In my case FBI received from USCIS[Vermont] regarding my name check. But on Oct 7th FBI replied to my e-mail[Dt.Sep 27th] that my name check is not cleared. After that I checked if any hit on my name by Freedom of Information Privacy Act(FOIPA), and got the reply from FBI saying that "No Records" found on my name. So, I am happy that I need not worry too much, and just wait to FBI respond to the USCIS request. Meanwhile sent one more fax enclosing this "No Record" letter. Hoping that now they will clear my name check. My wife's name check was already cleared in 1 day. If my case is also cleared, I can expect my 485. Till then just PRAY...PRAY...PRAY...
E-mail From FBI :
i.e what the e-mail says.
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I am responding to your e-mail sent on September 27, 2004, requesting for status of an FBI Name Check.
A review of the FBI's Name Check Program database revealed that a request from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for xxxxxxx was received on March 8, 2004 and is currently in a pending status. Due to increased national security concerns, in December 2002 to early 2003, the USCIS submitted an additional 2.7 million name checks for processing to the FBI. Although 99.5% of these cases have been completed, our efforts to wrap up the remaining requests continue. This has delayed processing of other requests.
Mr.xxxxxx, please be assured that the Immigration Authorities will be notified at the earliest possible date upon completion of your case. I am sorry we are unable to be of more assistance at this time.
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