Help!!! Passed IR1 interview but still need to wait for some DOS check clearance

[BONEFISH83 0]

Hi everyone ,

I need an insight on this, I had my IR1 interview recently (2006), I turned in all documents needed and paid the fees, after a while i was called for the interview.

I was alone there (With out my wife), after meeting with the officer he said the following:

Said that I passed the interview and that i won't need to return to montreal to get my stamp anymore (I will mail my passport once they call me).

In addition, he said that there is a Check on me with the DOS that has to complete before i can get the stamp. And after asking him twice about how long that wait would be, he said around 6 months (could be more or less).

Next, He asked to provide my sponsor's new income taxs since the latest one was lower than the required poverty limit (although the two years before it where higher).

At the end, he handed me a statement that only containted info regarding the Tax update (not a problem), but why didn't it say anything about the check going on.

what kind of check is going on, how could the NVC approve my case and now i still have to wait

What is going on, who will tell me more about my case? I also was told to file for a FOIA, should i do that?

[aussiewench 9]

FOIA = Freedom of Information Act

http://uscis.gov/graphics/fieldoffices/scnational/ Scroll down to the FOIA information.

Security Checks are done at all levels.......Service Center, NVC and Embassy. The majority of applicants from what I have seen do not have to wait the 6 months. Send in the requested tax information and wait. That is really all you can do. They will notify you when the checks are complete. Wishing you all the best.

Lorelle