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4izenough   3

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Hello all,

 

wWfe had an interview back in April 2016. to date,

they have not given her an approval, even though she passed all civic questions.

We've called them and even went to the local office. They just kept saying, waiting on a third party respond.

It cant be the background check, because background can't be that long.

 

So my question is, is it time for a lawyer? and what can they do, other than what we've already done. Call the USCIS, went to the local office with an appointment.(twice)

 

This is january 2017.

thanks for your respond.

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geowrian Grand Master

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Unfortunately, all you can really do is keep waiting and reaching out to them for an update. You can try reaching out to your local congressman as well.

 

Most likely they are waiting for a response or verification of a document, background check, etc. Filling in your timeline would help people try to assist as well.

 

I'm doubtful a lawyer would make the process go any faster. USCIS moves at USCIS's pace and nobody else's.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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4izenough   3

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Hey  NikLR,

I'm sorry, i don't know how to do that here.

but if you mean this.. ok

 

N-400 received March 216

N-400 interview April 2016

N-400 call case status check  August 2016

N-400 local office visit September 2016

N-400 Now january 2017 ( no respond from USCIS).

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TBoneTX   45,288

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*** Thread is moved from the US Citizenship main forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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bxman   13

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We're kinda in the same boat

Did biometrics in September but nothing as yet on an interview

Looks like it's all come to a stop at USICS

When I call they just say they're working March 2016 filers (Norfolk)

When we went for biometrics the place looked like a ghost town. More employees than customers 

At this point it's usually a 4 month process. MAYBE it'll change under Trump?

Anyone else have insight?

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Penguin_ie Grand Master

Penguin_ie   5,993

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Op- the fact that they mention a third party is odd.  I am guessing it IS a background thing, perhaps an FBI name check if there is someone with a similar name who has had legal trouble.  Do get your Copngress man/ woman involved.

 

BXman- your case is different as you are waiting for an interview, not a decision.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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7 hours ago, 4izenough said:

Hey  NikLR,

I'm sorry, i don't know how to do that here.

but if you mean this.. ok

 

N-400 received March 216

N-400 interview April 2016

N-400 call case status check  August 2016

N-400 local office visit September 2016

N-400 Now january 2017 ( no respond from USCIS).

Nope I meant here.  http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=99881:)

 

And I agree with Penguin. Time to start looking for outside help to get answers. 

 

Edited by NikLR

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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Sagot   1,548

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10 hours ago, 4izenough said:

Hello all,

 

wWfe had an interview back in April 2016. to date,

they have not given her an approval, even though she passed all civic questions.

We've called them and even went to the local office. They just kept saying, waiting on a third party respond.

It cant be the background check, because background can't be that long.

 

So my question is, is it time for a lawyer? and what can they do, other than what we've already done. Call the USCIS, went to the local office with an appointment.(twice)

 

This is january 2017.

thanks for your respond.

 

What was stated on the N-652 you wife received after the interview?

 

My wife received an N-652 at her interview with the top box checked stating she had passed all the tests, then box A was checked stating her application was recommended for approval.

Visa chase and citizenship.. DONE!

 

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Sagot   1,548

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5 hours ago, bxman said:

We're kinda in the same boat

Did biometrics in September but nothing as yet on an interview

Looks like it's all come to a stop at USICS

When I call they just say they're working March 2016 filers (Norfolk)

When we went for biometrics the place looked like a ghost town. More employees than customers 

At this point it's usually a 4 month process. MAYBE it'll change under Trump?

Anyone else have insight?

It could be you have the wrong numbers on your mailbox... :lol:   

Visa chase and citizenship.. DONE!

 

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TigerFlower   61

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OP I think it's amazing you filed in March 2016 and got an interview April 2016. When was your biometrics done (fingerprints)?

 

bxman, there does seem to be a slow down for the interview dates all around. 

 

 

K-1
03/09/12 - NoA1
10/04/12 - NoA2 (210 days)

AoS

01/25/13 - NoA1
08/15/13 - NoA2 (199 days)
 

RoC
05/21/15 - NoA1

11/02/15 - NoA2 (164 days)
 

N-400

08/18/16 - NoA1
03/14/17 - Interview

03/16/17 - Oath Ceremony (217 days)

US citizen

Total time start to finish: 5 years, 12 days (1,838 days)

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4izenough Explorer

4izenough   3

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Thank you all for responding.

Yes, she had her biometric before the interview. We're just in  limbo...waiting. and she's getting mad, blaming me. : (

i wrote a letter to our congressman last night. 

I guess at the point all the lawyer will do is call them and ask the same questions as we did, and take our money..

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