DOS Security Check after consulate interview

[mistizagirl 0]

Question:

My fiance has been in security checks at DOS for almost 6 months now after his consulate interview. I called yesterday to get status. The lady said that he is still pending security checks and that the last update to his case was on June 17, 2008.

Does anyone know what an "update" means in regards to pending security checks with DOS?

[Revived 0]

Question:

My fiance has been in security checks at DOS for almost 6 months now after his consulate interview. I called yesterday to get status. The lady said that he is still pending security checks and that the last update to his case was on June 17, 2008.

Does anyone know what an "update" means in regards to pending security checks with DOS?

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We have been on AP since Dec 07.

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[belinda63 3,047]

An update could be anything from an inquiry from the embassy to the DOS about the status of the case to one of the agencies clearing him. There may be multiple agencies, not just the FBI involved in which case they send the security checks out one by one waiting for the first agency to clear him before sending it to the next.

A better question next time you call may be how many more agencies have to clear him?

[maore 0]

I am so sorry to hear you are now going through this. An update can mean someone looked at the file and stamped something on it basically it means "nothing /nada" until the security clearance is completed .

Here is an excellent website explaining the possible type of security clearances :

http://usaimmigrationattorney.com/Security...tiveReview.html

I assume you have already thought about how to get things moving , from my experience here is what I would advise :

1. write to the embassador - ask him/her what is happening ? and inform them you are about to get your congressman/senator involved

2. write to the chief consular officer - ask him/her what is happening ? and inform them you are about to get your congressman/senator involved

3. write to your congressman/senator and ask him/her to request for an update

4. In case you feel like preparing yourself to sue them and let a District Judge decides if 6 months is reasonable to wait to complete a security check(400 $ well worth spent) by requesting an FOA with CIA , FBI and Department of state

http://dv.semper-ante.com/

I have to admit my advise is not impartial I would like to see more visa applicants sueing the department of state because me think it is the only way for it to improve : more than 6 months to identify a potential terrorist/criminal does not make the US or the world a safer place... That 's my own personal point of view

In your particular case for example any reasonable person would think :since 06/29/07 DOS had plenty of opportunities to go through these security clearances (well before the interview date).