Corra Group Offers International Background Screening for Employers Hiring Across Borders

International hiring can bring additional screening considerations, and Corra Group offers international criminal, identity, employment, education, and watchlist searches.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026 — As employers recruit employees and contractors from around the world, candidates may have professional, educational, and residential histories spanning multiple countries. Corra Group, a background check company offering a range of employment screening services, provides international background screening and verification for employers hiring candidates with international histories.

International screening can differ from domestic screening in the types of records available, search methods, identification requirements, languages, and information sources. The availability and turnaround time for records can also vary by country and region.

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), international criminal searches can present additional challenges because countries have different processes for accessing records, and criminal records are not always available in every country. For employers, that can mean a candidate's background may be documented across multiple systems, languages, and jurisdictions rather than in a single centralized record.

"International screening isn't simply a matter of running the same searches in another country," said Nick Gustavson, Co-Founder and President of Corra Group. "The information available and the process for obtaining it can vary considerably. We provide employers with a range of international screening options that can be considered based on the candidate and the position."

Corra Group's International Screening Services

Corra Group's International Candidates screening package includes several international screening options. Employers can also customize screening based on their particular needs.

Depending on the country, position, and information available, Corra's international services may include:

• International criminal searches: Searches for available criminal records in applicable countries and jurisdictions. Corra maintains an international research network for criminal record searches.
• Global watchlist searches: Searches of applicable government sanctions, watchlists, and debarment information.
• International identity verification: Identity-related searches using available information and country-specific identification where applicable.
• International civil searches: Searches for available civil records in applicable countries and jurisdictions. Corra maintains an international research network for civil record searches.
• International employment verification: Verification services related to employment history provided by the candidate.
• International education verification: Verification services related to degrees and other educational credentials where available.
• International business credit reports: Business information reports for companies in international markets.
• Additional screening: Corra also offers professional reference checks, professional license verification, social media screening, and other background screening services that may be relevant to a particular position.

The scope and availability of an international search can vary by country and region. Some searches may require additional identifying information or documentation.

"An international candidate may have a background that extends well beyond the records available through a domestic search," Gustavson said. "Our goal is to give employers access to screening options that may provide useful information about a candidate's background."

As companies continue to build international teams and recruit candidates with global backgrounds, international screening can be one component of a broader hiring process.

SOURCE Corra Group