K1 Security check

[KozmicBlues 592]

5 hours ago, Mehrali said:

It's  probably because I was born in Iran, I am a British citizen but I guess since Trump took over that doesn't make a difference. 

Hi. I'm really sorry to hear your application has been pending for so long. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be! Since you said you were born in Iran, you really should look into how the recent travel ban will impact you. They recently allowed part of it to be enforced and I've read the DHS defined spouse as an acceptable tie to the U.S., but not fiancé. I'm not sure if the fact that you are a British citizen will make that irrelevant or not, but just wanted to point that out to be sure you've looked into the recent impacts. Sounds like you likely have since you specifically mentioned Trump.  

 

And as a U.S. citizen, I just want to say that I'm really sorry you have to even question whether the fact that you were born in a certain country makes a difference or not. This man's policies are by no means a reflection of the views or beliefs of all Americans. It's completely prejudice and so absurd to enforce such an ineffective policy.

 

I really hope you get an approval and that you and your fiancé will be together soon!

[geowrian 22,338]

44 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

Since you said you were born in Iran, you really should look into how the recent travel ban will impact you. They recently allowed part of it to be enforced and I've read the DHS defined spouse as an acceptable tie to the U.S., but not fiancé. I'm not sure if the fact that you are a British citizen will make that irrelevant or not, but just wanted to point that out to be sure you've looked into the recent impacts.

Being British as well won't matter. However, fiances were exempted from the travel ban as well. They were added to the list of exempted bona fide relationships hours before it went into place last week.

[Shauneg 762]

45 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

Hi. I'm really sorry to hear your application has been pending for so long. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be! Since you said you were born in Iran, you really should look into how the recent travel ban will impact you. They recently allowed part of it to be enforced and I've read the DHS defined spouse as an acceptable tie to the U.S., but not fiancé. I'm not sure if the fact that you are a British citizen will make that irrelevant or not, but just wanted to point that out to be sure you've looked into the recent impacts. Sounds like you likely have since you specifically mentioned Trump.  

 

And as a U.S. citizen, I just want to say that I'm really sorry you have to even question whether the fact that you were born in a certain country makes a difference or not. This man's policies are by no means a reflection of the views or beliefs of all Americans. It's completely prejudice and so absurd to enforce such an ineffective policy.

 

I really hope you get an approval and that you and your fiancé will be together soon!

And not all Amercians views or beliefs are reflective of the way you feel. It's irrelevant to this conversation.

 

1.  The ban wouldn't apply to him as he's a British citizen.

 

2. Fiances are not banned. So it Sri doesn't apply.

[KozmicBlues 592]

17 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Being British as well won't matter. However, fiances were exempted from the travel ban as well. They were added to the list of exempted bona fide relationships hours before it went into place last week.

oh, that's great news! I thought I had read that further clarification of a bona fide relationship excluded fiances, but it must've been an article published prior to fiance being added. My misunderstanding and thanks for clarifying! 

 

14 minutes ago, Shauneg said:

And not all Amercians views or beliefs are reflective of the way you feel. It's irrelevant to this conversation.

 

1.  The ban wouldn't apply to him as he's a British citizen.

 

2. Fiances are not banned. So it Sri doesn't apply.

Is it really that irrelevant though? The OP specifically mentioned being born in Iran and not being sure if that would impact it or not. Regardless, I felt like sharing my opinion anyway and it's not like I said much about it. OP specifically mentioned not being sure if being a British citizen would matter or not now that "Trump took over" so I felt like expressing my opinion on the matter. My apologies if it was irrelevant to the discussion at hand. Also, I certainly did not say that my beliefs are reflective of all Americans. It doesn't take a genius to understand that one single opinion or belief isn't inclusive of all people, but thank you for clarifying.  

 

And my bad on stating fiance's were not exempt. That was my misunderstanding based on an outdated article where I got my facts but now I've been corrected, thanks! 

Edited July 5, 2017 by KozmicBlues

[Shauneg 762]

9 minutes ago, KozmicBlues said:

oh, that's great news! I thought I had read that further clarification of a bona fide relationship excluded fiances, but it must've been an article published prior to fiance being added. My misunderstanding and thanks for clarifying! 

 

Is it really that irrelevant though? The OP specifically mentioned being born in Iran and not being sure if that would impact it or not. Regardless, I felt like sharing my opinion anyway and it's not like I said much about it. OP specifically mentioned not being sure if being a British citizen would matter or not now that "Trump took over" so I felt like expressing my opinion on the matter. My apologies if it was irrelevant to the discussion at hand. Also, I certainly did not say that my beliefs are reflective of all Americans. It doesn't take a genius to understand that one single opinion or belief isn't inclusive of all people, but thank you for clarifying.  

 

And my bad on stating fiance's were not exempt. That was my misunderstanding based on an outdated article where I got my facts but now I've been corrected, thanks! 

Mentioning the temporary ban or anyone's opinion on it is irrelevant...no matter what side anyone feels on it for the two reasons I stated. His prolonged background check is probably tied to Iran but has nothing to do with the ban....extended times for MENA countries have been aroind for years ans years. That's all I mean.

 

Edited July 5, 2017 by Shauneg

[janet3 1,170]

So...

Sorry to be so obtuse....but please humor me for a moment. 

I too am waiting on the NOA2  (since February) when the USCIS says "waiting on background checks" they are referring to the petitioner. ...correct? 

And when the k1 is processed to the interview stage and the application goes into "administrative processing" that is when they are doing more intensive checks into the beneficiary's background. 

Is all of that correct? 

[audacieux89 256]

8 hours ago, KozmicBlues said:

Hi. I'm really sorry to hear your application has been pending for so long. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be! Since you said you were born in Iran, you really should look into how the recent travel ban will impact you. They recently allowed part of it to be enforced and I've read the DHS defined spouse as an acceptable tie to the U.S., but not fiancé. I'm not sure if the fact that you are a British citizen will make that irrelevant or not, but just wanted to point that out to be sure you've looked into the recent impacts. Sounds like you likely have since you specifically mentioned Trump.  

 

And as a U.S. citizen, I just want to say that I'm really sorry you have to even question whether the fact that you were born in a certain country makes a difference or not. This man's policies are by no means a reflection of the views or beliefs of all Americans. It's completely prejudice and so absurd to enforce such an ineffective policy.

 

I really hope you get an approval and that you and your fiancé will be together soon!

A fiance is actually considered a close family tie

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/world/travel-ban-who-is-close-family/?utm_term=.cdf388589dd8

 

[audacieux89 256]

3 hours ago, janet3 said:

So...

Sorry to be so obtuse....but please humor me for a moment. 

I too am waiting on the NOA2  (since February) when the USCIS says "waiting on background checks" they are referring to the petitioner. ...correct? 

And when the k1 is processed to the interview stage and the application goes into "administrative processing" that is when they are doing more intensive checks into the beneficiary's background. 

Is all of that correct? 

They are most probably checking on the petitioner as well as the beneficiary.

 

Administrative processing is after the interview (approval) and before visa issuance. Everyone goes through this and nobody knows what they are truly doing during this period. Probably double checking all the documents (of both petitioner and beneficiary). It can take a day, a week, a month...depending on the country where the embassy is located.

[Mehrali 0]

That you all for your responses, you have been so helpful. 

 

Janet3, can I just clarify, you said you have been waiting for this clearance since feb? That's 5 months. :-(

 

its good news that I might not be affected, I used to live in the US but not as a permanent resident, I do have family there, even a step mother who is an American citizen, ( my twin and I were adopted) he also is an American citizen but I left for England for education reasons before I was granted my residency.( a mistake I regret all my life ). 

 

 I am a pharmacist here in England and have completed my examination and now registered in the US ( a very long and expensive process ), but since Obama/ Trump's administration I had to obtain a visa and clearance to go see family every time. 

my fiancé is a Syrian born AmericN naturalized citizen, so I guess my situation is complicated and no wonder why it might take even longer, I just hope that this is not a way to, deter people and keep them suspended. 

 

 

*thank you all

 

[Mehrali 0]

Thank you Kozmicblues you are very kind, I think the system is a little prejudice, I left Iran when I was 6, never been back, ,my twin even served in the US military. He Is married to an American  I have nephews and nieces that were born in the US and two other siblings and a step mother who are all citizens. 

 

But I guess I am a threat to national security lol. 

[goodlulck52 69]

6 hours ago, janet3 said:

So...

Sorry to be so obtuse....but please humor me for a moment. 

I too am waiting on the NOA2  (since February) when the USCIS says "waiting on background checks" they are referring to the petitioner. ...correct? 

And when the k1 is processed to the interview stage and the application goes into "administrative processing" that is when they are doing more intensive checks into the beneficiary's background. 

Is all of that correct? 

You mentioned "USCIS says "waiting on background checks""

 

How did they say that? In an email replying your enquiry or that is what the tracker says?

 

[goodlulck52 69]

21 hours ago, Mehrali said:

Our I-129 petition was received on 21st of Nov 2016. It is now July 2017. According to USCIS a security check is pending and until they receive that they can not proceed ahead. Can anyone please tell us what his means and how long doesn't it take for such checks. 

 

thanks 

Mehran 

Sorry to hear that!! Just wondering how did you know that a security check is pending? Did you ever receive a RFE? (I received an REF but it's been more than 2 months since USCIS received my response. I wonder if I am also undergoing such a check)

 

 

[JFH 12,191]

Various background checks are done on the petitioner at the petition stage. Some are for security reasons and others are for the safety of the beneficiary. I was told by USCIS when I called scout the status of our I-130 that my husband's criminal record (he's the USC) required more extensive checks to see if he was a danger to me. 

The fact that the petitioner in this case was born in Syria does seem to hold the answer to why the background checks are still ongoing. 

[Mehrali 0]

35 minutes ago, goodlulck52 said:

Sorry to hear that!! Just wondering how did you know that a security check is pending? Did you ever receive a RFE? (I received an REF but it's been more than 2 months since USCIS received my response. I wonder if I am also undergoing such a check)

 

 

Hi, we sent an enquiry  online to find out why it was taking so long. The USCIS SAID they are waiting for security checks and until they have them they can't proceed ahead. 

[Mehrali 0]

What's a RFE?