December 2012 Filers

[jdba 22]

How can I tell if my case has been "touched"?

After you make an account and add your case number.. you can see when it was last updated "touched". My last update date was when it showed up online Dec 20.

Edited January 5, 2013 by jdba

[Cavemomma 0]

After you make an account and add your case number.. you can see when it was last updated "touched". My last update date was when it showed up online Dec 20.

Thank you so much. I now can see my last update date as December 20, 2012. Yayyyyy.

[Rymzykella 0]

Hello Everyone,

Me and my husband live in NYC, he is a USC. I was an F1 student but I believe I am now OOS due to the fact that my OPT ended July 2012(im still confused because my i-94 is stamped with "D/S" instead of an actual date to leave the United States).We got married in November2012 and we sent in the package (i-130,i-765,i-485 etc.)on December 19,2012 and according to my Post Office tracking number they got it on December 21,2012. Today is January 5th 2013 and I have not gotten a response yet....Should I be worried? Or is this time frame normal? Other folks I have seen, get responses within a week.I sent it to Chicago lockbox, I don't know where it is sent after that.Just checking to see if other December 2012 filers have heard anything yet.Does anyone know where the packages are sent after reaching the Chicago lockbox? How is that determined? Does it have anything to do with where you live? Thanks for your help

[Roosha 51]

Did you submit the G-1145 form? If you did, they would have emailed/sent a text to your husband.

[Rymzykella 0]

Did you submit the G-1145 form? If you did, they would have emailed/sent a text to your husband.

Hi Roosha,

I never submitted that form,unfortunately I found out about it after I mailed in my package it is just making me anxious sitting here waiting

[jdba 22]

Hello Everyone,

Me and my husband live in NYC, he is a USC. I was an F1 student but I believe I am now OOS due to the fact that my OPT ended July 2012(im still confused because my i-94 is stamped with "D/S" instead of an actual date to leave the United States).We got married in November2012 and we sent in the package (i-130,i-765,i-485 etc.)on December 19,2012 and according to my Post Office tracking number they got it on December 21,2012. Today is January 5th 2013 and I have not gotten a response yet....Should I be worried? Or is this time frame normal? Other folks I have seen, get responses within a week.I sent it to Chicago lockbox, I don't know where it is sent after that.Just checking to see if other December 2012 filers have heard anything yet.Does anyone know where the packages are sent after reaching the Chicago lockbox? How is that determined? Does it have anything to do with where you live? Thanks for your help

It just might take a while with the holidays in there. It took me a week to get my hard copy in the mail and I am only 1 day shipping from Chicago. It took my lawyer 2 weeks to get his copy of my NOA1. Just check to see if they cashed your check. If so there is no problem you just need to wait.

[Rymzykella 0]

It just might take a while with the holidays in there. It took me a week to get my hard copy in the mail and I am only 1 day shipping from Chicago. It took my lawyer 2 weeks to get his copy of my NOA1. Just check to see if they cashed your check. If so there is no problem you just need to wait.

ok, I will keep you guys posted.I sent in a postal money order, how do I check if they cashed a postal money order? or maybe I cannot check that.

[jdba 22]

ok, I will keep you guys posted.I sent in a postal money order, how do I check if they cashed a postal money order? or maybe I cannot check that.

You can call the number on the money order receipt. Give them the money order number and asked if it was cashed.

[Olakunle39 11]

I found this information about the USCIS background process. I just wanted to know the whole background process and then share for those who are unaware of it. My case was "touched" Dec 20. I know we all will get a quick NOA2 response.

The USCIS Background Check Process

Every individual that applies for a U.S. immigration benefit must go through a criminal and national security background check to confirm eligibility. This background check process usually involves three stages. The first and fastest of these is The Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) name check. The IBIS is a database that stores the law enforcement information of multiple agencies and the information is usually immediately available.

Once the IBIS name check has been completed, and there are no issues to resolve, the next step is the FBI fingerprint check. This check shows any criminal history within the United States, and results are forwarded to the USCIS within 1-2 days. If the check shows criminal activity, the adjudicator resolves any issues and decides if the applicant is eligible for the benefit sought. Once this step is completed, the applicant undergoes a third background check.

The third stage is the FBI name check which includes administrative, applicant, criminal, personnel, and other types of files. This name check should normally take two weeks, however, the USCIS states that in some cases, issues may take 6 months or more to resolve. This stage of the process is what is leading to several thousand delays in AOS applications.

Revision to the FBI Name Check Policy

JUST FYI ON BACKGROUND CHECK

Source: http://www.trackitt.com/uk-discussion-forums/i485-eb/670745125/uscis-background-check

[jdba 22]

I found this information about the USCIS background process. I just wanted to know the whole background process and then share for those who are unaware of it. My case was "touched" Dec 20. I know we all will get a quick NOA2 response.

The USCIS Background Check Process

Every individual that applies for a U.S. immigration benefit must go through a criminal and national security background check to confirm eligibility. This background check process usually involves three stages. The first and fastest of these is The Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) name check. The IBIS is a database that stores the law enforcement information of multiple agencies and the information is usually immediately available.

Once the IBIS name check has been completed, and there are no issues to resolve, the next step is the FBI fingerprint check. This check shows any criminal history within the United States, and results are forwarded to the USCIS within 1-2 days. If the check shows criminal activity, the adjudicator resolves any issues and decides if the applicant is eligible for the benefit sought. Once this step is completed, the applicant undergoes a third background check.

The third stage is the FBI name check which includes administrative, applicant, criminal, personnel, and other types of files. This name check should normally take two weeks, however, the USCIS states that in some cases, issues may take 6 months or more to resolve. This stage of the process is what is leading to several thousand delays in AOS applications.

Revision to the FBI Name Check Policy

JUST FYI ON BACKGROUND CHECK

Source: http://www.trackitt.com/uk-discussion-forums/i485-eb/670745125/uscis-background-check

Most of us were last "touched" around the same time. When our file showed up online. They seem to have entered a large amount of cases to the online database that week.

As for the Finger print checks .. I thought finger prints were not taken till the interview at the embassy and not everyone goes into AP. So I am thinking this process doesn't to apply to all USCIS cases. Maybe it depends what you are filing for.

[fsifuen01 2]

Two I-130s sent for wife & step-son on 12/12 & delivered to Chicago Lockbox on 12/17.

Received NOA1 text/e-mail confirmation for stepson on 1/3 & hard copy NOA1 on 1/7 (check was also cashed). Still nothing regarding my wife's application and they were in the same packet.

I've noticed most people here receive an NOA1 within a week but it took me 2 1/2 weeks, plus I'm still waiting for my wife's! Does this sound normal?

Thanks.

[jdba 22]

Two I-130s sent for wife & step-son on 12/12 & delivered to Chicago Lockbox on 12/17.

Received NOA1 text/e-mail confirmation for stepson on 1/3 & hard copy NOA1 on 1/7 (check was also cashed). Still nothing regarding my wife's application and they were in the same packet.

I've noticed most people here receive an NOA1 within a week but it took me 2 1/2 weeks, plus I'm still waiting for my wife's! Does this sound normal?

Thanks.

Was both checks cashed? or was there just one check?

[fsifuen01 2]

Was both checks cashed? or was there just one check?

Just one so far. I sent two separate checks -- one for each beneficiary.

[PA132 5]

Two I-130s sent for wife & step-son on 12/12 & delivered to Chicago Lockbox on 12/17.

Received NOA1 text/e-mail confirmation for stepson on 1/3 & hard copy NOA1 on 1/7 (check was also cashed). Still nothing regarding my wife's application and they were in the same packet.

I've noticed most people here receive an NOA1 within a week but it took me 2 1/2 weeks, plus I'm still waiting for my wife's! Does this sound normal?

Thanks.

Everyone was still hung over from New Year's parties.

Maybe they tossed your wife's I-130 because it was close at hand when the clock struck midnight. They'll find it under the crepe paper and glitter sooner or later...

[Rymzykella 0]

You can call the number on the money order receipt. Give them the money order number and asked if it was cashed.

Thanks so much-today I got an NOA stating that they are returning one of my money orders because that payment wasnt required, so I sent too much money to them...it was dated December 24th,2012 that they received it.I still havent gotten a case receipt number yet....the wait continues...