APRIL 2018 I-129F FILERS

[Bob & Karla 162]

49 minutes ago, MateR said:

Huh - So i called USCIS - waited on hold for 25 mins. Gave them the number.
It was approved on Nov 3rd. He said that there was no email, txt or case status update on the website because they still didnt mail the NOA2.
So if some of you are wondering or left in the dark - Do was Greenbaum stated in options - Call USCIS at the number and do not push any numbers for language etc until it transfers you to an agent. Hope this helps.

Ohhh Very Nice. Congratuations! So unusual that way to know but great. You almost done.

[MateR 68]

Just now, Bob & Karla said:

Ohhh Very Nice. Congratuations! So unusual that way to know but great. You almost done.

Thank you!!! I just called because it couldnt be that all these other people were approved and our case wasnt even touched. The guy on the phone was nice. However he said that our case was approved on the 3rd - which is a Saturday. I did not know USCIS was open or working on Saturdays.
 

[Bob & Karla 162]

2 minutes ago, MateR said:

Thank you!!! I just called because it couldnt be that all these other people were approved and our case wasnt even touched. The guy on the phone was nice. However he said that our case was approved on the 3rd - which is a Saturday. I did not know USCIS was open or working on Saturdays.
 

I guess they work on Saturdays..Wait for your hard copy so you make sure

[NinPran 99]

Can someone explain to me what's the difference  between Tier 1 and 2 Please?

[Yesica 17]

Okay I’m at day 200 and hanging in here. NOA1: 4/23. My congressman’s office made an inquiry on my behalf and here was the reply:

 

 

Your constituent’s case is pending review with an adjudications officer. Your constituent should receive a notice of action on her case within 30-45 days. Please contact us again if the timeframe has expired and the constituent has not received a notice of action* from USCIS. 

 

*A notice of action may be in a form of Approval Notice, Denial Notice, Transfer Notice, Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny or Notice of Intent to Revoke.

 

I hope you find this information helpful. Have a great day.”

 

 

 

Soooo I guess it’s sitting on someone’s desk or to do pile. 

 

THOUGHTS? 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

1 minute ago, Yesica said:

Okay I’m at day 200 and hanging in here. NOA1: 4/23. My congressman’s office made an inquiry on my behalf and here was the reply:

Your constituent’s case is pending review with an adjudications officer. Your constituent should receive a notice of action on her case within 30-45 days. Please contact us again if the timeframe has expired and the constituent has not received a notice of action* from USCIS. 

 

*A notice of action may be in a form of Approval Notice, Denial Notice, Transfer Notice, Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny or Notice of Intent to Revoke.

 

I hope you find this information helpful. Have a great day.”

 

Soooo I guess it’s sitting on someone’s desk or to do pile. 

 

THOUGHTS? 

I doubt it just sitting on someone's desk because there is plenty of back ground checks going on. Let me show you what takes place.

 

As part of its benefits adjudication process and as required by law, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits. These background checks consist of four separate checks against systems within Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to facilitate the collection and transmission of information necessary to complete background check processes, USCIS maintains five information technology electronic systems: the Fingerprint Masthead Notification System (FMNS), the Customer Identity Capture System (CICS), the FD-258 Tracking System - Mainframe (FD-258 MF), the Benefits Biometrics Support System (BBSS), and the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Manifest. USCIS is conducting this privacy impact assessment (PIA) because FMNS, CICS, FD-258 MF, BBSS, and IBIS Manifest collect, use, and share personally identifiable information (PII). This PIA replaces the previously published USCIS PIA for the "Background Check Service (BCS)" which describes planned background check-related systems that were never implemented. Upon publication of this PIA, the BCS PIA will be retired.

 

Additional screening and background checks based on country of birth, citizenship, or residency in the “State Sponsors of Terrorism” (T-7) list: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria; or from the “List of 26”: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen. This is a mandatory stop list and allegedly takes 2 to 4 days, thanks in part to the partially rolled out PATRIOT (Pre-Adjudicated Threat Recognition and Intelligence Operations Team) system managed by ICE, but often take 3 to 6 weeks and if there is a hit who knows how long.

 

Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) or Washington Special Clearance,[1] commonly called security clearance, administrative clearance, or administrative processing,[2] is a process the United States Department of State and the diplomatic missions of the United States use in deciding to grant or deny a United States visa to certain visa applicants. The process involves sending a request from the visa issuing post to the Department of State's headquarters in Washington, D.C., to investigate an individual's case for possible espionage, terrorism, and illegal export of technology out of the United States.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

 

RE: I-129F Case

USCIS records confirm that the referenced case is pending background check clearance. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely manner while also ensuring public safety and national security. A small percentage of applications and petitions have unresolved background check issues that temporarily delay adjudication. Although USCIS makes every effort to resolve such cases promptly, USCIS is unable to speculate when the background check will be completed. 

If a background check reveals an issue that may impact an applicant’s eligibility for the requested immigration benefit, further inquiry is needed. The inquiry may include an additional interview and/or contact with another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible. 

 

USCIS realizes that the constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. However, the agency must balance individual inconvenience against broader issues of public safety and national security.

 

The process is not taken lightly by USCIS. They are responsible to not let in anyone that would want to harm these United States or the citizens thereof into the country. Put yourself in the shoes of a USCIS agent who adjudicated the case for the couple who were involved in the December 2, 2015 shooting where 14 people were killed and 22 others were seriously injured in a terrorist attack. Please don't be so free flowing with your comments.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, NinPran said:

Can someone explain to me what's the difference  between Tier 1 and 2 Please?

Tier 1 agents have little access to your case. They can tell you if you case has been received and can tell you that it's not finished being adjudicated whereas Tier 2 have a lot more information and normally they can answer most questions. Tier 1 agents normally give out all the pad answer like you need to wait 8 more weeks etc.

[Yesica 17]

18 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

I doubt it just sitting on someone's desk because there is plenty of back ground checks going on. Let me show you what takes place.

 

As part of its benefits adjudication process and as required by law, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits. These background checks consist of four separate checks against systems within Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to facilitate the collection and transmission of information necessary to complete background check processes, USCIS maintains five information technology electronic systems: the Fingerprint Masthead Notification System (FMNS), the Customer Identity Capture System (CICS), the FD-258 Tracking System - Mainframe (FD-258 MF), the Benefits Biometrics Support System (BBSS), and the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Manifest. USCIS is conducting this privacy impact assessment (PIA) because FMNS, CICS, FD-258 MF, BBSS, and IBIS Manifest collect, use, and share personally identifiable information (PII). This PIA replaces the previously published USCIS PIA for the "Background Check Service (BCS)" which describes planned background check-related systems that were never implemented. Upon publication of this PIA, the BCS PIA will be retired.

 

Additional screening and background checks based on country of birth, citizenship, or residency in the “State Sponsors of Terrorism” (T-7) list: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, Syria; or from the “List of 26”: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen. This is a mandatory stop list and allegedly takes 2 to 4 days, thanks in part to the partially rolled out PATRIOT (Pre-Adjudicated Threat Recognition and Intelligence Operations Team) system managed by ICE, but often take 3 to 6 weeks and if there is a hit who knows how long.

 

Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) or Washington Special Clearance,[1] commonly called security clearance, administrative clearance, or administrative processing,[2] is a process the United States Department of State and the diplomatic missions of the United States use in deciding to grant or deny a United States visa to certain visa applicants. The process involves sending a request from the visa issuing post to the Department of State's headquarters in Washington, D.C., to investigate an individual's case for possible espionage, terrorism, and illegal export of technology out of the United States.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/adjudicator-q-and-a

 

RE: I-129F Case

USCIS records confirm that the referenced case is pending background check clearance. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely manner while also ensuring public safety and national security. A small percentage of applications and petitions have unresolved background check issues that temporarily delay adjudication. Although USCIS makes every effort to resolve such cases promptly, USCIS is unable to speculate when the background check will be completed. 

If a background check reveals an issue that may impact an applicant’s eligibility for the requested immigration benefit, further inquiry is needed. The inquiry may include an additional interview and/or contact with another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible. 

 

USCIS realizes that the constituent may be frustrated by the progress of their case. However, the agency must balance individual inconvenience against broader issues of public safety and national security.

 

The process is not taken lightly by USCIS. They are responsible to not let in anyone that would want to harm these United States or the citizens thereof into the country. Put yourself in the shoes of a USCIS agent who adjudicated the case for the couple who were involved in the December 2, 2015 shooting where 14 people were killed and 22 others were seriously injured in a terrorist attack. Please don't be so free flowing with your comments.

Geez that is quite the process didn’t realize it until you poured your helpful and knowledgeable information! Thanks  

[AmandaandChayne 734]

11 hours ago, MateR said:

Huh - So i called USCIS - waited on hold for 25 mins. Gave them the number.
It was approved on Nov 3rd. He said that there was no email, txt or case status update on the website because they still didnt mail the NOA2.
So if some of you are wondering or left in the dark - Do was Greenbaum stated in options - Call USCIS at the number and do not push any numbers for language etc until it transfers you to an agent. Hope this helps.

If it’s any consolation our noa1 was April 25, Noa2 October 23, received in the mail October 29 however NONE of the sites say anything but case received still and still no notification other than the hard copy our case has been approved so what the agent told you about site update may be wrong @MateR but congrats!! 

  Check those mailboxes people 

[tirzajogja 56]

12 hours ago, MateR said:

Huh - So i called USCIS - waited on hold for 25 mins. Gave them the number.
It was approved on Nov 3rd. He said that there was no email, txt or case status update on the website because they still didnt mail the NOA2.
So if some of you are wondering or left in the dark - Do was Greenbaum stated in options - Call USCIS at the number and do not push any numbers for language etc until it transfers you to an agent. Hope this helps.

Congrats! What time did you call them? Our NOA 1 date is the same, April 25 too. Hope you'll receive the hardcopy soon!

[Kyle&Ana 718]

16 hours ago, Bob & Karla said:

Ohhh nice. Yes, they got our response on Oct,31 and something simple..This week it will be our week. Keep in touch

Remember quote me when u get it! Hopefully this is our week!

[MateR 68]

4 hours ago, tirzajogja said:

Congrats! What time did you call them? Our NOA 1 date is the same, April 25 too. Hope you'll receive the hardcopy soon!

I called them at around 12:15 CST - waited 30 mins. The agent said approved April 3rd. Just today morning at 5AM CST i got TXT and email from USCIS.  - The website says approved on the 6th of Nov.

[MateR 68]

6 hours ago, AmandaandChayne said:

If it’s any consolation our noa1 was April 25, Noa2 October 23, received in the mail October 29 however NONE of the sites say anything but case received still and still no notification other than the hard copy our case has been approved so what the agent told you about site update may be wrong @MateR but congrats!! 

  Check those mailboxes people 

 

What both agents told me was right actually. In their internal system it said approved Nov. 3rd but the woman told me that until the print order is completed and hard copy to be mailed - they won’t update anything. I got a text message oddly enough at 5am central today Nov 6 stating they took action -  case was approved - old site says nothing, new site with my account and login says approved Nov 6.hard copy to follow at some point this week in the mail if they mail it from California. 

For those others that is taking time - as Mr. Green said it is all true - they are doing a lot of extensive background checking.

[jackthomas053 18]

RFE APPROVED  

 

So happy to be moving to the next stage of this process. 

[AmandaandChayne 734]

1 hour ago, MateR said:

 

What both agents told me was right actually. In their internal system it said approved Nov. 3rd but the woman told me that until the print order is completed and hard copy to be mailed - they won’t update anything. I got a text message oddly enough at 5am central today Nov 6 stating they took action -  case was approved - old site says nothing, new site with my account and login says approved Nov 6.hard copy to follow at some point this week in the mail if they mail it from California. 

For those others that is taking time - as Mr. Green said it is all true - they are doing a lot of extensive background checking.

We have our hard copy NOA2 and have had no mail, no text and both sites still say Case Received two weeks after NOA2 approved and 8 days after receipt so it may have been true for you but not for us. There is no consistency with USCIS.

Edited November 6, 2018 by AmandaandChayne