N426 and G-325

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casper119

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I applied for citizenship in April 2010, my interview was October 19, they could not make a decision at this time and sent of for N426 and G-325. I was not applying based on military service i was applying based on being in the US for 30 years. Is this process correct for me? I showed them my DD form 212 i have been out for 10 years.
I thought those forms were only required if you apply based on military experience or am i wrong? I have sent emails to the USCIS military help but have not had any help. I recieved a letter and it said if i did not hear back in 120 days then i should contact immigration. My family is in Poland and i came here 6 months ago for this and now i might have to stay 4 more months maybe even a year?

Please if any advice enlighten me! :(
 
The U.S. Military does not report law enforcement actions or court proceeding under UCMJ to the FBI, so a seperate component of the background check must be completed for all current and former military members. It is routine and very much improved in recent years. USCIS Nebraska Service Center has access to a DOD computer system to perform the check for all but the oldest of records.
 
Ok can you tell me if the file goes anywhere for these checks or does it stay at my local office and they are done through email or other type paperwork that is sent to them?
 
casper119 said:
Ok can you tell me if the file goes anywhere for these checks or does it stay at my local office and they are done through email or other type paperwork that is sent to them?
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File stays put, Interviewing Officer e-mails or faxes the request and the reponse is done in kind, UNLESS, the applicant has a DOD Dossier which must be obtained and would be sent by mail.
 
because i talked to a military rep and he said the file was transferred to my local office on Dec 16 and he said that it usually takes 30- 60 days, is it common for files to sit without being touched?
 
casper119 said:
because i talked to a military rep and he said the file was transferred to my local office on Dec 16 and he said that it usually takes 30- 60 days, is it common for files to sit without being touched?
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When you went for you interview you saw a lot of people were there. Some, like you, will have additional things either that they will need to send back when the interviewer discovers a need for more evidence or information or that something must be obtained behind the scenes (the DOD background check or a second A-file or ???).

When the response to whatever is received the case/file gets recycled back into the workflow for review by the officer so (s)he can make a decision. The response time added to clerical routing from the mailroom to the file room and back to the officer for review (on a first in-first out basis) and the actual review time (could include legal research if someone has a criminal record) takes time.

Your file is in a line and just like in a line at the grocery store checkout, the folks in front of you could have one item or a hundred to be handled before they can get to you. 30 to 60 days is not at all unusual or unreasonable.
 
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