International Relocation Apostille Package: FBI Background Check, W-2s & Certified Translation
Transferring abroad for work? Discover how our all-in-one Corporate Expat Document Package handles your FBI background check retrieval, Remote Online Notarization (RON) for your last 3 years of W-2s, federal & state apostilles, and certified translations, built for multinational firms employees and global cross-border professionals.
Relocating Abroad for Work? How to Get Your FBI Background Check and W-2s Apostilled and Translated Fast
Whether you are an aerospace engineer transferring between multinational firms facilities in France, Germany, or Spain, or an international specialist taking on a cross-border assignment anywhere in the world, international corporate relocation comes with a mountain of strict immigration paperwork.
Recently, we have seen a major surge in corporate transferees, especially multinational firms employees and global enterprise workers, needing the exact same core compliance bundle before their overseas start date:
An FBI Identity History Summary (Background Check), apostilled and translated.
The last three years of IRS Form W-2s, notarized, apostilled, and translated.
Managing these documents separately across federal agencies, state offices, notaries, and translation vendors often leads to rejected paperwork and delayed visa appointments. At American Notary Service Center Inc. (ANSC), we built an end-to-end Cross-Border Employee Relocation Package that handles every step under one roof.
Why Foreign Governments Require Both an FBI Check and 3 Years of W-2s
When applying for a long-term corporate work visa, ICT (Intra-Corporate Transferee) permit, or EU Blue Card, foreign consulates and immigration ministries require verified proof of two things:
Criminal Record Clearance: Your FBI background check proves good standing at the federal level. Because it is a federal document, it cannot be apostilled by a state Secretary of State—it must receive a Federal Apostille directly from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C..
Employment & Income Verification: Foreign immigration authorities frequently require your last three years of W-2 forms to verify continuous employment history, tax compliance, and salary thresholds. Because W-2s are privately issued tax forms rather than vital records, they must be properly notarized before receiving a State-Level Apostille.
Watch the 90-Day Validity Clock: Most foreign consulates reject FBI background checks issued more than 90 days prior to your visa appointment. Coordinating your retrieval, apostille, and translation simultaneously ensures your documents arrive well within the validity window.
How Our All-in-One Expat Document Package Works
Instead of juggling four different providers, you send us your intake details once, and our Washington, D.C.-area team manages the entire chain of authentication.
Track 1: FBI Background Check Retrieval, Federal Apostille & Translation
Fast Retrieval: We guide you through digital fingerprinting or ink card submission to obtain your official FBI Identity History Summary quickly.
U.S. Department of State Apostille: Located right in the Washington, D.C. metro area, our team hand-delivers your FBI report to the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications, cutting weeks off standard mail-in wait times.
Certified Translation: Once apostilled, our certified translation network translates both the FBI report and the attached apostille certificate into French, German, Spanish, or any required target language.
Track 2: 3-Year W-2 Remote Online Notarization (RON), Apostille & Translation
100% Remote Online Notarization (RON): No need to take time off work or visit a bank branch. Simply upload your PDF documents, verify your ID, and connect with a commissioned notary for a secure, live video notarization session from your laptop or phone in minutes.
State Apostille Processing: Immediately following notarization, we submit your notarized W-2 packet to the appropriate Secretary of State for official apostille certification.
Certified Translation & Courier Delivery: Your apostilled W-2s are professionally translated and bundled with your FBI package, then shipped directly to your home or corporate relocation coordinator via tracked FedEx Express or DHL Express.
Summary Comparison: DIY vs. ANSC Corporate Relocation Package
Process Step | Doing It Yourself | ANSC All-in-One Solution |
FBI Background Check | Navigating channelers or slow mail-in forms | Guided fast-track digital or card retrieval |
W-2 Notarization | Printing forms & finding an in-person notary | 10-minute Remote Online Notarization (RON) (fees may apply) |
Apostille Authentication | Risk of sending federal docs to a state office (automatic rejection); 6–10+ weeks by mail |
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Certified Translation | Hiring a separate translator who may miss the apostille page |
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Logistics & Tracking | Multiple separate envelopes and vendors |
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Who Is This Service Designed For?
While we frequently assist multinational firms engineers, aviation specialists, and project managers transferring to Europe, this package is built for any cross-border professional, including:
Intra-Corporate Transferees (ICT Visa Applicants) moving to France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, or the UK.
Defense, Aerospace & Engineering Contractors deploying to international hubs.
Automotive Manufacturers & EV Giants: Tesla, Ford, General Motors, Volkswagen Group & BMW. Frequently transfer manufacturing engineers, software architects, and production leads between U.S. plants and international giga factories (e.g., Germany, China, Mexico).
Global Energy, Oil & Gas Corporations: ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP. Massive cross-border assignment programs moving personnel between the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Big Tech & Multinational Software Firms: Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. Routinely transfer high-value tech talent across international offices, requiring rapid FBI clearance and multi-year tax/W-2 documentation for local compliance.
Digital Nomads & Remote Workers applying for long-stay residency visas (such as Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa or Portugal’s D7/D8 visas) that require FBI clearance plus multi-year income proof.
Corporate HR & Global Mobility Teams seeking a single reliable vendor to process multiple relocating employees simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I apostille a PDF copy of my FBI background check?
Yes. Electronic PDF results issued directly by the FBI or an FBI-approved channeler are accepted.
If I use your service to get my FBI background check, how do I submit my fingerprints and how long does it take to get the result?
Once you place your order, we guide you through the fastest submission method based on your current location:
Inside the U.S. (Electronic Fingerprints via USPS): You can visit a participating U.S. Post Office location for digital Live Scan fingerprinting. The FBI typically issues your Identity History Summary report in about 48 hours.
Outside the U.S. (Mail-In Fingerprint Card): If you are already overseas, you can submit standard ink-rolled fingerprint cards (Form FD-258 or FD-1164). The FBI generally issues your report within up to 10 business days after receiving your physical card.
Do my W-2s need to be notarized before getting an apostille?
Yes. Unlike vital records (such as birth or marriage certificates), IRS W-2 forms are not issued with a state registrar's signature. A commissioned notary must notarize your certified copy declaration via Remote Online Notarization (RON) so the Secretary of State can authenticate the notary's commission.
Should the translation happen before or after the apostille?
In almost all international visa cases, the apostille must be completed first so the certified translator can translate both your original document and the official apostille certificate. Our workflow automatically sequences this in the exact order foreign consulates require.
Start Your Cross-Border Document Package Today
Don’t let paperwork bottlenecks delay your international start date or visa interview. Whether you are relocating individually or coordinating transfers for an entire corporate team, American Notary Service Center Inc. streamlines your FBI background check, W-2 notarization, apostilles, and certified translations from start to finish.
Ready to get started?
Order Online: We’ve streamlined the entire experience into a simple, 2-minute online ordering system that takes the guesswork off your plate. You can choose either partial or full service, simply select the specific documents and services you need.
Corporate & HR Inquiries: Contact our Manassas, Virginia / Washington, D.C. metro team for bulk employee processing, dedicated account tracking, and expedited courier options.
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