What is the difference between apostille and authentication?
The difference between an Apostille and Authentication for Documents is so simple, first, An Apostille is a form of authentication issued for documents that will be used in countries that participate in the Hague Convention of 1961. Apostilles are only used to authenticate documents that will be used in another country. An Apostille may take the form of a stamp upon a document or it may be attached to the document as an allonge (a French word describing an attachment to a legal document). If an allonge is used, it is important that it NEVER be detached from the original document, to which it may be stapled, glued, or otherwise firmly attached.Second, Authentication refer to countries that are not members of the Apostille Convention and require different forms and certifications. The Department of State Authentication process for non-Apostille countries is conducted by the US Department of State as well. There are about 80 countries that do not subscribe to the Hague Convention, but still need to have official documents verified in order to be used in those countries. The process is similar to obtaining an Apostille, however it requires the additional Embassy Legalization by the Embassy of the country in which the document is to be presented. As these requirements change, we recommend that you consult the embassy website for information or call the relevant embassy before attempting to legalize your document on your own.Check out California Apostille For more information.
I need help to fill out applicant information form 1-783?
i need help, i'm filling out form 1-783 https://forms.fbi.gov/departmental-order-website-questionnaire/q384893984839334.pdf and where it asks if i am a us citizen or legal resident if i answer "no" would they ask about my immigration status? what do i write where it says "country of residence" if i was not born in the us but i do live here? and what should i write where it says C/O and ATTN? or i shouldn't fill out this form if i'm not a us citizen or legal resident? but i need it apostille should i just write a note? is this form required to sent with fingerprints in order to get my background records?