September 2010 K1 Filers

[ecce 20]

A no trace probably means that they have no record so the police were unable to 'trace' anything on that person's record (or lack there of).

For example. My fiancee's police report says something like "Nothing on this person or No trace of criminal background". Though her police certificates (for Federal and State) are very easy to get because she can obtain them instantly online and verify them online and the embassy accepts those.

I wouldn't say this next step is harder, i think that the beneficiary is just slammed with soooo much paperwork all at once and other things to do. All the forms you need to fill out are very simple.

Best thing to do is go to the consulate website of were interviews in your country are held. They probably have a list of all documents that need to be brought (Rio's website does and some others Ive looked at do).

So not really more difficult in my opinion, just a lot to do all at once.

Sorry if this question is off topic for this forum, but while we're on the topic of police records, I was wondering just wondering how picky the consulates are about the them. It sounds like you have to get police records for every country the person has lived in for more than 6 months. So, my fiance lived in Canada for eight months, and in the last few weeks he was there, he went and requested a police record. The got it to him, he stayed another 3 weeks in Canada, and then he went back to Israel. This was in October. That should be fine, right? It doesn't have to be totally retroactive (i.e., including the last 3 weeks he lived in Canada?)

[zh & m 3]

FYI: the service request before the 6-months mark, even if someone agrees to put it in for you, brings back no information (at least in my case). Today they got back to me via email - see below

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

VERMONT SERVICE CENTER

75 LOWER WELDEN STREET

SAINT ALBANS,VT 05479

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Emailed to xxxxxxx

Dear xxxxxxx

On 03/01/2011 you, or the designated representative shown below, contacted us about your case. Some of the key information given to us at that time was the following:

Caller indicated they are:

-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:

-- Information not available

Case type:

-- I129F

Filing date:

-- 09/17/2010

Receipt #:

xxxxxxx

Referral ID:

xxxxxxx

Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):

xxxxxxx

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):

xxxxxxx

Type of service requested:

-- Other

The status of this service request is:

Processing times for specific petitions at the Vermont Service Center (VSC) are provided on the www.uscis.gov website and are updated weekly. Based on fluctuations and variables that impact the processing times and for the purpose of interim or final adjudicative processing, the VSC allows 30 days beyond the posted date before the case is considered "Outside of Normal Processing Time" (ONPT).

An additional 30 days must be allowed for adjudicative review and processing before we can request expeditious processing based on an ONPT request. If the petition is still pending after 30 days, and once we receive your formal request for expeditious processing, your case will be forwarded to the applicable adjudicative unit for expeditious handling.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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That's all, folks.

[*Yankee Love* 15]

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[*Yankee Love* 15]

Found it

[Blob18 111]

Sorry if this question is off topic for this forum, but while we're on the topic of police records, I was wondering just wondering how picky the consulates are about the them. It sounds like you have to get police records for every country the person has lived in for more than 6 months. So, my fiance lived in Canada for eight months, and in the last few weeks he was there, he went and requested a police record. The got it to him, he stayed another 3 weeks in Canada, and then he went back to Israel. This was in October. That should be fine, right? It doesn't have to be totally retroactive (i.e., including the last 3 weeks he lived in Canada?)

I would think so as long as he didn't commit any crime, might want to email the embassy the interview will be at and ask them.

[J & K 2]

I just heard back about my expedite request from the VDC. In their infinite compassion for the human tragedy in Japan they have of course DENIED my request..

This was their response:

On 03/11/2011 you, or the designated representative shown below, contacted us about your case. Some of the key information given to us at that time was the following:

Caller indicated they are:

-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:

-- Information not available

Case type:

-- I129F

Filing date:

-- 09/15/2010

Receipt #:

-- EAC-XX-XXX-XXXXX

Referral ID:

TXXXXXXXXXXXVSC

Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):

--XXXXXXXX

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):

-- Information not available

Type of service requested:

-- Expedite

The status of this service request is:

Your request for expeditious processing is denied.

Upon receipt of your letter requesting expeditious handling, it was noted that your case is already with an adjudicator. You should receive a response or a decision shortly.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

Please remember: By law, every person who is not a U.S. citizen and who is over the age of 14 must submit Form AR-11 AND notify this office of their change of address, within 10 days from when they move (persons in "A" or "G" nonimmigrant status are exempt from this requirement). To notify this office of a move, visit our website at: www.uscis.gov or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. The Form AR-11 can be downloaded from our website or you can call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and we can order one for you. Instructions for filing the Form AR-11, including mailing instructions, are included on the Form.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

I do not know if I should have any hope that they mentioned that my file is with an adjudicator and I should hear an answer shortly or not. I just simply cannot bring myself to trust these clowns.

[ameribrit 37]

That is very good news! You should expect to hear something soon.

Good luck

[MochiKamo 93]

Well, at least your case is already with an adjudicator. I got a generic denial reply.

Your request for expedited processing has been received. After careful review and consideration, it has been determined that the request does not meet the expedite guidelines established by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. As such, the case will be adjudicated in date receipt order.

[EllaC 190]

Hey, guys! How are you all doing? I think my petition has left NVC Monday or today. There was a package received today, March 16 at Bucharest from NVC. I checked on DHL. And there is another package sent from NVC today that will reach the Consulate on Friday! I'm calling Dept. of State or the Consulate tomorrow to know details while my sweetie is gathering his paperwork for the I-134 package! Woohooo! I'm so excited!!!

[Anna and Ali 13]

I don't know how your police certificate will come worded, but so long as you have no criminal history in England it will come back as "No Trace".

Different countries police certificates may come worded differently

this might be a stupid question, but my panic was about the fact that i don't understand how to get a police certificate.

and when?

[mrs. carey 4]

this might be a stupid question, but my panic was about the fact that i don't understand how to get a police certificate.

and when?

Hiya! I'm not sure how it works in Jordan, but here in the Philippines we get it from the NBI which is the National Bureau of Investigation. It's a police clearance specifically for travel in the US and is valid for 1 year from the date it has been issued. I got mine September of last year. There should be a government agency there similar to this, you should call them and ask.

[ameribrit 37]

this might be a stupid question, but my panic was about the fact that i don't understand how to get a police certificate.

and when?

Easy fix. Go to the Jordan portal and ask the question there. Your fellow country folk should have the answer for you.

From a quick search I found this on the Canadian immigration website,

How to obtain a police certificate

Jordan

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?

Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Jordan

Police certificates can be obtained at the General Intelligence Department/Abdali in Amman. You must ask for the police certificate form for travel abroad. You must present two passport photographs, a copy of your passport and fee stamps.

General Intelligence Department telephone:

962 6 586 5131

If you live outside Jordan

You can apply for a police certificate through any Jordanian embassy abroad by presenting two passport photographs, a copy of your passport and fee stamps.

Hope this helps

[ecce 20]

Does anyone know, if you get an RFE, does your online case status still say "Initial review"?

When I called USCIS recently they said they had "mailed me something" last week but couldn't say what it was. I am signed up for all the text/email notifications, so I didn't think it was an RFE - I thought it was a response to my expedite request that I put in last week. But not it seems like people who get denied an expedite also get email/test updates...what would they send me only a hard copy of??

[Milushka 22]

If you would have RFE then status would change accordingly, something like this :

"Request for Evidence

On March 8, 2011, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

Sometimes system or workers are failing, ve seen single cases when people didnt get e-notification but were approved. Though they found out via calling customer service, but you say they didnt tell you wht was it. I guess you ll find out when you receive it, hope your NOA2 comes faster.

Edited March 17, 2011 by Milushka

[J & K 2]

What form do I need to fill out and send with my letter to the Ombudsman and where do I get it?