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| Background Check Delays for MMC? NBI Clearance vs. FBI Check | |
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| Posted: 19 Apr 2026 10:51 UTC | Post #1 |
| johkhan Deck & Engine |
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| Many applicants for Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) face holdups with the required FBI fingerprint background check, especially those who've lived abroad or need foreign police certificates. For mariners with Philippine travel or residency history, the equiva lent document is an NBI clearance which proves no pending criminal record locally. Make sure you have both ready before submitting your application to the National Maritime Center to avoid rejection letters. | |
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