AOS interview successful, but waiting for FBI name check

[LondonGooner 0]

The whole name check thing came as a nasty surprise to my wife and I. I mean we knew that I would have to go through some kind of screening but we never imagined that the USCIS and FBI could conspire to balls up such a simple procedure which is a mere formality in other countries. Since then I have been doing some research on the issue online and I am somewhat heartened that so many other individuals have taken legal action against the USCIS and FBI. We have only been waiting for eight months so I dread to think of how long I will be left languishing. I fear that it is going to take a few years for me as well for several reasons. 1) I was born in Zimbabwe and immigrated to the UK when I was a kid, 2) I legally changed my name when I was 21 for personal reasons, 3) my new last name is fairly common just like my old last name and 4) I no longer have a middle name which really makes things complicated. I have probably done myself no favours with this so I am just hoping that something positive comes out of the lawsuits and media scrutiny. I don't think we could afford to take legal action but we may have no choice but to take that option if things become really desperate.

[journeyhelper 0]

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

[LaL 418]

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

[rebeccajo 14]

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

I'm guessing it's because they are going to have to issue a 10-year greencard at this point. But for some reason unknown to us, they are wanting the 'proof' as if journeyhelper were lifting conditions.

Smells like discrimination to me. Or profiling.

Would make a very interesting news story.

Edited August 27, 2007 by rebeccajo

[journeyhelper 0]

Yes we are very disappointed that the Indy office got the FBI background check back in December and it has taken 7 months for them to do anything. We don't really have any problem with them asking for additional proof, it just seems like they could have let them talk to the officer when they went for the info pass appointment on July 17th along with bio metrics. at the appiontment he asked about renewing his EAD but the woman at the counter (who was all they were allow to speak to) said the green card would likely be arriving before the EAD. I think we are at the end of this but it is sure frusturating to keep dragging on.

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

[journeyhelper 0]

It would be nice if they did issue a 10 year card, but I will be surprised if they do. His interview was given 5 months after he applied for AOS which was only 7 months after they married. It is my understanding that they only issue a 10 year if the interview is done after the couple has be married 2 years?

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

I'm guessing it's because they are going to have to issue a 10-year greencard at this point. But for some reason unknown to us, they are wanting the 'proof' as if journeyhelper were lifting conditions.

Smells like discrimination to me. Or profiling.

Would make a very interesting news story.

[LaL 418]

You should receive your 10 year greencard if the approval occurs 24 months after the marriage.

RJ - I agree that might be the 10 year greencard thing that prompted this, but why would one need to prove twice that they entered legitimately into the marriage... CSC transferees don't need to prove at all, and neither do most LOC applicants. I know, I know - don't try to make sense of it.

JH - I do wish this comes to an end shortly for you.

It would be nice if they did issue a 10 year card, but I will be surprised if they do. His interview was given 5 months after he applied for AOS which was only 7 months after they married. It is my understanding that they only issue a 10 year if the interview is done after the couple has be married 2 years?

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

I'm guessing it's because they are going to have to issue a 10-year greencard at this point. But for some reason unknown to us, they are wanting the 'proof' as if journeyhelper were lifting conditions.

Smells like discrimination to me. Or profiling.

Would make a very interesting news story.

Edited August 27, 2007 by LaL

[rebeccajo 14]

I thought they were asking for proof of the bonafides, not entry. Did I miss something?

You should receive your 10 year greencard if the approval occurs 24 months after the marriage.

RJ - I agree that might be the 10 year greencard thing that prompted this, but why would one need to prove twice that they entered legitimately... CSC transferees don't need to prove at all, and neither do most LOC applicants. I know, I know - don't try to make sense of it.

JH - I do wish this comes to an end shortly for you.

It would be nice if they did issue a 10 year card, but I will be surprised if they do. His interview was given 5 months after he applied for AOS which was only 7 months after they married. It is my understanding that they only issue a 10 year if the interview is done after the couple has be married 2 years?

Still waiting, next month he will have been in this country for 3 years, 2 years 8 months since he applied for AOS, 2 years 3 months since interview. We have done all the right things yet it still keeps dragging on Tomorrow is time for another letter to senators office.

I still cannot believe they would request additional evidence of married life. This is years later! This isnt "another test" - this should have been cleared at the interview!!?? If the only thing they are waiting for is the namecheck to return why why why do they need this other stuff? I just don't get it.

I'm guessing it's because they are going to have to issue a 10-year greencard at this point. But for some reason unknown to us, they are wanting the 'proof' as if journeyhelper were lifting conditions.

Smells like discrimination to me. Or profiling.

Would make a very interesting news story.

[LaL 418]

I thought they were asking for proof of the bonafides, not entry. Did I miss something?

I meant "entered legitimately into marriage" not entered legitimately into the country.

(corrected inital post)

Edited August 27, 2007 by LaL

[rebeccajo 14]

I thought they were asking for proof of the bonafides, not entry. Did I miss something?

I meant "entered legitimately into marriage" not entered legitimately into the country.

Okeys.

But you've gotta send proof with LOC that the marriage is still legitimate.

u r confusing me

[LaL 418]

I thought they were asking for proof of the bonafides, not entry. Did I miss something?

I meant "entered legitimately into marriage" not entered legitimately into the country.

Okeys.

But you've gotta send proof with LOC that the marriage is still legitimate.

u r confusing me

I just still think its wrong of them to string them along and request further paperwork of validity just to issue the greencard 10 year or not. I suppose providing bonafides is small potatoes compared, but I was taking it as other's do not have to prove twice they are legit. They already went through the interview process.

Anyway - providing docs to wade through and finally finish should be the focus - and I am focusing on how unfair it is. It just frustrates me.

[rebeccajo 14]

I thought they were asking for proof of the bonafides, not entry. Did I miss something?

I meant "entered legitimately into marriage" not entered legitimately into the country.

Okeys.

But you've gotta send proof with LOC that the marriage is still legitimate.

u r confusing me

I just still think its wrong of them to string them along and request further paperwork of validity just to issue the greencard 10 year or not. I suppose providing bonafides is small potatoes compared, but I was taking it as other's do not have to prove twice they are legit. They already went through the interview process.

Anyway - providing docs to wade through and finally finish should be the focus - and I am focusing on how unfair it is. It just frustrates me.

Methinks you and I are talking about the same thing but having a brain-to-brain wavelength glitch.

And it sure is unfair. Which is why I said what I did above about profiling.

[zsam 0]

it has been a long time since I've heard some good news on this thread...

We're still waiting for an interview call or anything...even a darn RFE or something. Called USCIS...was told to get back to them in 6 months...

I am tired of waiting, waiting waiting...

[chaplin 0]

Hi all.

If the list is still valid, please add us to it. i-130 approved today, I-485 pending name check.

[doodles75 0]

Two years and three months later....

STILL waiting