What does it mean when a case is processing at the National Benefits Center?

[Freedove7 17]

My Aos was sent in April and my I 130 was sent in January

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Your I-485 is going to be processed at the National Benefits Center. Cases that are complicated/unique/ or need an interview are usually sent there.

[Freedove7 17]

Your I-485 is going to be processed at the National Benefits Center. Cases that are complicated/unique/ or need an interview are usually sent there.

That's strange.I wonder what's complicated about my case.

So it's a bad thing that my case is processing there ??

[sheeshkabelle 153]

That's strange.I wonder what's complicated about my case.

So it's a bad thing that my case is processing there ??

The complication is probably your overstay as a minor child and then as an adult until you filed your AOS.

Not necessarily 'bad' but you will probably have to go for an interview.

"The NBC will complete all necessary pre-interview processing of I-485 Adjustment of Status cases, including conducting background security checks, initial evidence review, adjudication of associated I-765 and I-131 applications (filed with the I-485 or separately), denial of adjustment of status cases for applicants who are statutorily ineligible, and forwarding scheduled cases to the USCIS Field Office for adjudication."

As far as I know, you will go through additional security/back ground checks and mostly, after a while, your case will be transferred from NBC to your local office for interview.

Edited April 23, 2012 by sheeshkabelle

[Freedove7 17]

The complication is probably your overstay as a minor child and then as an adult until you filed your AOS.

Not necessarily 'bad' but you will probably have to go for an interview.

"The NBC will complete all necessary pre-interview processing of I-485 Adjustment of Status cases, including conducting background security checks, initial evidence review, adjudication of associated I-765 and I-131 applications (filed with the I-485 or separately), denial of adjustment of status cases for applicants who are statutorily ineligible, and forwarding scheduled cases to the USCIS Field Office for adjudication."

As far as I know, you will go through additional security/back ground checks and mostly, after a while, your case will be transferred from NBC to your lo.cal office for interview.

Sounds like this might take longer than expected.Since my husband is a US citizen,I didn't expect my overstay to be an issue.Well as of December I was granted temporary protected status and I currently have a valid social and work permit.If anything,I thought my current status would speed up my green card application or make it less complicated.Im hoping for the best.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Sounds like this might take longer than expected.Since my husband is a US citizen,I didn't expect my overstay to be an issue.Well as of December I was granted temporary protected status and I currently have a valid social and work permit.If anything,I thought my current status would speed up my green card application or make it less complicated.Im hoping for the best.

It's going to take a long time since you filed the I-130 and I-485 separately and four months after the other.

Even some K-1 and K-3 visa holders have to have interviews. It's because of complications, or just luck of draw. Being married to a US citizen, having TPS and having an EAD doesn't make things less complicated. It only means you can stay here and try to lead a normal life until you have a green card in your hands.

Even though he is a US Citizen, and your over stay will be forgiven, AFTER the AOS is granted, you will still have an interview. You will get the 10 year card if approved.

What probably triggered the NBC being involved is the 18 year over-stay, your husband is a brand new (maybe a year now) naturalized US Citizen, and you filed your packages seperately.

Do I think you'll have an AOS issue? Probably not. You'll probably be fine, have your 10 year card, naturalize in a few years and life will be grand!

[Freedove7 17]

It's going to take a long time since you filed the I-130 and I-485 separately and four months after the other.

Even some K-1 and K-3 visa holders have to have interviews. It's because of complications, or just luck of draw. Being married to a US citizen, having TPS and having an EAD doesn't make things less complicated. It only means you can stay here and try to lead a normal life until you have a green card in your hands.

Even though he is a US Citizen, and your over stay will be forgiven, AFTER the AOS is granted, you will still have an interview. You will get the 10 year card if approved.

What probably triggered the NBC being involved is the 18 year over-stay, your husband is a brand new (maybe a year now) naturalized US Citizen, and you filed your packages seperately.

Do I think you'll have an AOS issue? Probably not. You'll probably be fine, have your 10 year card, naturalize in a few years and life will be grand!

My case is now concurrent though.They matched up the two applications ( I130 and I 485).It's been less than a year since my husband became a citizen.Why might that be an issue ? I hope everything turns out fine and I certainly can't wait for life to be grand ! I waited so long

[Little_My 464]

Erm.. Unless I am totally mistaken, there is some wrong information in this thread. ALL AOS cases go through NBC, formerly known as the Missouri Service Center. It has absolutely nothing to do with the case being complicated or not complicated, nor does it have anything to do with your overstay. NBC does the preliminary check of the application, makes sure all the necessary papers are there, all the forms are properly filled out, and sends out NOA1. After that, the case is forwarded to whatever is your local USCIS field office, which is where your interview will be held. This is standard procedure.

[ceadsearc 516]

Transferring to NBC is normal and not a sign of an issue. It'll be transferred to your local office later. You are adjusting from a tourist visa so an interview is required. That is the "path" that applications needing an interview generally take.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

Erm.. Unless I am totally mistaken, there is some wrong information in this thread. ALL AOS cases go through NBC, formerly known as the Missouri Service Center. It has absolutely nothing to do with the case being complicated or not complicated, nor does it have anything to do with your overstay. NBC does the preliminary check of the application, makes sure all the necessary papers are there, all the forms are properly filled out, and sends out NOA1. After that, the case is forwarded to whatever is your local USCIS field office, which is where your interview will be held. This is standard procedure.

aaahhh way back when we did a K-1 things were an issue if they were sent off to NBC. (but that was YEARS ago, back when you sent apps to your closest service center, and not to lock boxes.)

But AOS from marriage to a US citizen from a visitor visa, always requires an interview. Period. The OP has an extensive over stay (18 years) and is under TPS, that can raise some red flags, and her interview might be tough.

[Freedove7 17]

Erm.. Unless I am totally mistaken, there is some wrong information in this thread. ALL AOS cases go through NBC, formerly known as the Missouri Service Center. It has absolutely nothing to do with the case being complicated or not complicated, nor does it have anything to do with your overstay. NBC does the preliminary check of the application, makes sure all the necessary papers are there, all the forms are properly filled out, and sends out NOA1. After that, the case is forwarded to whatever is your local USCIS field office, which is where your interview will be held. This is standard procedure.

Thank goodness !!!! I was so worried.I don't know why...But I was lol

Transferring to NBC is normal and not a sign of an issue. It'll be transferred to your local office later. You are adjusting from a tourist visa so an interview is required. That is the "path" that applications needing an interview generally take.

Im not on a visa..but I guess the interview is required because im getting the Green Card through my spouse.

[Freedove7 17]

aaahhh way back when we did a K-1 things were an issue if they were sent off to NBC. (but that was YEARS ago, back when you sent apps to your closest service center, and not to lock boxes.)

But AOS from marriage to a US citizen from a visitor visa, always requires an interview. Period. The OP has an extensive over stay (18 years) and is under TPS, that can raise some red flags, and her interview might be tough.

Red Flags?? What might they be questioning ?

[ceadsearc 516]

Oh, sorry - I know you are on TPS but I thought you had a tourist visa originally. No matter - everyone except those on K visas (because they have already had interviews at the consulate before getting that visa) is required to have an interview. So your application going to NBC is just a normal part of that.

[DC85 113]

I agree with the other members , it's a normal procedure. Later on, they will transfer your case to the local office . Good luck

[Freedove7 17]

Oh, sorry - I know you are on TPS but I thought you had a tourist visa originally. No matter - everyone except those on K visas (because they have already had interviews at the consulate before getting that visa) is required to have an interview. So your application going to NBC is just a normal part of that.

:-) No,im a Canadian citizen so I didnt need a visa when I came here as a kid.Its reassuring to hear that this is a normal part of the procedure,:-)

I agree with the other members , it's a normal procedure. Later on, they will transfer your case to the local office . Good luck

I feel reassured !