FBI check for current EPIKers who wish to renew...

I just spoke with Eunice @ BMOE about the change to FBI check instead of Statewide check.  If you are currently working with EPIK (been with a specific POE for a year or two and your contract is about to be up in Feb.) don't worry about the FBI check.  She informed me that they will be sending out the renewals by the end of this month.  If we wish to renew, there will be an attached letter from the Ministry of Justice that we have to sign stating that we are exempt this time but are aware that NEXT year we will need the FBI check.  That means that we do not need the FBI check for February 2011 but we DO need it for 2012 if we decide to renew again.  SOOOOOOOOOOO, that means, if you want to stay your current POE, you're okay.  If you want to switch to a different POE, you will not be RENEWING so you need the FBI check from the start date of your new job.  Because the FBI check takes FOREVER and a day..and the apostille process is so confusing and apparently differs state to state, be sure to get it done in advance..HOWEVER, they will only take FBI checks less than 6 months old.  Hope this info helps.  It sure will help me sleep at night.:):):)

Re: FBI check for current EPIKers who wish to renew...

For the Apostille here is a link where you can find your state and learn more about how to do it.

Look in section III, and click on the link for your state (if it is avilable).  This is how I have done mine, and the source is the offical goverening agency for international doccument apostille, HCCH.

http://hcch.e-vision.nl/index_en.php?act=authorities.details&aid=353