Global background screening
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.
Multi-country report
Consolidated & translated
PBSA Accredited
Background Screening Association
FCRA Certified Staff
Fair Credit Reporting Act
100% US-Based
Support and Operations
Licensed Private Investigative Agency
State-Licensed & Bonded
Multi-country screening services
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.
We hire globally and needed a vendor who actually understands what is and isn't possible in each country. 3rd Degree knows the rules in every jurisdiction they operate in and delivers accordingly.
Sarah M.
Global HR Director
International criminal checks from notoriously difficult countries surfaced information our previous vendor said simply wasn't available. 3rd Degree found it — and that made all the difference.
James K.
Chief People Officer
Their knowledge of country-specific data protection laws saved us from a serious compliance violation in Europe. That kind of local expertise is impossible to put a price on.
Patricia R.
Global Compliance Counsel
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
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.
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.
Our global network of experienced local partners initiates criminal, employment, education, and license checks through official channels in each relevant country.
All international results are translated into English, reviewed for accuracy, and compiled alongside any U.S.-side checks into a single 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
Global hiring
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.
Local compliance
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.
Unified reporting
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.
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Skip the sales pitch. We'll walk you through a global background check workflow, show you how multi-country results are consolidated into a single report, and answer every question — no commitment required.
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