies your criminal record and is required by many foreign authorities to ensure your background is clean. As such, you may need to provide this background check for any visa or citizenship procedure, regardless of the country. This blog explains why the FBI report is so important for international procedures and guides you through the process to help you avoid common mistakes and delays.