What is Security Clearance/Check?

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Piyushind

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Is anybody know what is security clearance or Security check? How long it takes???

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Piyushind
 
I believe you are referring to the FBI Name/Background check. It is synonym with Security Clearance/Check.
Typically this check takes few months, but if your name is common to those that are on the FBI's wanted list, the check may take many months.
There are some people whoes check got cleared in 2-3 months (typical) but in some situations those checks took around 1-1/2 years. However that is not very common.
 
Guju,

Do you know when your name is sent for FBI Name/Background check? and how many times do they need?


Thanks,
 
Good question peterwang60, I too am looking for this information from someone knowledgeable; whether name check is done only once for the entire life of an I-485 processing or it has a specific validity period, like in case of FP.

On your other question, somewhere I read that USCIS sends name check request to FBI in batches, picking applicants in some kind of sequential order that they follow. Hope it helps.

Kashish

peterwang60 said:
Guju,

Do you know when your name is sent for FBI Name/Background check? and how many times do they need?


Thanks,
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Generally FBI Name check is done only once in the entire I485 process and as soon as your case is touched initially by the IIO, he sends your Name to FBI for background checking.

FBI Finger Printing is valid for 15 months and if your case doesn't get approved by that time, you will have to go for another FP.

IBIS check is done internally by CIS which is valid for 90 days.
 
What is FBI's contact number?

I read FBI's contact number sometimes back in some thread. But if anybody knows then please reply and give the number.

Thanks
Piyushind
 
Here is the FBI contact no. for Name Check

Phone# 202-324-2399
Fax# 202-324-3367

It is preferable to fax them Applicant's name, A#, DOB, mailing address and e-mail address. They usually repsond within 2 weeks about the status of security check.
 
Thanks!!

That helps.

Kashish

needhelp1 said:
Generally FBI Name check is done only once in the entire I485 process and as soon as your case is touched initially by the IIO, he sends your Name to FBI for background checking.

FBI Finger Printing is valid for 15 months and if your case doesn't get approved by that time, you will have to go for another FP.

IBIS check is done internally by CIS which is valid for 90 days.
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wamu said:
Phone# 202-324-2399
Fax# 202-324-3367

It is preferable to fax them Applicant's name, A#, DOB, mailing address and e-mail address. They usually repsond within 2 weeks about the status of security check.
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Do they (FBI) reply by email or fax? I feel more comfortable if they reply by email, shared fax machine is not very convenient for this issue. Thanks.
 
I found this great posting from "pralay" on background checks:

1. IBIS (done by USCIS themselves) - this check has validity of 90 days -
this check is against IBIS (maintained by USCPC - Customs and Border Patrol)
using applicant's full name and date of birth (without place or country of
birth). This check is done by USCIS staff on the computer terminals
connected to IBIS. A no hit is termed "IBIS OK" in BCIS' jargon. An "IBIS
DNR" (Does Not Relate) is when a match exists but does not relate to the
applicant, which is, in other worlds, a no hit as well. IBIS is exempt from
FOIPA requests, that is, a person cannot use FOIPA to find out if his/her
name is in IBIS.

2. FBI Fingerprint (FD258) Ident against NCIC database - this has a vaildity
of 18 months, per a MOU between FBI and USCIS. Any applicant can call FBI
NCIC (Clarksburg, WV) at 304-625-3878 to find out if his/her fingerprint
ident. result has been sent back to USCIS. Work through various voice prompt
at this phone number to talk to a live representative. The results of this
check are normally returned within 24 hours for person with no criminal
records or outstanding warrants. No hit is termed "NO IDENT" in FBI's
jargon. An FOIPA request (with FD258/fingerprints) would reveal if an ident.
record exist or not.

3. FBI Name Check against Central Records System (CRS) - this check
basically meant to find out if the applicant has ever been subject/target of
any FBI investigation. There is no documented validity period for this
check. This check can take anywhere from 1 day to 1 year. No hit is termed
"NO RECORD" in FBI's jargon.An FOIPA request would reveal if a record exists
or not. FBI may not disclose full details but at least tell you if a record
exist. Also, presence of a record does not mean that it is something
negative.

4. CIA. According to my attorney, this check is conducted on individuals from certain nationalities only. Validity unknown.
 
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Santo, Thanks for Info. This will help.

Hi Santo,

Thanks for the link. I'm hoping this will help.

Piyushind
 
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