E-Response: Security Check pending - how long to noa2?

[kion2412 3]

December 3, 2013: NOA1 received

December 5, 2013: alien registration number was changed

August 21, 2014 : ?????!!!!!!! still waiting for NOA2

guys I've been waiting for about 9 month's now for my fiancée NOA2 (I-129F)

I don't know what else to do to get a straight answer ,My Senator and I called and emailed UCSIS (CSC) we get the same response ..( background checks pending, pending, pending!!!!!)

I went as far as emailing the Associate Director for the service center Donald W Neufeld, and the Chief Operation staff Susan K Arroyo with no luck ! !! same answer ..( background checks pending, pending, pending!!!!!)

I have NO criminal records, not evening a traffic ticket ..... I work hard for a living..

just l feeling upset and down bout this case... did any of you guys waited over 9 months then got approve later on ??????

Hi! Totally hear you! I am not sure how to post a link, however below is the thread - some of us waited for 10 and more month. Unfortunately it looks like my reality too! Very-Very frustrating...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/509815-is-there-2013-fillers-without-noa2-or-i-am-the-only-one/

[Texasav8r 183]

The background checks are probably for the beneficiary in Russia and unfortunately, records and employment data, etc. are severely lacking over there. The requests may be arriving at an old employers desk, they see something they can't read and throw it away. As you know, no one is in a hurry to accomplish anything in Russia. The other problem is our side doesn't continue to push for answers...they just sit around and wait for something that may never be in process...

I have a feeling I will be in the same boat....

[DiGr 2]

What is the security check about? I always thought the 129F petition is only to check about the petitioner as it says on the USCIS website:

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

And then they would check the beneficiary after NOA2 with the consulate of the beneficiary's home country.

Maybe I was wrong

[XYZ123 2]

Yes I was also under the impression that it was for the petitioner, unless the beneficiary spent a long period of time in the US. It makes sense because the beneficiary check is done by the embassy which speaks the language and is more equipped to do the check in country.

Also for those who have been waiting like me, I got information from my Congressman today saying I'm no longer in checks and should have me NOA2 in 7-14 days!

[LaurenandCarl 16]

Yes I was also under the impression that it was for the petitioner, unless the beneficiary spent a long period of time in the US. It makes sense because the beneficiary check is done by the embassy which speaks the language and is more equipped to do the check in country.

Also for those who have been waiting like me, I got information from my Congressman today saying I'm no longer in checks and should have me NOA2 in 7-14 days!

That makes sense with security checks. I told some friends over dinner the other day about the "FBI" security checks - to an outsider it literally sounds like a blockbuster movie, we're being investigated by the FBI!

And Congrats!! That news on this page is almost as good as getting your NOA2 - I'm waiting for the day to hear that! Hope you both hear something very soon :-) Good luck!!!!

[sexymackeral 14]

Yes I was also under the impression that it was for the petitioner, unless the beneficiary spent a long period of time in the US. It makes sense because the beneficiary check is done by the embassy which speaks the language and is more equipped to do the check in country.

Also for those who have been waiting like me, I got information from my Congressman today saying I'm no longer in checks and should have me NOA2 in 7-14 days!

Congrats!!!

[Wait4ever? 50]

Yes I was also under the impression that it was for the petitioner, unless the beneficiary spent a long period of time in the US. It makes sense because the beneficiary check is done by the embassy which speaks the language and is more equipped to do the check in country.

Also for those who have been waiting like me, I got information from my Congressman today saying I'm no longer in checks and should have me NOA2 in 7-14 days!

That's great news. I was waiting for security checks to complete since end of June. Finally got our NOA2 last night.

Wishing speedy processing to everyone who is still waiting for the security checks!

[anmi 6]

The status of this service request is:

An A-number was assigned to the beneficiary resulting in the case status update reflecting an A-number change.

This was my e-request reply...does anyone know what it means???

[XYZ123 2]

The status of this service request is:

An A-number was assigned to the beneficiary resulting in the case status update reflecting an A-number change.

This was my e-request reply...does anyone know what it means???

If you're anything like me it means that it is no longer stuck in security checks. The A-number is the internal number USCIS uses to track applications, meaning that it is hopefully waiting on someone's desk, instead of getting tossed around the FBI.

[Texasav8r 183]

Yes I was also under the impression that it was for the petitioner, unless the beneficiary spent a long period of time in the US. It makes sense because the beneficiary check is done by the embassy which speaks the language and is more equipped to do the check in country.

Also for those who have been waiting like me, I got information from my Congressman today saying I'm no longer in checks and should have me NOA2 in 7-14 days!

If that's the case, then it is more screwed up than I thought. Security checks should only take a couple of weeks for something at this level. My DoD TS-SCI clearance took 6 months to complete many years ago and I can understand that as they interview everyone you ever knew basically and check your life with a fine tooth comb. Other jobs I have had required background checks also and only took a few days. In this case it is very basic and shouldn't take that long. Craziness!!

Edited August 23, 2014 by Texasav8r

[XYZ123 2]

If that's the case, then it is more screwed up than I thought. Security checks should only take a couple of weeks for something at this level. My DoD TS-SCI clearance took 6 months to complete many years ago and I can understand that as they interview everyone you ever knew basically and check your life with a fine tooth comb. Other jobs I have had required background checks also and only took a few days. In this case it is very basic and shouldn't take that long. Craziness!!

Well being DoD, you should know that any sort of inter-governmental cooperation is out of the question The way I see it, is the FBI must see that one has a S/TS or works in a sensitive field like energy, and figures they'll do their own check (despite there being 2in thick binders on those of us with clearance already).

On a semi-unrelated note, do fear difficulties with renewing your clearance with a foreign spouse? Everyone tells me that as long as I don't hide anything, it shouldn't be a problem. Also Texasav, it seems like you're through the security checks since you already have your registration number, or have you heard otherwise?

Edited August 23, 2014 by JakeDinosaur

[Texasav8r 183]

Well being DoD, you should know that any sort of inter-governmental cooperation is out of the question The way I see it, is the FBI must see that one has a S/TS or works in a sensitive field like energy, and figures they'll do their own check (despite there being 2in thick binders on those of us with clearance already).

On a semi-unrelated note, do fear difficulties with renewing your clearance with a foreign spouse? Everyone tells me that as long as I don't hide anything, it shouldn't be a problem. Also Texasav, it seems like you're through the security checks since you already have your registration number, or have you heard otherwise?

Those clearances were years ago for me but your point about cooperation is extremely valid.....and sad.

I am not sure how a foreign spouse will affect clearances or how the need for one might affect this visa process. It seems to me that if you are open and honest about it, there shouldn't be a problem. However, with current tensions between the US and RUS being the way they are, it might raise an eyebrow or two. Who really knows. I certainly hope it doesn't as we were a;ways expected to follow the rules right? The embassy will do their part in researching our fiance's backgrounds to determine whether there is a potential issue or not.

Time will tell

[anmi 6]

If you're anything like me it means that it is no longer stuck in security checks. The A-number is the internal number USCIS uses to track applications, meaning that it is hopefully waiting on someone's desk, instead of getting tossed around the FBI.

Hi!

Thank you for your answer!

Is that the stage after security check? 'cause we have never gotten a notification saying our case was under security check.

Do you think that even with the A-number they can send it to security check?

[Wait4ever? 50]

Hi!

Thank you for your answer!

Is that the stage after security check? 'cause we have never gotten a notification saying our case was under security check.

Do you think that even with the A-number they can send it to security check?

We were in security check after A-number was assigned.

[anmi 6]

So I got the answer from our Senator...

Currently, I-129F petitions thatwere filed on or before December 31, 2013 are being adjudicated. Please allow 30 days for a Notice ofAction to be mailed to your address of record once a decision has been made on your case.

Thank you captain obvious for nothing........

that was the same answer USCIS gave us! we could have done that.....argh...

so annoying.....

231 days today!

Edited August 25, 2014 by anmi