2 FBI checks - Quick Question ??

[Goodyman]

Hello,

I guess, there are two FBI checks -

1) criminal background check using applicants' FP. Quickly done, I guess.
2) The FBI's "name check" which may take longer.

How can someone know the status of both? Does the interviewer during citizenship interview tell people about their status and what is pending (if it)?

Please advise.

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Here's my detailed timeline -

July 6, 2005 Sent N-400 application via USPS Express mail
July 7, 2005 Application reached USINS Laguna Niguel, CA
July 7, 2005 Priority Date/ Receipt Date
July 11, 2005 Received "Returned Receipt" back
July 13, 2005 Checks cleared
July 18, 2005 Letter received from USINS with Priority Date as 07/07
August 2, 2005 Fingerprinting Letter received
Aug 10, 2005 Fingerprinting Date
???? FP received by FBI
???? FP sent to USCIS by FBI
14-Sep-05 Interview Letter Notice Date
20-Sep-05 Interview Letter received
???? Case be able to add online
9-Nov-05 Interview Date - SCHEDULED at 1301 Clay St. Oakland, CA

 

[ocworker]

check this post out http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=193169

your FP should be cleared prior the interview. the post in above contains a phone number you can call to check when FBI received your FP for n400 purpose, and when they returned back to USCIS.

During the interview, if nothing is pending, and if you pass the history and english test, you would be recommented for naturalization, otherwise, you would receive a notice saying the decision of your case could not be made at that moment. you can ask if name check / background check from FBI is pending.

also, don't forget USCIS would have their own background check as well.