FBI namecheck

[irishgirl73 0]

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

[Otto 83]

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

The FBI namecheck you're referring to (that gets stuck in limbo) is done on the beneficiary which isn't performed when we file the petition initially.

[athena_ny 1]

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

I don't know the answer to why for K1s, but not everyone marries on a K1 or K3. My husband was on a tourist visa, and if they did a security check (I don't know if they do), it was 5 years ago - may as well have never had one.

The one for AOS may be more extensive as well.

Karin und Otto already answered.

But, there is the fact that not everyone comes on a fiance or spousal visa too.

Edited April 19, 2007 by meow mix

[BelgianSun 0]

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

Hi Irishgirl

This is my opinion ! Before they approved my K1, they did a full check................then I had to provide them with my criminal history from the age of 16 and a official paper from the ministery of justice from belgium, everything was blanco..............so what are they looking for ????

They have already so many cases and then they do check up on cases that are already checked ! No wonder their process times are far behind !

[irishgirl73 0]

It is ridiculous-I mean they check people(let's say coming in on a K-1), then they hold people up again to check the person out again????

I know the process is severely flawed, I was just wondering why they have to do things all over again?

just wanted to hear what you guys had to say-I am not ranting "YET", I just had to ask

[flutter95 4]

They do so many checks, I know that checking is ofcurse needed but sometimes,its frustrating!

I think the medical system for K1 and K3 visas is severely flawed.

[LaL 418]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

[KoshkaMoshka 0]

I stuck in this check 1 year 4 months,and many people waiting here even more:((

[Yodrak 7]

irishgirl73,

Different checks, plus they want to see if you've been bad lately.

Yodrak

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

[BelgianSun 0]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

[irishgirl73 0]

irishgirl73,

Different checks, plus they want to see if you've been bad lately.

Yodrak

If everyone has to go through an FBI clearance BEFORE entering on the K-1 visa, why is it that people get stuck in "namecheck limbo" when applying for AOS?

I just think this is so strange-I mean if they are already checked-why check again?

I just had to get some opinions-sorry if this seems like a dumb question( I am having one of those weeks )

my husband & I have both been bad lately

we had to wait through the FBI check for the K-1 because my man had 2 drunk & disorderly convictions. I just think all these people waiting for a year or so(like Rebecca's-Wes) is ridiculous.

[athena_ny 1]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

[BelgianSun 0]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

Thank you.......................now I know what all those words means !

So what do they do, to check your name ?

I have nothing bad on my name, not in Belgium, not here either.

[irishgirl73 0]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

I am just curious what will happen to us....as I said they sent his name to the FBI in the summer b/c he was denied entry here in 2005 & b/c he had convictions. Once he came back clear it only took 2 weeks to get back to the embassy in Dublin. I am just aying that it is ridiculous to do it all again when it was just done a few months ago.

And why do some people wait years????

I know there is no rhyme or reason to any of it-I just needed to see what others thought

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

I am just curious what will happen to us....as I said they sent his name to the FBI in the summer b/c he was denied entry here in 2005 & b/c he had convictions. Once he came back clear it only took 2 weeks to get back to the embassy in Dublin. I am just aying that it is ridiculous to do it all again when it was just done a few months ago.

And why do some people wait years????

[athena_ny 1]

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

I am just curious what will happen to us....as I said they sent his name to the FBI in the summer b/c he was denied entry here in 2005 & b/c he had convictions. Once he came back clear it only took 2 weeks to get back to the embassy in Dublin. I am just aying that it is ridiculous to do it all again when it was just done a few months ago.

And why do some people wait years????

I know there is no rhyme or reason to any of it-I just needed to see what others thought

doing the FBI namecheck isnt "doing the whole process from overseas again". For a visa, most places, police reports are sufficient (where as lucky us, get AR - security clearances) all this is DOS requirements. FBI namecheck stateside is for DHS. Different procedure. Many parts may parallel, but its not that same thing.

Hi

I am new here. so what means AR. DOS. DHS ????? They have all my police reports from back in belgium, nothing was on it and since I am here never had any contact with the law ! So, what are they looking for ?

DOS=Department of State

DHS=Department of Homeland Security

AR=Administrative Review

Like everyone has said, they're different areas of the government doing the check. This one is an FBI name check, and it involves checking, according to what I've read, every permutation of your name, and if a hit comes up, then they have to manually research it.

DHS isn't going to accept a DOS check, it's not as in depth, etc.

I am just curious what will happen to us....as I said they sent his name to the FBI in the summer b/c he was denied entry here in 2005 & b/c he had convictions. Once he came back clear it only took 2 weeks to get back to the embassy in Dublin. I am just aying that it is ridiculous to do it all again when it was just done a few months ago.

And why do some people wait years????

No one thinks the year long waits are "fair" - but it is what it is, and not much can speed up a name check - just ask rebeccajo. If I recall, even her senator, etc. couldn't get anything other than "namecheck still spending".

Maybe there have been hits on his name that they have to research. No one here has rock solid answers for you.

Edited April 19, 2007 by meow mix