Destination requirements
US criminal-record requirements by destination
Last verified .
Match the receiving consulate or teaching program to its own criminal-record instructions. The application date and contract start date are different anchors.
Which rules have been verified?
| Consulate or program | Recency | Comparison event | Official instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles non-lucrative visa | 6 months | Not published | Read Los Angeles non-lucrative visa instructions |
| Washington non-lucrative visa | 6 months | Visa application submission | Read Washington non-lucrative visa instructions |
| EPIK teaching contract | 6 months | Contract start date | Read EPIK teaching contract instructions |
| Los Angeles digital nomad visa | Not published | Not published | Read Los Angeles digital nomad visa instructions |
| Los Angeles student visa | 6 months | Not published | Read Los Angeles student visa instructions |
| New York non-lucrative visa | 6 months | Not published | Read New York non-lucrative visa instructions |
| New York digital nomad visa | 6 months | Visa application submission | Read New York digital nomad visa instructions |
| New York student visa | Not published | Not published | Read New York student visa instructions |
| Chicago non-lucrative visa | 6 months | Visa application date | Read Chicago non-lucrative visa instructions |
| Chicago digital nomad visa | 6 months | Not published | Read Chicago digital nomad visa instructions |
| Chicago student visa | 6 months | Not published | Read Chicago student visa instructions |
| Retirement or passive-income residence visa | Not published | Not published | Read Retirement or passive-income residence visa instructions |
| Remote-work residence visa | Not published | Not published | Read Remote-work residence visa instructions |
Each row covers its named consulate and program. A different consulate or visa can use a different rule.
Some reviewed sources do not state a recency window or its comparison event. An omission does not waive a requirement. The date planner uses only explicit windows and anchors.
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Profiles with enough distinct, verified document evidence can appear in search indexes. References that still lack that evidence remain excluded.
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Compare your target date with the published recency rule. Read agency processing estimates before choosing your own allowance for delivery and delays.
Check treaty status and objections separately. A country's presence on the contracting-party list does not establish every bilateral relationship.