3rd Degree Screening

Global background screening

International & Global Background Checks: Screen Candidates Wherever They've Lived

At 3rd Degree Screening, our International and Global Screening services extend your background check program across borders. With access to data sources from numerous countries, experienced in-country partners, and a deep understanding of local regulations, we help you make informed global hiring decisions with confidence.

International global background check screening
Report status

Multi-country report

Consolidated & translated

PBSA

PBSA Accredited

Background Screening Association

FCRA

FCRA Certified Staff

Fair Credit Reporting Act

US Based

100% US-Based

Support and Operations

Licensed PI Agency

Licensed Private Investigative Agency

State-Licensed & Bonded

Multi-country screening services

International & Global Background Checks: Screen Candidates Wherever They've Lived

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We access criminal records from numerous countries through official government channels, law enforcement agencies, and international criminal databases, ensuring candidates' criminal history is verified regardless of where they lived or worked.

We validate candidates' past employment history with international employers, confirming dates, job titles, and responsibilities directly with former employers across borders, including multinational corporations and foreign government entities.

We verify education credentials from foreign institutions to ensure your candidates' academic qualifications are genuine and accurately represented, working with international registrars and credential evaluation services worldwide.

All international checks include a cross-reference against global watchlists, Interpol databases, and international sanction lists, providing comprehensive risk screening alongside every background check.

We confirm the validity of professional licenses and certifications obtained outside the United States, working directly with foreign licensing authorities to verify status, expiration, and disciplinary history.

Client Voices

What Our Clients Say

See what hiring teams across every industry are saying about working with us.

Quality and reliable reporting

Quality reports done in a timely manner.

T

Trent Grundmeyer

Owner

Simple and seamless process

Simple process, easy to follow and seamless for the candidate.

T

Tonya Walker

Owner/Founder

User friendly for everyone

Great customer service. It's user friendly for both the candidate and employer.

D

Dawn DeLaTorre

Human Resources Manager

200+

Countries and territories

Global screening coverage

Local

In-country partners

Experts in local law & practice

Multi-language

Translated reports available

Results in English

FCRA

US-side compliance

Maintained on every check

How It Works

Global coverage. Local expertise. One unified report.

We coordinate international background checks through a global network of in-country researchers, official government sources, and compliance experts, consolidating all results into a single, unified report alongside any U.S.-side checks.

Step 1

Identify Countries to Screen

Based on the candidate's residence, work, and education history, we determine which countries require screening and what checks are legally permissible under each country's data protection laws.

Step 2

Initiate In-Country Research

Our global network of experienced local partners initiates criminal, employment, education, and license checks through official channels in each relevant country.

Step 3

Translate & Compile Results

All international results are translated into English, reviewed for accuracy, and compiled alongside any U.S.-side checks into a single unified report.

Step 4

Deliver the Unified Report

You receive one comprehensive global background check report with all international and domestic findings clearly documented and any flags highlighted for your review.

Comprehensive coverage

What you get with 3rd Degree international & global screening

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Global hiring

Screen Candidates Wherever They've Lived or Worked

A domestic-only screening program leaves significant gaps for candidates with international backgrounds. Our global checks ensure that criminal records, employment history, and credentials are verified regardless of country, closing the gaps that put your organization at risk.

No border. No gap. Fully screened.

Local compliance

Navigate International Privacy Laws with Confidence

Background screening laws vary dramatically by country, from GDPR in Europe to specific data protection regimes across Asia Pacific and Latin America. Our experienced in-country partners know the rules in every jurisdiction we operate in, keeping your screening legally compliant at every step.

In-country compliance. Every jurisdiction.
International data privacy GDPR compliance screening
Unified international background check report

Unified reporting

Every Country. Every Check Type. One Report.

Managing multiple international screening vendors creates gaps, delays, and inconsistent results. Our unified reporting consolidates all global and domestic background check findings into a single, easy-to-review report, streamlining your decision-making regardless of how many countries are involved.

All countries. One report.

Contact Us

Make Confident Global Hiring Decisions

At 3rd Degree Screening, we help you screen candidates across borders with confidence. Whether you are hiring talent who has lived, worked, or studied abroad, our international and global screening consolidates multi-country results into a single, clear report. Contact us to learn how we can support your global hiring program.

200+ countries and territories covered
US-based support. Never offshore
No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
PBSA Accredited. FCRA Compliant.

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