How much longer to wait

[Preet 0]

Hello All...

I need some advise...I had my family based Green Card interview on April 2nd 2008. The officer interviewing me told me that everything is OK from her end and that she will approve the case. However it was pending the FBI name check and she said that once that comes in they will send me the decision officially.

In my portfolio online, the last posting it has is from January 2008, where they received the RFE documents that I had mailed to them.

So my question is how long do I wait to contact USCIS about the case?

And, do I call USCIS or make an INFOPASS appointment and go the local Chicago office??

Thanks...

[CB82 0]

Unfortunately no-one knows how long it will take for your FBI Name Check to clear. It can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of years. I've seen some people on this site who have been waiting for 2 or more years now.

However, i believe a new rule has passed that if your name check hasn't cleared in 180 days, the application is to be approved and if anything comes back on the FBI Name Check then they can take away your green card.

I would say keep checking online or sign up for email updates, so if anything changes you can see there. If you haven't heard anything in 180 days make an infopass appointment and enquire about your case.

[Preet 0]

Well, oddly enough, a day after I posted the aforementioned question on the forum, I received an email from USCIS stating that my LPR has been approved. And the status now stands as "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident." The card will be sent to me within 60 days.

I wanted to thank all the great people on this forum who have helped me thru this process. Trying to file for immigration without using a lawyer is not an easy task, but knowing that I could turn to the great folks on here for answers to all my questions was a the biggest peace of mind. I appreciate all the help that I have gotten here.

See you guys back come time for Citizenship!!! Goodluck to all!!!

[Cécy 44]

Well, oddly enough, a day after I posted the aforementioned question on the forum, I received an email from USCIS stating that my LPR has been approved. And the status now stands as "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident." The card will be sent to me within 60 days.

I wanted to thank all the great people on this forum who have helped me thru this process. Trying to file for immigration without using a lawyer is not an easy task, but knowing that I could turn to the great folks on here for answers to all my questions was a the biggest peace of mind. I appreciate all the help that I have gotten here.

See you guys back come time for Citizenship!!! Goodluck to all!!!

Unless I'm mistaken your timeline says you married 2006-08-19, that's less than 2 years ago, which means that before citizenship, you will have to remover the Green Card conditions in two years.

[Preet 0]

I am aware of that...