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Please Someone Help with Naturalization Delay!
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1. Applied for Naturalization 02/2002
2. Had Interview 12/2002 (passed the English and History test, but the officer said a decision can not yet be made on my application)
3. FBI name check completed 12/2002
4. FOIA came with "no records" from FBI.
I have visited the local immigration office every few months in the last year and the answer I was given was always the same "Your background check is not complete yet and we can not adjudicate your application without having your background check completed".
I also had the senator's office check up on my case and they forwarded me the letter they received from USCIS.
The letter reads "Dear Senator, we regret the delay in responding to your letter on behalf of your constituent, who has applied for United States citizenship and is awaiting his oath ceremony. As you know the world changed dramatically with the tragic events of September 11, 2001. One of the major changes within the USCIS is the absolute necessity for all security checks to be completed before any immigration benefit can be approved. Unfortunately, in many cases, these background checks may take many months to complete. The case of your constituent my name is being delayed by the background check process. The local USCIS is aware of Mr. my name 's case and is still on track for processing when the security checks are completed. Please assure Mr. my name that his case will be processed as expeditiously as possible when the results are in.
I alsohad my congressman's office check in with Immigration periodically to check on my case and the answer they keep getting for my case is always the same "PENDING".
I was arrested in 1996 for Domestic Violence and the charges were dropped by state attorney, I have disclosed this on my application and gave them the court certified paperwork.
Waiting for everyones input and suggestions please, I feel that I have no other choice but to file mandamus.
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1. Applied for Naturalization 02/2002
2. Had Interview 12/2002 (passed the English and History test, but the officer said a decision can not yet be made on my application)
3. FBI name check completed 12/2002
4. FOIA came with "no records" from FBI.
I have visited the local immigration office every few months in the last year and the answer I was given was always the same "Your background check is not complete yet and we can not adjudicate your application without having your background check completed".
I also had the senator's office check up on my case and they forwarded me the letter they received from USCIS.
The letter reads "Dear Senator, we regret the delay in responding to your letter on behalf of your constituent, who has applied for United States citizenship and is awaiting his oath ceremony. As you know the world changed dramatically with the tragic events of September 11, 2001. One of the major changes within the USCIS is the absolute necessity for all security checks to be completed before any immigration benefit can be approved. Unfortunately, in many cases, these background checks may take many months to complete. The case of your constituent my name is being delayed by the background check process. The local USCIS is aware of Mr. my name 's case and is still on track for processing when the security checks are completed. Please assure Mr. my name that his case will be processed as expeditiously as possible when the results are in.
I alsohad my congressman's office check in with Immigration periodically to check on my case and the answer they keep getting for my case is always the same "PENDING".
I was arrested in 1996 for Domestic Violence and the charges were dropped by state attorney, I have disclosed this on my application and gave them the court certified paperwork.
Waiting for everyones input and suggestions please, I feel that I have no other choice but to file mandamus.