Just for the record, how is it possible for background checks to fail? What are the scenarios?
For our cases, we do not even have a driving ticket.
I am just asking because I do not know.
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For our cases, we do not even have a driving ticket.
I am just asking because I do not know.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
It’s rare that they “fail” entirely, but some can take a long time to clear. It is generally some kind of security related issue when this happens. Could be country of background, misfortune of sharing same name as known risk, field of study if on F1/J1 etc.
Abdulmalik
Active Member
hello there
Did anyone response to RFE more than one time , I mean submit requests documents more than one time ....
Did anyone response to RFE more than one time , I mean submit requests documents more than one time ....
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Do you mean did anyone get a second RFE, or do you mean did someone submit the same set of documents again for the same RFE? (And if the second why would you do so?)
Abdulmalik
Active Member
Yes I mean someone submit the same set of documents again for same RFE.
Because we submitted unofficial transcript and we are planning to submit official transcripts as if we get them today from schools...
Hi @Sm1smom,
I filed I-90 to get a replacement card due to my swapped name on the card last week.
Today, I received a receipt notice ( I-797 notice of action). However, my name on the notice is STILL swapped lol ( it is written in the same way it was written in my former I-797 for I-485 case approval. Therefore it is swapped)
Is this normal?lol I double checked that on the I-90 form that I filed, it shows my correct name, but at the same time, when filing I-90, I had to provide A-number, which is tied to my current green card, which then probably retrieves my swapped name in the system, which then was printed on the mail? I got also scheduled for a bio metrics next month. If this continues to happen until my I-90 is approved, does this mean that I have to tell the technician again that my name is swapped and ask them to run the bc on my name both ways?(correct and swapped)
Again thank you so much!
I filed I-90 to get a replacement card due to my swapped name on the card last week.
Today, I received a receipt notice ( I-797 notice of action). However, my name on the notice is STILL swapped lol ( it is written in the same way it was written in my former I-797 for I-485 case approval. Therefore it is swapped)
Is this normal?lol I double checked that on the I-90 form that I filed, it shows my correct name, but at the same time, when filing I-90, I had to provide A-number, which is tied to my current green card, which then probably retrieves my swapped name in the system, which then was printed on the mail? I got also scheduled for a bio metrics next month. If this continues to happen until my I-90 is approved, does this mean that I have to tell the technician again that my name is swapped and ask them to run the bc on my name both ways?(correct and swapped)
Again thank you so much!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
That seems strange to me, the NOA should have been with the name you submitted the I-90 with. Yes, should you be required to attend a bio appointment, you'll need to point out the swapped names.
Did you file a paper I-90?
Hi Mom,
I attended my interview on September 15th and everything went smooth. Officer told me everything looks good and she'll let me know of her decision soon. There are at least two other applicants that went to the interview that day and I know them (one is @maryasenath) and we all have been waiting since then. We all know that our officer hadn't requested the KCC files until the interview date. The only thing I think she might be waiting for is the KCC file. I have emailed KCC almost a month ago to check if they have sent the KCC file to my FO and they haven't responded to my email yet. We are all beyond stressed out right now. Only 5 more business days left. I know PATIENCE is number 1 solution here in most of the cases and I am almost certain that we will be approved by the end of fiscal year, but something inside pushes me to do everything I can so I wouldn't regret it in future.
I was thinking of driving to Kentucky and checking on KCC in person. I was wondering if you have heard of anyone doing that before?
I also scheduled a Tier2 call and hope to get an infopass through them. These are all the things that I can think of doing right now.
I attended my interview on September 15th and everything went smooth. Officer told me everything looks good and she'll let me know of her decision soon. There are at least two other applicants that went to the interview that day and I know them (one is @maryasenath) and we all have been waiting since then. We all know that our officer hadn't requested the KCC files until the interview date. The only thing I think she might be waiting for is the KCC file. I have emailed KCC almost a month ago to check if they have sent the KCC file to my FO and they haven't responded to my email yet. We are all beyond stressed out right now. Only 5 more business days left. I know PATIENCE is number 1 solution here in most of the cases and I am almost certain that we will be approved by the end of fiscal year, but something inside pushes me to do everything I can so I wouldn't regret it in future.
I was thinking of driving to Kentucky and checking on KCC in person. I was wondering if you have heard of anyone doing that before?
I also scheduled a Tier2 call and hope to get an infopass through them. These are all the things that I can think of doing right now.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
No, I've never heard of anyone driving down to KCC in person to check on their KCC file. Well, you can certainly do that if doing so will make you feel better BUT I'm strongly convinced it will be a waste of time. You cannot initiate a request for the KCC file to get sent, that request must come from the FO/IO in order for it to get honored. If it is any consolation, there's someone else on the spreadsheet from the same FO as you who got approved - this shows your FO at least, (if not the IO herself)is familiar with DV cases and they do know about initiating the KCC case file request. You can send a new email to KCC though to find out about the KCC file (the response turn-around time seems to have gotten better).
By the way, there are specific questions you should have asked your IO at the end of your interview though - questions such as if your background check already cleared, if the IO already as or had asked for the KCC file. Do you ask?
Yes, that makes sense. I know that we cannot initiate a KCC file request by ourselves, just want to make sure if they have sent that file to FO yet.
I asked the IO if there's anything pending under my case or I should be worried about. She said everything looks good. I didn't ask for the KCC file. My friend attended the interview a day before me and officer mentioned that she has to ask for the KCC files. So I knew it'd be pretty much the same case for me.
Thank you so much for all the help dear mom and fellow members in the group. So, in our case only my husband got the interview letter ( but I was the principle applicant). As you advised us mom, we both went to USCIS field office on the interview day, and it appeared that officer had sent me a letter, with the interview time. However, I never received it. Therefore, he was kind to interview both of us together and we were informed that our case status will be updated soon. Well, about the interview, we were interviewed for about 45 minutes. The officer asked general questions like, when we came to USA, the name of the airport, our education, jobs, etc. After looking at our marriage certificate, he asked whether we have anything else as a proof of our marriage. Luckily, we brought few of our weeding photos, so we showed it to the officer.
He was a very nice gentleman. And in about 2 weeks after our interview we got the green card by mail.
Thank you
He was a very nice gentleman. And in about 2 weeks after our interview we got the green card by mail.
Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Again, asking those specific questions re background check clearance, KCC file, etc. - specifically about your case would have provided you with specific insight into your case, as against asking if "anything was pending under your case" or going by what the IO told someone else who attended their interview. Unfortunately, you asked the IO a generic question, she provided you with a generic response.
And how do you intend to make sure they send the file if indeed you drive down and you're able to access the building or able to ask someone about your case? Anyway, like I already responded, you can certainly drive down there if it you think it will be of help.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Congratulations and thanks for confirming you were able to attend the interview with your husband. Do complete the Timeline spreadsheet with your updates.
You are right. It just when some of the folks in our community asked questions about the BC thing, officer responded in a spooky way and asked them what is it that they have done and they are worried about. Of course that we are all students here, we have done nothing, and we have already been through a rigorous BC. I just didn't want to raise the possible tension (Not saying that would have been the case necessarily), that's all.
It was just a thought Mom, really. I'm out of options and probably not thinking straight. I was thinking of providing my case information and make sure if they have sent it to the FO or not. Now re-thinking it, might not go for it.
Thanks for your help. We'll get through this eventually.
Thank you Mom, I updated the timeline just now. You are amazing!
Blade_
Well-Known Member
I strongly agree with this. I asked IO about my BG check and she said it is complete. Then, I received a "Notice of interview results" in mail after my interview stating that upon further review my BG is pending. I'm pretty sure that I received that letter because I specifically asked about my BG at the end of the interview and IO wanted to update her answer on the state of my BG.
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Had an unexpected interview experience today.
My interview went smoothly, took about 10 mins, officer said that everything looks good and the decision will be made beforeSeptrmber 30th.
I was really happy and relieved.
Then, in about 3 hours I got a call from the officer saying that I need to come back to answer some more questions. I got really nervous but headed the FO. Just before I met the officer for the second time for today my online case status has-been updated to New Card is being produced. But I didn't know that, as I was already in FO. My friends told me later.
The second time the officer didn't take my oath. I was asked about my intentions when entering US the last time as I'm on B1/B2 visa. It is really true that I didn't even think about AOS whether entering US the last time. I learned about it from my friends, then used this forum and other info to file I-485. I spent an hour telling my story and answering questions. At the ens some "witness" was called to the room to sign the transcription of my statements. The officer told me that the decision will still be made before 9/30.
My case status online is still New card is being produced. It has been 7 hours since I left the FO. And I really don't know what to expect next...
My interview went smoothly, took about 10 mins, officer said that everything looks good and the decision will be made beforeSeptrmber 30th.
I was really happy and relieved.
Then, in about 3 hours I got a call from the officer saying that I need to come back to answer some more questions. I got really nervous but headed the FO. Just before I met the officer for the second time for today my online case status has-been updated to New Card is being produced. But I didn't know that, as I was already in FO. My friends told me later.
The second time the officer didn't take my oath. I was asked about my intentions when entering US the last time as I'm on B1/B2 visa. It is really true that I didn't even think about AOS whether entering US the last time. I learned about it from my friends, then used this forum and other info to file I-485. I spent an hour telling my story and answering questions. At the ens some "witness" was called to the room to sign the transcription of my statements. The officer told me that the decision will still be made before 9/30.
My case status online is still New card is being produced. It has been 7 hours since I left the FO. And I really don't know what to expect next...
DV2021winnercouple
Member
He resented his documents and after speaking with the senator's office he got scheduled for the same-day interview without an interview letter. His interview was short and got approved yesterday.
Never been asked about his overstay.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hmm! Interesting. So when was your last entry to the US if I may ask?
7/1/21