More information related to finger printing
I found the following information ....after browsing around couple of other forums in this portal.
First of all there are 2 different kinds of messages we get from USCIS,when we get delayed with our FP results:
1) "... all applications require security checks... " etc. etc.
2) "... we are awaiting further information from another office..." etc. etc.
The first one is for security checks ,which is done internally through IBIS checks and the second is the NAME check that is done by an other office ,which is FBI.
if you call the VSC, and you get the reply that the case is stuck due to security check, clarify if that security check is internal (IBIS) for external (FBI Name check), and post your experience in this thread. That will help us to establish if the IBIS is the primary delaying factor, not the name check as every one of us think.
Also for reference iam appending more information for the kinds of checks done after FP:
As per Immegration.com update following are the types of security checks –
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http://www.immigration.com/newsletter1/uscis2605.html)
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IBIS (Interagency Border Inspection Systems) and FBI name checks
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(1) IBIS checks provide USCIS with information on any wants and warrants as well as information on known terrorists. These checks are run before adjudicating any petition or application. In case of a “hit” in IBIS, the center checks with the agency that keyed in the original data before adjudicating the application or petition. (2) Before adjudicating adjustment of status applications fingerprint checks are done. The fingerprint checks give criminal histories but not wants or warrants.
(3) On the other hand the FBI name check indicates whether a person currently is or has ever been investigated by any of more than a dozen agencies. In case of a “hit” in a name check, the FBI does not tell USCIS what specific information has been found in the FBI database, and USCIS on the other hand must wait for the FBI to resolve the “hit”. If the name checks are returned with “no information,” USCIS periodically reviews the checks on a set schedule. If the record is listed as “pending”, District Offices are not authorized to follow up with the FBI, and they forward a list of these records to USCIS HQ, who then follows up with the FBI. These copies are not retained by the FBI on any check it runs, hence, every time a name check is needed, the foreign national has to go through the same process again.