Prints in Manila, an apostille chased by post
- Week 1Printed by a general provider.
A service in Makati rolls his FD-258 card, and he posts it to a U.S. vendor.
- Week 4Worn ridges, card rejected.
Three fingers came out blank. No one checked the card before it left Manila.
- Week 9Result arrives without an apostille.
His SRRV file needs one, so he mails the original to Washington and waits.
- Week 15Apostille back, result too old.
By the time it returns, the clearance is older than his application allows.
- Week 22Second round filed.
Two sets of prints, two apostille requests, and five months of his retirement spent on paperwork.
One visit to his Manila condo, one team
- Day 1Associate comes to his Rockwell condo.
Extra rolls for worn ridges, every print checked, and a Letter of Identity Verification issued.
- Week 1Card arrives in Washington, DC.
Submitted to the FBI by Globeia's own staff, and visible in Globeia SmartPortal.
- Week 3Result reviewed, apostille ordered.
Requested from the U.S. Department of State, with nothing for him to post again.
- Week 6Apostilled result, in English.
No translation needed, and the issue date leaves enough time for his filing.
- Week 7SRRV file ready.
One invoice. A current, apostilled clearance ready for his application.


