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costacosta said:
First expedite request was done through 800 number. Based on that we received the letter from USCIS that we need to submit written request to Field office director to request expediting the case. Based on that we sent the letter to the field director and on the second day they received the letter they started doing requesting the cases from KCC and NBC. No I did not contact the congress person. I was waiting for today`s infopass. Do you think it worth to do it?
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Well, I wouldn't have suggested contacting your congress person if it's not worth it.

I'm getting confused with the expedite discussion, but I think you're going about your case follow up the wrong way. I feel the questions you should be asking every time you go to the FO includes asking for an update on your background check, what is responsible for the delay you're experiencing, why are they not scheduling you for an interview, etc. I think you should stop talking about "expedite request" when you go to the FO.
 
Ok. I`ve just contacted congress person and they got all the details. Promised to call me back.
FO keeps telling me that they can`t advise anything until the receive the case. I put all the questions but the only thing they are telling me is that they have to have the case to look into it and answer the questions. That`s it.
 
costacosta said:
Ok. I`ve just contacted congress person and they got all the details. Promised to call me back.
FO keeps telling me that they can`t advise anything until the receive the case. I put all the questions but the only thing they are telling me is that they have to have the case to look into it and answer the questions. That`s it.
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Okay. Just hang in there. In addition to the congress person following up on your behalf, you might want to schedule another INFOPASS for two weeks down the road. Request to speak with a supervisor should you have to make another trip down. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
 
Sm1smom said:
Okay. Just hang in there. In addition to the congress person following up on your behalf, you might want to schedule another INFOPASS for two weeks down the road. Request to speak with a supervisor should you have to make another trip down. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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Thank you. I tried to schedule an INFOPASS but there is no spots available. I guess I need to check back by midnight. Supervisor is sitting next to them and they are available right away. They do not want to discuss at all as they are claiming the do not have the case with them. So wired:(
 
costacosta said:
Is there any chance NBC could adjudicate DV case without an interview?
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NBC cannot adjudicate an AOS petitio, their function is to separate the AOS petition from the AOS package and forward it to the applicable FO. Only the FO has jurisdiction over such and the FO can approve the petition without an interview.
 
Sm1smom said:
Okay. Just hang in there. In addition to the congress person following up on your behalf, you might want to schedule another INFOPASS for two weeks down the road. Request to speak with a supervisor should you have to make another trip down. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
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Congress person office confirmed NBC is still doing background check. They stated that the know the dates and try to accomplish the case by the end of the fiscal year.
 
costacosta said:
Congress person office confirmed NBC is still doing background check. They stated that the know the dates and try to accomplish the case by the end of the fiscal year.
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Did they specifically say "NBC" in their response back to you? Did they use that word?
 
costacosta said:
Yes, they did and promised to foll up today afternoon. Why NBC keeps the case so long, what is your guess?
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I'm sorry to say, but something is not right here. NBC does not conduct the background check, they only schedule it. The FBI is responsible for conducting the initial and follow up background checks, if the initial background check returns a hit. So I find it strange that your congress person's office says NBC is still doing background ground.

The background check result does not go back to the NBC, this goes straight to the applicable FO. Once the bio appointment gets scheduled by the NBC, they forward the AOS case file to the FO.

Your background check is obviously pending, and to the best of my knowledge, the NBC does not hold on to the AOS case file pending background check completion. Your FO, which is Chicago, right(?) is familiar with DV cases. It seems to me they're not willing to schedule an interview while the background check is pending. Plus, there's no way your FO can confirm your case is assigned to them if indeed the NBC is yet to send the case file to them. Unless the FO is waiting for some other file related to your L visa.

Anyway the delay you're experiencing is due to your pending background check, I'm sure of that now. All you can do is to keep following up in person with your FO. They will do their best to get the case adjudicated by Sept. 30th.
 
Sm1smom said:
I'm sorry to say, but something is not right here. NBC does not conduct the background check, they only schedule it. The FBI is responsible for conducting the initial and follow up background checks, if the initial background check returns a hit. So I find it strange that your congress person's office says NBC is still doing background ground.

The background check result does not go back to the NBC, this goes straight to the applicable FO. Once the bio appointment gets scheduled by the NBC, they forward the AOS case file to the FO.

Your background check is obviously pending, and to the best of my knowledge, the NBC does not hold on to the AOS case file pending background check completion. Your FO, which is Chicago, right(?) is familiar with DV cases. It seems to me they're not willing to schedule an interview while the background check is pending. Plus, there's no way your FO can confirm your case is assigned to them if indeed the NBC is yet to send the case file to them. Unless the FO is waiting for some other file related to your L visa.

Anyway the delay you're experiencing is due to your pending background check, I'm sure of that now. All you can do is to keep following up in person with your FO. They will do their best to get the case adjudicated by Sept. 30th.
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Do you mean delay because of background check from FBI or L visa related issue?
 
Sm1smom said:
Since they've not scheduled your interview, I think it's due to the pending background check clearance.
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Yes, tat the INFO PASS hey said they were attempting to schedule an interview, they requested the case from KCC and NBC, but NBC refused to send the case to them. It is really disappointing:( Is there any chance NBC is checking L visa related case?
 
costacosta said:
Yes, tat the INFO PASS hey said they were attempting to schedule an interview, they requested the case from KCC and NBC, but NBC refused to send the case to them. It is really disappointing:( Is there any chance NBC is checking L visa related case?
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Again, I say "the NBC refused to send the case" part is confusing. Which case is NBC refusing to send??? It can't be your AOS case file. If your FO doesn't already have your AOS case, there's no way for them to know you're assigned to them, they will not acknowledge they have jurisdiction over your AOS petition if that file is still with the NBC.

Also without having the AOS file from the NBC, there's no way for your FO to know what sort of petition you're filing or that they need your KCC file. So I'm certain your FO already has your AOS petition case file with them.
 
Hey Mom,

I had another email from congress person office. They got in touch with NBC and they stated that NBC officer talked to FO about the case and FO is aware that background checks need to be done and once all the checks are cleared they`ll send the case to FO. Do you know many DV cases has been expired because of background checks?
 
Hey Mom,

Sorry asking too many questions but I really need to know if there is any conditional approvals exists until background clears?
 
costacosta said:
Hey Mom,

I had another email from congress person office. They got in touch with NBC and they stated that NBC officer talked to FO about the case and FO is aware that background checks need to be done and once all the checks are cleared they`ll send the case to FO. Do you know many DV cases has been expired because of background checks?
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Yes I know of a handful of cases in the past who did not get approved due to pending background check clearance. Majority of delayed cases did get through - USCIS tends to make a big push to see those cases through.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes I know of a handful of cases in the past who did not get approved due to pending background check clearance. Majority of delayed cases did get through - USCIS tends to make a big push to see those cases through.
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Hey Mom,

Do you know cases hold until now and then had been adjudicated timely? I`m still thinking about if there is enough time to leave a hope at least.
 
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