GC approval for family based application

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rsaripalli

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My wife had her final inteview for GC(family based-thru me as I am acitizen) 12/12, The office who did the interive told us the the application is approved(she even stamped her file), but they did not stamp my wife's passport. The reason we our given was there is some "hold on some background checks". Do anyone know more about issue and had similar experience. If so when can we expect to receive a leeter from INS to get my wife's passport stamped.
I really appreicate any information on this, thanks in advance.
 
All I-485 approvals are on hold for the time being. These cases are being held until INS receives back from the FBI an affirmative response on the G-325A name/date of birth check.

Previously, the INS had presumed that if it had not heard back from the FBI within a given period of time that there had been no issue with the check. INS has now indicated that the “benefits” in question are adjustment of status, naturalization and asylum. Ancillary benefits, such as advance parole and work authorization, are not subject to this process.
 
I went thru the same thing in Nov. I was told the exact same thing by the officer(I cant stamp the pp, we need to do more background checks) But by some miracle of GOD, I got an approval letter 3 days later to come in and get the pp stamped. I was surprised at the quick turn around. My guess is that the FBI check had been done before the interview in my case and results were ready. I think that in my case the officer was a rookie(my atty said she never saw her before at that office) and had to get a senior official to sign off.
 
Einstien or anyone out there who knows...., I have another question for you - I have an F1 status and am planning to get married this march and then apply for a family based GC thru my husband. I have been told that getting our marriage registered in the US is more beneficial than getting it registered in India? Is that true, if so, what are the benefits?

Thanks
 
Not True at all. There should be no difference between a marriage taking place here or abroad- so long as you can prove docs to support the validity. Marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. What you will really need to prove is the validity of the marriage... Anybody can pay 30-40$ and get a genuine marriage certificate.
 
the only advantage of a US marriage would be less hassles of "marriage terimination" if it ever comes to that! every thing else is the same.. may be stricter child support enforcement / alimony..
 
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