Professional Fingerprinting Services in Winnipeg – RCMP Accredited
At Crossborder Fingerprinting, we specialize in RCMP-accredited fingerprinting services. We offer both digital LiveScan and ink card fingerprinting options.
Whether you need fingerprints for immigration, employment, adoptions, background checks, travel visas, or record suspensions, our services are compliant with Canadian and international standards.
When Do You Need Fingerprinting?
Fingerprinting is often required for:
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR)
Work Permits, Study Permits, and Immigration Applications
International Travel Visas
Security Clearance Applications
Name Change Requests
Adoption or Child Welfare Cases
Pardons and Record Suspensions
We guide you through the process to ensure your submission is done right the first time.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
To ensure smooth processing, please bring:
Two valid government-issued IDs
One must be a photo ID
I.e., Drivers license, passport, PR Card, Indigenous Status Card, Citizenship Card, Birth Certificate
Any supporting documents or reference letters, if applicable
I.e., IRCC letter, Letter of Instruction,
*Photocopies or digital copies of ID cannot be accepted
What to Expect at Your Appointment
2
Arrival and ID verification
Our technician will verify your identity using your two pieces of government-issued ID and match them to your application.
3
Fingerprint Capture
We’ll collect your fingerprints digitally (Live Scan) or using ink and roll, depending on your specific application requirements.
4
Submission
We securely transmit your digital prints to the RCMP or applicable government agency. Ink and roll fingerprints are completed and handed to you for direct mailing.
5
Confirmation & Receipt
You’ll receive a receipt for your records.
Appointments typically take 15-20 minutes.
*Subject to availability
How Long Do Results Take?
RCMP Digital Submissions
Most results are processed within 72 hours
Flagged Files
May take up to 120 days, depending on RCMP review
FBI (U.S.) Ink Submissions
Typically processed in 2-4 weeks, depending on mailing and U.S. timelines
Name-Based Criminal Checks
Results typically emailed the same day
Vulnerable Sector (VS) Fingerprinting
We can assist with VS fingerprinting only if you have been referred by your local Police Service. You must bring an official Letter of Instruction to your appointment.
*We cannot initiate VS checks or accept walk-ins for this service without police documentation.
