I was in the same boat. I applied in NYC in July 02 and was interviewed in Feb 04. I did get my fingerprinting done in April 04.
At the time of interview I was told that my name-check is pending.
I waited for a month.
Then I (my spouse who sponsered me ) sent letters to Senators. Then we found a good Congresswoman. We went to her office. Sent her email explaining why we need to get the name-check done faster. I also sent a fax to FBI to check if they have something on me. I received letter in 3 days saying they have no record of me ( which is good).
My wife sent very strong letters reminding the congresswoman that we voted for her and that we have strong community . We also said that if you can not help us who can . After all we elected you to represent us.
Meanwhile, we contact state senator also.
You have to keep calling them to the point of annoyance. Don't worry, Don't feel shy . Send letters to every political person you know . And be consitent -be pain and at the end it will work
I got my FBI name check done in April 8th and May 9th I received myGreen card.
Hope this helps
At the time of interview I was told that my name-check is pending.
I waited for a month.
Then I (my spouse who sponsered me ) sent letters to Senators. Then we found a good Congresswoman. We went to her office. Sent her email explaining why we need to get the name-check done faster. I also sent a fax to FBI to check if they have something on me. I received letter in 3 days saying they have no record of me ( which is good).
My wife sent very strong letters reminding the congresswoman that we voted for her and that we have strong community . We also said that if you can not help us who can . After all we elected you to represent us.
Meanwhile, we contact state senator also.
You have to keep calling them to the point of annoyance. Don't worry, Don't feel shy . Send letters to every political person you know . And be consitent -be pain and at the end it will work
I got my FBI name check done in April 8th and May 9th I received myGreen card.
Hope this helps
. And also - do you have copies of the letters that you sent? I appologize if I am going too far with my requests, but I was sponsored by my husband, who is american, and lives by the saying: Those who wait, are the ones who get. Every time I asked him to give then a call, or send them a letter, he told me to just wait. I don't want to wait, I know he wouldn't help me in bothering anyone and I don't know what exactly I should say in the letter. Well, I know, just don't think I'll have the patience to say it politely....It is very hard for him to understand why is it a big deal to be "stuck" in the States and not be able to go see your family for 5 years now....