green card in 3months in dallas

EricNeesGC · Apr 28, 2005

OK. I called the FBI and some lady answered the phone. She confirmed that they are processing the begining of December for the name checks. If thats true, my name check should be done soon as it was sent to FBI in early December. She also told me that if I need to know the current status, I should email at fbinncp@ic.fbi.gov with my First and Last name, A#, Receipt Number, and day time phone number and they will reply in 3 to 4 months (yes months).

Anyway, I am going to wait a few days to see where this goes before I email them. However, the mystry still stays as to why some people get it even if the name check month is not current?

amishah · Apr 29, 2005

You don't have to wait for US Passport. You can apply right away.

tangohi · Apr 29, 2005

This is total ridiculous. People have been waiting for name check for years and they get bumped out of the queue and others get approved in 60 days without having to go thru any problems. Hail USCIS. Probably they should extend the program to all places.

amishah · Apr 29, 2005

tangohi,
They also have to go through name check and if someone's name gets hit, they also have to wait for long long time.

muni2773 · Apr 29, 2005

I dont think its ridiculous at all. This country has a right to protect its currrent residents from harms way. I had prepared myself for a 6 month wait in case of the FBI check taking longer as that seems to be what takes the longest. In some cases red flags go off for whatever reasons and it takes them longer to investigate.
Its not that people are bumped up and given special treatment, Its the opposite. People are scrutinized with the same tools and in some cases that takes longer.

I would have been totally cool if it took longer, but the fact that it didnt shows that they are not slacking but being cautious and thorough in general.

Also my being canadian makes it easier ( if need be )for them to run background checks from my home country vis-a-vis a country thats not as technologically advanced.

Cheers,

My 2 cents

tangohi · Apr 29, 2005

If you guys read through the posts there are people outside Dallas who have been waiting for name check since 2003 and 2002. How come I have not seen any of the Dallas people waiting for so long. I have no argument with others on their doing a thorough job. I full appreciate their effort and diligence, after all the yare working for our safety.My feeling is that there is no systematic way they seem to be doing this. Some posts mention that they are processing December cases now, how come then people who filed in January and later in Dallas got their name check done. I guess it is the same as the processing dates posted on usics website. Take them with a pinch of salt, in may case it worked out in my favor, so far. I have no reason to complain nor am I complaining. Just amazed at the whole process which is so critical. I would have thought that they would show urgency in working on so called flagged cases. Guess I am wrong.

EricNeesGC · May 3, 2005

pvb80 said:
Why is that it says there are no appointments currently available through INFOPASS in dallas area? Anyone has any idea on this?

pvb80,

There are a set number of appointments the USCIS gives out on a certain day. All the future dates are not released at one time. In other words, the appointment calendar will show you dates for 3 or 4 days only. If no appointments are available in those 3 or 4 days, it will say no appointments are available. My suggestion is to keep trying. You will eventually get one. Keep all your documents ready. In my case, I went through the same ordeal. However, at 1:00AM one night, I was able to get an appointment for the next morning (I guess someone had cancelled). So...keep trying until you succeed.

Eric

EricNeesGC · May 3, 2005

pvb80 said:
Thank you EricNeesGC for the information.

Also, I am from Carrollton TX (Denton county). I am waiting for my Oath cermony and do any one have any idea will I have my cermony in Denton county or in Dallas. How do I get to know the schedules for the Cermony for the month of May and June 2005???

Any information would be appreciated.

Your oath ceremony will probably be in Plano and will last about 3 hours. No one can say when your oath ceremony would be scheduled. The officer will determine it on the day of the interview. If I am not mistaken, the oath ceremony occurs 3 times a year at the Plano center. February, June and November. Depending how far you are from the next date, the maximum wait time for oath (from the day of the interview) will be 5 months.

I suggest, you keep checking the infopass to make the DORA appointment. Keep all the documents ready. If your oath is after the date for DORA interview, cancel the date and reschedule. Oh by the way, please put a note here when you do cancel your date so someone else can pick it up.

One more thing, TB tests can take up to 3 days. So, plan for your medical checkups accordingly.

Good luck
Eric

dhakaya · May 3, 2005

pvb80 said:
Why is that it says there are no appointments currently available through INFOPASS in dallas area? Anyone has any idea on this?

Hehe.. get used to it... it took me 6 straight hours of constantly refreshing it to get mine. Like Eric said, keep checkin... I would put the teenager of the house on the job for a $20, since they're chatting on AOL all the time anyways

thienthanh · May 3, 2005

Still waiting

Today marks the 85 days since we got inteviewed. Like I mentioned, I got 70th day letter with the appointment for the EAD. However I did not go for EAD as scheduled and now I feel regret and want to make a visit to Dallas office to get my EAD after the 90th day and ask them about my case as well. Eric and Dhakaya, do you know which section I should click on on the Infopass: "You have a question about your case" or "You wish to speak to an immigration officer". And also: Do you think that if I am able to make an appointment with them, do they still give me the EAD (since I did not come as scheduled) when I show them the 70th day letter?

I am now becoming disappointed after rereading all the threads here. It looks like those who received the 70th day letter may have to wait about 6 months to get approved.

I badly want to move out of state. That is why I badly need the approval. This procecss has totally changed my plan and I am loosing my patience. So I am asking an old question: Do you know how many people who receiver the 70th day letter got approved within 100 days?

I really appreciate your answers.

dhakaya · May 4, 2005

thienthanh said:
Eric and Dhakaya, do you know which section I should click on on the Infopass: "You have a question about your case" or "You wish to speak to an immigration officer". And also: Do you think that if I am able to make an appointment with them, do they still give me the EAD (since I did not come as scheduled) when I show them the 70th day letter?

As far as I know, both those options will get you to the same "windows" at the 8010 Stemmons location... where your number will be called, and an officer will try and answer your questions. I picked the latter, when I went upto ask them why it was taking so long on my case.

From what I've heard, they ask you to mail your EAD app in, if you'd missed the pre-assigned date on your 70th day letter. But I'd recommend taking it with you, and explaining to them why you need it right away. They may reconsider it on a case by case basis. I believe J4school school got it this way:

http://www.immigrationportal.com/showpost.php?p=1085516&postcount=216

BTW: I still have mine w/ 9 months left on it.. can I get my money back

thienthanh · May 4, 2005

Thank you

Thanhk you very much for your quick response, Dhakaya. You are right, both options give you an appointment in 8001 N. Stemmway. I just made an appointment for "ask a question about your case" a few minutes ago in Infopass and was given an appointment on May 17.

I need to think of a reason so they can give me an EAD on the spot.

The whole application process is killing me. I have had to delay my moving out of state which was planned 5 months ago. I have never been lucky in my life and obviously this time history repeats. I did not go for the scheduled appointment after receiving 70th day letter because I hope that I can still get approved within 90 days or so, so I can save $175, a 6 hour drive and other travel spendings. Obviously again, I made a wrong decision :mad.

anti-climacus · May 4, 2005

EricNeesGC · May 4, 2005

thienthanh said:
Eric and Dhakaya, do you know which section I should click on on the Infopass: "You have a question about your case" or "You wish to speak to an immigration officer". And also: Do you think that if I am able to make an appointment with them, do they still give me the EAD (since I did not come as scheduled) when I show them the 70th day letter?

You can click on "You have a question about your case" and talk to the immigration officer. I suggest:

On May 17th, walk into the office with your appointment letter and hand it to the security officer. Ususally they do not bother about the interview date as long as you have a letter from the "all might" Homeland Security. If they do question, just walk up to the infosys window and get your show them your "I have a question regarding my case" letter. I can almost guarantee that they will not be able to answer any question you may have about your case. They may be able to accomodate you with the EAD. If not, just ask them to go ahead and file the application right then and there instead of mailing it.

Good Luck
Eric

EricNeesGC · May 4, 2005

Very good research anti-climacus. Atleast I see more people getting approved than I thought there were. One thing that disheartens me is that only 2 people are from "Muslim" countries (or atleast thats how many I counted). Others are from Europe, Canada or South America.

dfdora · May 4, 2005

Please Help!!!!

Hello Everyone
I have been following this forum for a long time now. This is my first post. I am in desperate need for help. Please anyone who maybe of assistance...it will be much appreciated!!!
Here is my story. I came here on a visitor's visa. Now I am overstayed. My husband was resident at that time. He applied for citizenship in Oct 2002. Had his interview in August 2004. And now FINALLY going to have his oath this month. I have been unable to travel for a long time now bcoz of my status and am very very desperate to see my family. Now though a very crucuial phase is coming to an end but another one is starting i.e. applying for my green card. I am currently in Miami Florida and the timeline for GC here is 2 years!!! I have run out of patience and cant take any more waiting. So we have been thinking of moving to Dallas just bcoz of the pilot program.
Can someone please shed some light on whether they think it will be feasible for me or not and whether such a thing is possible for me or not? Also do you think we can only move for this particular task and then move back here? Please help me and dont ignore my post. ALso can anyone suggest a good lawyer in dallas area? So we can also take professional advice?
Good luck to all of us!! Thanx in advance for any help.

dhakaya · May 4, 2005

anti-climacus said:
Below you will find a timeline of DORA approvals from immigration.com, visajourney.com, britishexpats.com, and kamya.com, starting from the shortest to the lengthiest. Please feel free to add to this timeline if you find other COMPLETED AOS approvals through DORA

WOW .. that is an awesome compilation job you did there!! This will be the perfect reference point for all current and future DORA applicants.

dfdora · May 4, 2005

Please someone help!!!!

dfdora · May 5, 2005

Please Help!!!!

Thanx for the response. But like I said I have overstayed my visa and so wont be able to get AP and so unless I get my GC i wont be able to travel. I know I maybe better than thousands but one wants to do the best in solving their own problems. I have this option of moving to Dallas. And as far as I have researched even people not getting GC in promised time are better than here in FL since its taking atleast 2 years.
I am expecting some kind of direction from this wonderful forum. Anyone can also email me at dfdora@hotmail.com. If nothing else please refer me a good attorney in Dallas. Also another question can I have my medical done here in Florida? Or will I have to get it done in Dallas if I am applying from there? I am really serious about moving. So please someone HELP!!

amishah · May 5, 2005

dfdora said:
Thanx for the response. But like I said I have overstayed my visa and so wont be able to get AP and so unless I get my GC i wont be able to travel. I know I maybe better than thousands but one wants to do the best in solving their own problems. I have this option of moving to Dallas. And as far as I have researched even people not getting GC in promised time are better than here in FL since its taking atleast 2 years.
I am expecting some kind of direction from this wonderful forum. Anyone can also email me at dfdora@hotmail.com. If nothing else please refer me a good attorney in Dallas. Also another question can I have my medical done here in Florida? Or will I have to get it done in Dallas if I am applying from there? I am really serious about moving. So please someone HELP!!

I would love to help you and I can understand your situation. But I am not from Dallas nor I am going through DORA so I would not know any rules and requirment for that. May be visit www.INS.gov and look for all requirments to be eligible for DORA (like how long you have to reside in Dallas). Try to see some lawyer. I hope you get some help.

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