AOS Interview Today

[justashooter 430]

It is absolutely a sign that there has been many misteps that you have been in this process since 2006. I went from filing I-129f to green card in under 10 months and never an RFE, never a question at any interview, not one. I know, I'm perfect, right? No. I'm lucky, right? No, not at all. I was prepared by studying and all the good folks here who clued me in because I asked. I imagine, maybe I am wrong, your questions are directed to people successful in this process.

The OP has a middle eastern bene, so the background check wait is normal.

Gary,

Your comments are generally valid, but you have blown right by USCIS responsibility for delays in processing. Many people have been delayed even though they had perfect documentation. Case in point:

I made application for K1 for my wife 2 days after Imbra became effective (early 2006). IMBRA was not widely published, was not referenced on the USCIS website, and forms for complicance with it were not available until 4 months after it was required. About 40,000 people got caught up in that boondoggle. As a result of USCIS incompetency in implementation of that little law, application to issuance took us 16 months. Lucky I was working in China during most of that time, but think of the taxes I paid because of the delay. If we had been married in 2006, instead of 2007, I could have saved enuf federal taxes to pay for the whole shebang...

Then there was the "green card with wrong country of origin" issue. We sent that one back 8 months ago, and have been asking for senatorial intervention for 2 months...

USCIS ain't perfect, and you were just plain lucky.

[JODO 2]

It is absolutely a sign that there has been many misteps that you have been in this process since 2006. I went from filing I-129f to green card in under 10 months and never an RFE, never a question at any interview, not one. I know, I'm perfect, right? No. I'm lucky, right? No, not at all. I was prepared by studying and all the good folks here who clued me in because I asked. I imagine, maybe I am wrong, your questions are directed to people successful in this process.

The OP has a middle eastern bene, so the background check wait is normal.

Gary,

Your comments are generally valid, but you have blown right by USCIS responsibility for delays in processing. Many people have been delayed even though they had perfect documentation. Case in point:

I made application for K1 for my wife 2 days after Imbra became effective (early 2006). IMBRA was not widely published, was not referenced on the USCIS website, and forms for complicance with it were not available until 4 months after it was required. About 40,000 people got caught up in that boondoggle. As a result of USCIS incompetency in implementation of that little law, application to issuance took us 16 months. Lucky I was working in China during most of that time, but think of the taxes I paid because of the delay. If we had been married in 2006, instead of 2007, I could have saved enuf federal taxes to pay for the whole shebang...

Then there was the "green card with wrong country of origin" issue. We sent that one back 8 months ago, and have been asking for senatorial intervention for 2 months...

USCIS ain't perfect, and you were just plain lucky.

You know what Justashooter, Now that you mention it, if my memory serves me correctly, Nagi's case was held up for several months at both NVC and at Cairo for AP. So the fact that her visa journey has taken a little longer than others was at several times really out of her control. Sure as I stated earlier, I am sure she wished that she could have been privy to information that she only recently discovered, but such is life. She is a kind-hearted person and I only wish her the best.

[Krikit 1,163]

Not to worry, Nagi. The "approved pending background check" happens all the time at interviews. It's nothing out of the ordinary.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Ah Nagi, I am so sorry. It is surprising that they scheduled an interview before the background checks are complete, but I'm hoping that it is completed very soon and you get the good news that you want. It has been a long road for you but hopefully it is nearing its end and you will soon be able to look back on all of this as a bad dream that has a happy ending.

[Nagishkaw 510]

justashooter, yep we were held up for 9 months back in 06 with the Imbra nightmare. 16 months??? Wow, you were brave! JODO is correct, our second filing back in Feb of 07 lead us to a 40 something day hold up at NVC ( more checks ), then after my husband's first interview we were put on a 6 month AP. 0nce he was issued his visa, he could not come here right away due to his health so we had to wait another 5 months until he could actually use the visa.

Krikit and Kathryn, thank you !

JODO,I have to add that my husband told me this is a blessing for us and that I would worry over a spoon if given the chance...there's more, but I will tell ya when we speak.

[Mrs.J06 4]

Nagishkaw, I was also told during my AOS interview that my background check wasn't done. Took a little over 6 weeks until after the interview to get it finished. Our interviewing officer said they (the district office) check back with the FBI on pending cases once a week to make sure nobody slips through the cracks.

Hang in there, and try not to worry too much! Hope it will be done soon!

[TBoneTX 44,787]

Gary, ... you were just plain lucky.

This is obvious, and the poster's own experiences appear to overinfluence some of his posts. Although none of us is 100% immune to this phenomenon, a little more circumspection could be applied in certain instances by this poster.

[jasminelily 1]

Sorry to hear the backgound check delay. Hope everthing get resolved soon! Wish you luck!

[Nagishkaw 510]

Thanks guys. I appreciate everyone who stopped by and posted. Im feeling better today about this situation, knowing things suck for a reason.

Mrs.J06...thanks so much for sharing this information with me.

[polarbear 0]

Hang in there Nagi!

[Nagishkaw 510]

You too, PB !

[Angela & Paul 12]

I honestly think the "background check" excuse is BS.

Why? First it's easy to blame somebody else (the FBI) on a delay that the USCIS themselves create.

Second, getting to the AOS interview stage, you have already been through so many background checks (K-1 visa anyone?) that this should be a formality.

Unless your husband has some 'history', this is unacceptable.

Nevertheless, with time, everything will be alright. One thing I sure learned through this process is patience

Good luck, Nagi. Hang in there... you had your interview, you're nearly at the end of your journey.

[j.kevs 0]

you will be fine nagish i am sure of that...just continue to pray for the best things to come..

my prayers are with you...just think positive...no matter what be positive.

[Beautiful_years 0]

Hi Nagish,

Sorry to hear about the delay, and i really feel awful that i couldnt reach you on that day as i planned, i took ill and was in the hospital till last night when i was allowed to go home.

I feel for you, but again what can we do? Nothing but to fix the cracks and hope for a quicker/faster and more successful outcome.

Truely, we make mistakes and learn daily, if only you knew then what you know now i'm sure you would have had it fixed.

But its not over until its over... i see that its been a long strainous journey from the beginning, but i also see that you have both seen it through... so all you need is a little more patience.

Wait and see if the rfe comes and then attend to it, im sure theres a lot of people here who can help and advice on that one.

Hopefully the background check wont take long, though i wonder why they ll schedule interview when its not complete yet.

Now, Nagish, you know what the problem is, concentrate on getting it fixed.

We are all here for you, even if we can not speed the process up, we can offer you encouragement while you wait.

Support and love, as this truely is a stressful journey. I never got an rfe or interview and got the green card approved within 5months, but those 5months were like 5yrs of hell just waiting, so my dear, i know how it feels.

Hang in there and be the person we all know you to be.

This is a genuine relationship, things might take time but you ll surely get there.

Meanwhile do you think there is any other reasons why the back ground check is taking forever?

Sometimes this whole thing sucks!

[rebeccajo 14]

N -

You may recall that my husband spent 17 months in background check during the AOS phase. It really has nothing to do with having a middle eastern name. Anyone can get caught, and interviews are often held before the check is complete.

Research and preparation? Yes they are a must for this process. But anyone who thinks that research and preparation alone guarantees smooth sailing is poorly informed. The process is fraught with little areas and hitches where things can go wrong. Don't ever get so cocky about your knowledge that you think it alone can save you - or that it gives you the right to beat somebody else up for a mistake.