Name check pending for 22 months!
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tireofwaiting
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Some more info on this, but not much!
I have my congrennman called USCIS yesterday and told here is what happened: for some reason, USCIS did not like the way FBI checked the names for 2.7 millionion requests, so they push them back and redo it. Now most of them are done except about 4000 left. We fell in these 4 thousands. Even our Congressman know this is an efficiency problem.
My congressman office tried to call FBI, but told they did not take phone inquiry now, they only ntake fax. I am wondering if there is an different number to call. Does any body have your Congressman call FBI for your name check? Do you ahve the same experence? Can you share an different number if you know?
We have been waiting too long! It is an violation of human right. It is not fair for us to suffer just because we have an different name. So I am wondering if we could put our email address here, organize an email group. So we can consult some lawyer or human right organization to do something.
Thanks
I have my congrennman called USCIS yesterday and told here is what happened: for some reason, USCIS did not like the way FBI checked the names for 2.7 millionion requests, so they push them back and redo it. Now most of them are done except about 4000 left. We fell in these 4 thousands. Even our Congressman know this is an efficiency problem.
My congressman office tried to call FBI, but told they did not take phone inquiry now, they only ntake fax. I am wondering if there is an different number to call. Does any body have your Congressman call FBI for your name check? Do you ahve the same experence? Can you share an different number if you know?
We have been waiting too long! It is an violation of human right. It is not fair for us to suffer just because we have an different name. So I am wondering if we could put our email address here, organize an email group. So we can consult some lawyer or human right organization to do something.
Thanks
That's no wonder! My congressman office called me last week, saying that he is going to call FBI to find out what happened to my name check, and will call me back in 1-2 days. Now 1 week passed, I still haven't heard from him.tireofwaiting said:
Now that you mentioned that FBI no longer accept phone call inquiries from congressman, that probably explains why it takes him so long to contact me.
tireofwaiting
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Let us make an email group!
As I mentioned before, let us make an email group so taht we can contact each other and do something.Mine is: richard7666@YAHOO.COM
As I mentioned before, let us make an email group so taht we can contact each other and do something.Mine is: richard7666@YAHOO.COM
usrfdluj said:
FOIPA has not much use
I did such request and got a no record within 10 days.
Then sent a letter to the `honorable' David Hardy who hasn't replied me yet.
I don't think there is any use of doing all this.
The US government would like to torture immigrants using such infinitely waiting game.
In US, immigrants have little rights. They can be jailed without charges for indefinite amount of time. Similarly, immigration application can be delay for unbounded amount of time.
I did such request and got a no record within 10 days.
Then sent a letter to the `honorable' David Hardy who hasn't replied me yet.
I don't think there is any use of doing all this.
The US government would like to torture immigrants using such infinitely waiting game.
In US, immigrants have little rights. They can be jailed without charges for indefinite amount of time. Similarly, immigration application can be delay for unbounded amount of time.
RamFan said:
Check this out
Guys,
Check this out. Checks explained:
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=15482&linkid=130559
Not much of use, but something to read.
Ramfan
Guys,
Check this out. Checks explained:
http://www.aila.org/content/fileviewer.aspx?docid=15482&linkid=130559
Not much of use, but something to read.
Ramfan
Name check since Feb 2004
From China
F1->H1B
485 filed Jan 2004
In Feb 2005, got an email from FBI saying the case is still pending.
Did FOIPA, got response rather quickly, "no hit"
Contacted the company (Fortune 100), was told that they could not do much until USCIS processing date passes my filing date. (I doubt that even that day comes, they still won't do much, however, they do not seem have any problem to pay thousands for EAD and APs year after year).
Contacted local Congressman, not much help so far.
allmost run out of options excpet waiting.
Really realy realy tired and almost want to go back to China now.
How many three years we have in our best age?
From China
F1->H1B
485 filed Jan 2004
In Feb 2005, got an email from FBI saying the case is still pending.
Did FOIPA, got response rather quickly, "no hit"
Contacted the company (Fortune 100), was told that they could not do much until USCIS processing date passes my filing date. (I doubt that even that day comes, they still won't do much, however, they do not seem have any problem to pay thousands for EAD and APs year after year).
Contacted local Congressman, not much help so far.
allmost run out of options excpet waiting.
Really realy realy tired and almost want to go back to China now.
How many three years we have in our best age?
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Take a vacation and go to China as you wish (on AP)
The company wouldn't care much about it. They would be happy that you stuck with the name check, means you'll be stuck with the company for years to come.
Congressman or senator wouldn't help much for one, your RD is not yet "current" per NSC processing date; for two, they can't do much to speed up your name check, it is out of their hands. The best bet is they do status inquiry on your behalf on regular basis, say every month or so.
If you really want to go back to China, take a break and travel back, I am sure you will feel better instantly!
In fact, we are planning to go back for a month this Dec, don't really care about whether I-485 approved or not.
Good luck
Yes, buddy, I totally understand. My 485 was filed Feb 2003, and name check pending since Sep 03. I've tried so many things myself, pretty much useless.expio said:
The company wouldn't care much about it. They would be happy that you stuck with the name check, means you'll be stuck with the company for years to come.
Congressman or senator wouldn't help much for one, your RD is not yet "current" per NSC processing date; for two, they can't do much to speed up your name check, it is out of their hands. The best bet is they do status inquiry on your behalf on regular basis, say every month or so.
If you really want to go back to China, take a break and travel back, I am sure you will feel better instantly!
In fact, we are planning to go back for a month this Dec, don't really care about whether I-485 approved or not. Good luck
someboby can help
I saw many of you had an inquiry for Name check. My 140 was approved on 5/5/04 and waiting for 485 approval. I would like to check my name check status with FBI. Who can let me know how to draft an inquiry. Please send me a format through email, I can add my info into it and send it right away. Your help will be appreciated.
Thanks
I saw many of you had an inquiry for Name check. My 140 was approved on 5/5/04 and waiting for 485 approval. I would like to check my name check status with FBI. Who can let me know how to draft an inquiry. Please send me a format through email, I can add my info into it and send it right away. Your help will be appreciated.
Thanks
Email FBI
To whom it may concern,
Please provide the "Name Check" status to my I-485 application:
Primary Applicant Name (self): XXX
A#: XXX
I-485 Receipt Number: XXX
Date of Birth: XXX
Country of Birth: XXX
Dependent (Spouse) Name: XXX
A#: XXX
I-485 Receipt Number: XXX
Date of Birth: XXX
Country of Birth: XXX
Applicants Home Address:
XXX
Applicants Home Phone: XXX
Should you need more information, please feel free to call me at XXXX
Sincerely,
XXX
Email fbinncp@ic.fbi.gov with the following info:markgma said:
To whom it may concern,
Please provide the "Name Check" status to my I-485 application:
Primary Applicant Name (self): XXX
A#: XXX
I-485 Receipt Number: XXX
Date of Birth: XXX
Country of Birth: XXX
Dependent (Spouse) Name: XXX
A#: XXX
I-485 Receipt Number: XXX
Date of Birth: XXX
Country of Birth: XXX
Applicants Home Address:
XXX
Applicants Home Phone: XXX
Should you need more information, please feel free to call me at XXXX
Sincerely,
XXX
My chinese fellows
It is not unusual for a chinese stuck in Name Check like you and me. cuz FBI admitted that its database has difficulty to identify chinese name. As to writ of mandamus, you got to prepare it carefully and be ready to take some risks. That means if the judge decides to compel INS to make decision on your case in 30 days, it might not be favorable decision since INS can simply deny your case for incomplete Namecheck. If you want to sue FBI, I don't know if any judge would make a decision against National Security. Ask experienced lawyer for legal advice.
It is not unusual for a chinese stuck in Name Check like you and me. cuz FBI admitted that its database has difficulty to identify chinese name. As to writ of mandamus, you got to prepare it carefully and be ready to take some risks. That means if the judge decides to compel INS to make decision on your case in 30 days, it might not be favorable decision since INS can simply deny your case for incomplete Namecheck. If you want to sue FBI, I don't know if any judge would make a decision against National Security. Ask experienced lawyer for legal advice.
That's what I am afraid of
I know for Citizenship Naturalization, there is a 120-day law (after the interview) that USCIS needs to comply. But for immigration (except for lottory GC), there is nothing like that, and it's up to the judge to make the decision I guess.
You can ask the judge to order USCIS make a decision in 2 weeks, but USCIS can also ask for extra 6 months to clear name check... So the thousands of dollars may not bring you the result you desired...
That's what I am afraid of. A judge cannot order CIS to "APPROVE" your case, but can only ask to "make a decision" within a short period of time. THere is a possibility that the decision is not on applicant's favor.flyer010 said:
I know for Citizenship Naturalization, there is a 120-day law (after the interview) that USCIS needs to comply. But for immigration (except for lottory GC), there is nothing like that, and it's up to the judge to make the decision I guess.
You can ask the judge to order USCIS make a decision in 2 weeks, but USCIS can also ask for extra 6 months to clear name check... So the thousands of dollars may not bring you the result you desired...
slave_of_dalal
Registered Users (C)
Same situtation -- Name check question
I got a mail from FBI stating:
I am responding to your email dated November 30, 2004, concerning your name
check status for immigration purposes.
The FBI completed a name check for you on March 21, 2003, and the results
were forwarded to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington,
DC.
Sincerely yours,
Michael A. Cannon/gmg
Chief, National Name Check
Program Section
Records Management Division
-- When I called my local congressman to followup the lady was extremely rude and initially tried to get away saying that it doesn't matter if your case has not been approved and its pending for more than 9 months more of the date posted on the USCIS site. On further request she called up NSC and they told her that they are sending me new FP notice. When I called her again after 1 month she told me without inquiring that they are waiting on my secutity clearance. When I thought its the same as name check and send her this email from NSC she came up with an answer that this email doesn't say that it is cleared and I will have to wait until it is cleared.
Guys does this email mean that my name check is cleared or it is pending? How can I make sure that NSC got the results from the Washington DC office. Is there any address or phone # I can call to check if the results were sent to NSC?
Thank You,
slave_of_dalal
I got a mail from FBI stating:
I am responding to your email dated November 30, 2004, concerning your name
check status for immigration purposes.
The FBI completed a name check for you on March 21, 2003, and the results
were forwarded to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington,
DC.
Sincerely yours,
Michael A. Cannon/gmg
Chief, National Name Check
Program Section
Records Management Division
-- When I called my local congressman to followup the lady was extremely rude and initially tried to get away saying that it doesn't matter if your case has not been approved and its pending for more than 9 months more of the date posted on the USCIS site. On further request she called up NSC and they told her that they are sending me new FP notice. When I called her again after 1 month she told me without inquiring that they are waiting on my secutity clearance. When I thought its the same as name check and send her this email from NSC she came up with an answer that this email doesn't say that it is cleared and I will have to wait until it is cleared.
Guys does this email mean that my name check is cleared or it is pending? How can I make sure that NSC got the results from the Washington DC office. Is there any address or phone # I can call to check if the results were sent to NSC?
Thank You,
slave_of_dalal
You are cleared of FBI name check
I believe your name check was cleared. You can also contact your senator, the congressman of your employer (if under different district), your attorney, or you can directly talk to NSC officer, fax your supporting document to NSC, etc. Your choices are wide open! Congrats!slave_of_dalal said: