FAQ

How long do extradition proceedings typically take from arrest to final decision? Can extradition be refused if the evidence against me is weak? Can I travel to other countries while extradition proceedings are ongoing? Will I be held in custody throughout the entire extradition process? What happens if I am arrested at an airport based on an extradition request? What role does my nationality play in extradition proceedings? Will deleting a Diffusion prevent the requesting country from issuing a new one? What happens if I am detained on a Diffusion while the CCF review is still pending? Can a Diffusion be converted into a Red Notice without my knowledge? Does a successful CCF challenge against a Diffusion affect the underlying criminal case in the requesting country? Can I be arrested based solely on a Diffusion if no Red Notice exists? How do I know if a Diffusion has been shared with specific countries I plan to visit? What happens if I am detained at a border while my CCF application is being processed? Can I travel internationally while my CCF challenge is pending? What evidence is most persuasive in Article 3 political motivation claims? Can a Red Notice be reissued after the CCF orders its deletion? Will removing a Red Notice also cancel the arrest warrant in the requesting country? Does a pending asylum application in another country affect my Red Notice challenge? Can I submit an Access Request if I have already been arrested on a Red Notice? What if I need to travel urgently before the CCF responds to my Access Request? Will the country that issued the notice be informed that I submitted an Access Request? Can I use a CCF Access Request response as evidence in court proceedings? What happens if the CCF confirms data exists but refuses to disclose the details? How does an Access Request differ from a Request for Deletion? Can I challenge a sanctions designation if I was never notified before being listed? What standard of proof must the sanctioning authority meet to maintain my designation? How long does a sanctions delisting challenge typically take? What happens to contracts and business relationships interrupted by a sudden designation? Can secondary sanctions affect me even if I am not personally designated? Will being removed from one sanctions list automatically remove me from others? Does being designated by OFAC automatically trigger EU or UK sanctions? Can U.S. citizens or companies apply for a licence to transact with me while I remain designated? How long does OFAC typically take to respond to a delisting petition? Can OFAC designate someone without any prior notice or hearing? What evidence is most effective in challenging an OFAC designation? Will my non-U.S. bank unfreeze accounts if OFAC removes me from the SDN list? Will deleting a Red Notice also remove my data from national police databases? What happens if I am arrested on a Red Notice while transiting through a third country? How does a diffusion differ from a Red Notice, and is it easier to challenge? Can I find out if there is a Red Notice against me before travelling?