Attached
is the letter and information I got from this thread.
Many thanks to the people who wrote this and sorry I forgot your name.
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How do I
a) Contact elected representative?
Go to your elected representative’s web site (
www.senate.gov; www.house.gov; or Google with your city name). Download their ‘privacy disclosure’ form, fill it and sign it. Attach it along with your request letter and fax it to them. If they have an office in your place, personally meet them and explain the situation.
b) Who is better? Senator or house-representative? It doesn’t matter for a status inquiry with the FBI. Try to go with the one who is relatively more friendly.
8. If I am stuck in name check what do I do???
a. Request a FOIPA report from FBI. Go to FBI website
(
http://foia.fbi.gov/privacy_instruc.pdf). Read instructions and Click Privacy act request form. (
http://foia.fbi.gov/privacy_request.pdf ). Fill this form, sign it and mail it (DO NOT FAX IT, FBI needs a signed original copy). Also include other information like previous addresses etc in a separate sheet.
Mail it to:
David M. Hardy
Section Chief
Records/Information Dissemination Section
Records Management Division, FBI
Washington, D.C. 20535
b. Request your elected representative for expediting the name check (normally they just do a status inquiry. But if you have any contacts in their office or a strong case then you can request them to do this. Actually they can help on this matter if they want to.
c. What do I write in the request letter?
(Here is a template:
Dear------ (sir, committee members, senator etc)
I am writing this mail requesting your assistance in resolving my pending Security clearance with regards to my Adjustment of status petition with USCIS.
I am a working as a …….. at the xxxx University. I have been working in ------- laboratory in the Department of ---- since January 2000. I am a citizen of (country) and my area of specialization is ----. Over the past -- years, I have been involved in several federally funded research projects including ------ that are mainly focused on the -------in the USA.
(Employer’s name) filed employment based immigration petition on my behalf in ----
(Under xxx category, EB--) with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permanent residency in the US. The application (I140 petition) was subsequently approved in ---. My adjustment of status petition (I485) is still pending with USCIS, because of pending Security Check (background check) from the FBI.
My FOIPA request to Mr. David M. Hardy’s office of FBI showed ‘ NO RECORDS in file’. I have never involved in any criminal/unlawful activities either in the USA or in (home country). Since my arrival in the USA on ----, I have maintained my legal Status throughout. In spite of these facts, my security check has been pending at FBI since ---.
I am worried that my adjustment of status petition will be in jeopardy, if there is an undue delay in FBI security clearance. This will adversely affect my employment with (employer name) and as I am actively involved in University’s research efforts, I am unable to apply for several grants that require permanent resident status. In addition, since my wife cannot work till she gets the green card, this delay in processing is causing tremendous financial burden for my family . Considering these, I humbly request your assistance in expediting the pending security clearance from FBI. I am herewith providing all the information with respect to my petition.
I
really appreciate your assistance in this matter. Please contact me at xxxxxx or e-mail -------------, if further information is required.
Thanking you, Sincerely)
Fax your request along with their privacy disclosure statement. Call their office in a couple of days and speak with the concerned person in-charge of immigration.
9. How can I contact FBI directly?
FBI used to respond initially but not anymore. You can e-mail your request
(FBINNCP@ic.fbi.gov). Again, they used to respond in 3-6 months earlier. I received response after e-mailing several times. Ask your employer e-mail from their ID. I think the key is how you draft your letter. Explain in your mail the possible reasons that you think might be causing the delay (like un-related FBI enquiry, common name, working in a sensitive laboratory etc)
10. Write to the Records management division (Mr. Hooton’s office), ask your
employer/boss to write to them.
11. Write to Senate Judiciary sub-committee on immigration
http://judiciary.senate.gov/subcommittees/immigration109.cfm
(fax: 202-224-9102) and house judiciary committee (both majority and minority)
http://judiciary.house.gov/
12. Contact your local FBI office
http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm and request them
to expedite the name check.
13. What information do I have to include with the request letters?
Type of application, service center, receipt numbers and A#, contact information, DOB
etc (in a separate sheet) and copy of FOIPA report.
DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE.
DO NOT EXPECT FAST RESPONSE FROM ANY AGENCY.
USE GOOGLE SERVICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
IF YOU TRY DIFFERENT THINGS, ONE OF THEM WILL PROBABLY
WORK.
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