how to get the fbi check and apostille

• if you are american, you will need an fbi criminal background check to obtain the e2 visa. download the forms here: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks/background_checks

• fill out the form, go to the police station, and have them fingerprint you (it cost me $32 i think). Mail it off to the fbi and it should take 6-8 weeks to get it back.

• once you get the fbi check, you need the apostille. go to this link: http://www.state.gov/m/a/auth/

• scroll down and you'll see it's an $8 fee and it'll take about 10 days via mail service. download and fill out the form "DS-4194 Request for Authentications Service" and the cover letter/request form and mail it all off.