Short answer: many US immigration benefits require fingerprints and an FBI name and criminal-history check. Hits may need explanation or extra evidence. Related to but distinct from consular administrative processing.
FBI Name Checks in Immigration
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Fingerprints and name-based criminal checks for many US benefits.
FAQ
Arrest without conviction?
May still appear — explain the outcome.
Foreign crimes?
Disclose via police certificates and related evidence.
Expedite FBI?
Usually no personal expedite lane.