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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
$175
First Document
7-10
Business Days
Nationwide
Service Area
5 Star Rated
Estimated turnaround: Upload your document before 6:30 AM EST today, it is estimated to be ready for pickup in 10 business days. When it is completed and in our hands. You get a scan of the apostille page the moment it is done, and we 2 day overnight the original to you, unless you select upgraded shipping. Mailing your document instead? Your timeline starts when it reaches us.
WHY IS AN APOSTILLE IMPORTANT
Why Do Work Visa Applicants Need an Apostille?
WHY DO YOU NEED AN APOSTILLE
When you apply to work in another country, the foreign government, consulate, immigration authority, employer, or licensing agency may require proof that your United States documents are authentic. An apostille certifies the origin of an eligible public document so it can be recognized in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention.
Depending on your destination country and type of employment, you may be required to obtain apostilles for your background check, diploma, degree, professional license, birth certificate, marriage certificate, or other supporting documents.
BE AWARE, BE PREPARED
Every country and visa application has different document requirements.
Applicants should confirm the exact documents and certification requirements with their employer, immigration attorney, consulate, embassy, or visa agency before ordering.
Documents Commonly Apostilled for Work Visa Applications
Document requirements vary by destination country. We will review your documents and help determine the appropriate apostille processing path based on the document type and issuing authority.
FBI Background Checks Apostille
Apostilled Diplomas & Transcripts
Professional Licenses Apostilled
Birth Certificates Apostille
Marriage Certificates Apostille
Death Certificates Apostille
Employment Letters Apostille
Power of Attorney Documents Apostille
Notarized Affidavits Apostille
FDA Apostille & Federal Business Documents Apostilled
WHO WE HELP
Apostille Support for Professionals Working Abroad
A SIMPLER FEDERAL PROCESS
Get Your Apostille in 4 Easy Steps
You should not have to decode government instructions or wonder whether your document is going to the right office. We review the details, prepare the submission, and keep you informed.
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Submit Your Documents
Upload a clear copy of your document or contact us for a document review. We will identify the document type, issuing state or federal agency, and intended destination country.
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Receive Processing Instructions
We will explain the appropriate apostille process and let you know whether an original, certified copy, notarization, or additional preparation is required.
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We Manage the Apostille Submission
Once the required documents are received, we prepare and submit them to the appropriate state or federal government authority.
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Your Completed Documents Are Returned
After processing is complete, your apostilled documents are returned using your selected shipping method. Tracking information is provided when available.
PRICING
Work Visa Apostille Pricing
One Flat Rate
There is only one way to get an expedited apostille from the Department of State, or with a State Level Apostille and this is to walk it in personally. We do exactly that.
Final pricing may depend on the document type, issuing authority, destination country, number of documents, government fees, shipping method, notarization requirements, translation requirements, and requested processing speed. A final quote will be provided before processing begins.
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Initial document review
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Apostille processing coordination
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Preparation of submission paperwork
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Status communication
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Secure document handling
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2 Day Overnight shipping
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Nationwide service
SERVICES INCLUDED WITH ALL APOSTILLES
PROCESSING TIMES
Estimated Turnaround: 7–10 Business Days
Our estimated turnaround time for qualifying work visa apostille orders is approximately 7–10 business days after we receive all required documents and information.
Have an upcoming visa appointment or employment start date?
Contact us as early as possible so we can review your timeline.
You can absolutely do that. The US Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington D.C. accepts mail-in requests. Here is what that experience looks like compared to using our service.
Mail It Yourself | Legendary Notary & Apostille Services | |
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Turnaround | 5-12+ weeks | 7-10 business days |
Paperwork | You will fill out every form | We handle everything |
Cost | $20 Apostille Fee + your shipping | $175 all in (shipping included) |
Tracking | None | Status updates throughout |
Risk of Rejection | High (Incorrect forms, missing items) | We catch issues before submission |
Return Shipping | Extra Cost, you arrange | 2-day shipping included |
Why Work Visa Applicants Choose Us
Nationwide Apostille Service for Work Visa Applicants
You do not need to live near our Mansfield, Texas office to use our apostille services. We assist work visa applicants across the United States through secure electronic communication and trackable shipping.
Whether you are preparing to work in Mexico, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, South Korea, Japan, China, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand, or another international destination, we can help you understand the United States apostille process for your documents.
DOES YOUR DESTINATION COUNTRY REQUIRE IT?
Countries Needing an Apostilled FBI Background Check for Work Visa Applications
Criminal background-check requirements vary by country, profession, employer, work-permit category, and consular jurisdiction. Some applicants must provide an apostilled FBI Identity History Summary, while others may need a state police clearance, a document issued by another country of residence, or no background check at all. Applicants should confirm current requirements with their employer, immigration representative, consulate, or the government authority processing the application.
Spain
Applicants for many Spanish long-stay employment visas must submit criminal-record certificates from countries where they have lived during the required lookback period. An FBI background check issued in the United States generally must receive a federal apostille and may also require an official Spanish translation.
Italy
An apostilled FBI background check is not a universal requirement for every Italian work visa. It may be requested for a particular profession, licensing process, employer, residence procedure, or other application, and U.S. public documents submitted in Italy may require an apostille and Italian translation.
United Arab Emirates
Authentication and Attestation
The United Arab Emirates does not use the Hague apostille process for U.S. documents. Applicants may instead need document authentication and UAE consular attestation, and a police-clearance or background document may be required for certain professions, employers, licensing authorities, or residence processes.
Portugal
Portugal generally requires adult national work-visa applicants to provide a criminal-record certificate from their country of nationality or from a country where they have lived for more than one year. For U.S. applicants, the appropriate federal background check must typically be accompanied by a Hague apostille.
Germany
An FBI background check is not routinely listed as a standard requirement for most German employment visas, including the EU Blue Card. A criminal-record document may still be requested for certain regulated professions, employer screenings, licensing applications, or individual immigration cases.
South Korea
An apostilled national-level criminal background check is commonly required for South Korea’s E-2 foreign-language teaching visa and may be requested for certain other employment or licensing processes. U.S. applicants should confirm whether an FBI Identity History Summary is required and how recently it must have been issued.
France
An FBI background check is not generally required for every French employment visa. Criminal-record certificates may be requested for certain professions, employer screenings, special residence categories, or individual cases, so applicants should follow the personalized document list issued through France’s official visa process.
China
China’s foreign work-permit process generally requires applicants to provide a certificate showing no criminal record. U.S. applicants may use an FBI background check when accepted by the processing authority, and the document must follow China’s current authentication or apostille requirements.
Mexico
An FBI background check is not a standard requirement listed for every Mexican work visa. Most employer-sponsored applications begin with authorization from Mexico’s National Migration Institute, but an employer, regulated profession, or immigration authority may request additional background documentation in an individual case.
Frequently asked questions
Before You Begin Your Work Visa Application, Make Sure Your Documents Are Ready
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