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FBI PCC for Canada PR shows 'incomplete' status after fingerprint card was delivered — how long is normal?

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

  • FBI Identity History Summary (US PCC)

    Fingerprint card must be mailed to the FBI; the online status check can lag behind actual delivery/processing.

Step-by-Step

An applicant's US PCC (FBI Identity History Summary) fingerprint card had been confirmed delivered by Canada Post, but the FBI's online status still showed the application as 'incomplete' with the fingerprint card listed as missing, several days after delivery.

  1. A processing lag between delivery and status update is normal — members reported roughly 15 days. One member who'd been through the same thing said their package was delivered but showed no status change for a while; when they called the FBI directly, they were told it currently takes about 15 days from the date of delivery for the system to reflect the card as received.

  2. Confirm delivery first, then wait out the lag before assuming a problem. The thread's practical guidance: if Canada Post/tracking confirms delivery, a stale 'incomplete/missing' status in the following ~2 weeks is expected processing lag, not necessarily a lost card — call the FBI to confirm if you want reassurance rather than resubmitting anything prematurely.


Takeaway: don't panic or resend documents the moment delivery is confirmed but the FBI portal hasn't updated — give it roughly 15 days from the delivery date, and call the FBI to verify status if the gap runs longer.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Tip: Expect roughly a 15-day lag between confirmed delivery of your fingerprint card and the FBI's online status updating — this was reported as their current standard turnaround, not a sign of loss.
  • Don't: Don't resubmit your fingerprint card or panic immediately if the status shows 'incomplete' shortly after delivery — confirm delivery and call the FBI to check status first.

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