I751 still pending after 3 years...Is it possible to be not called for an interview even if you're told you're scheduled for one?

[praizee 10]

Hello friends,

My case has been pending since August 2014. I sent more than enough evidence to prove that my marriage was bonafide. Joint taxes, 401k, life insurance policies, lease, creditcard statements, health insurance cards, letter from employer stating wife as benefeciary for my 401k etc...i sent in more than the usual. I received an rfe dated feb 2015 saying my health insurance cards had no expiration date which was TOTALLY FALSE. I sent in more docs and i was told i'll be hearing back in 15 days. i called them after 20 days and i put in a service request after i spoke to a tier two officer. i was told i'll hear back within 30 days. i got a letter thin the time frame saying my case is in security checks for who knows what. I havent been arrested ever in my life. I pay my taxes and don't have any criminal record.

I put in two more service requests and everything i got was the same thing.."Pending security checks"

I scheduled an infopass and was finally told that i'm in line for an interview and we should be getting a letter within 30days with an interview date.

We havent received anything till date.

Is it possible that they'll just approve the case without an interview? or they are just buying more time with the interview?

Anybody have a similar experience? This whole thing is putting a strain on our marriage and making us argue a lot.

[Pitaya 2,576]

~Moved from IR1/CR1 Process to ROC Forum~

~Inquiry about ROC process.

[Jawaree 717]

Name hits, past jobs, where you are from can cause additional and extensive

background cks , not just crimes here or immigration infractions causes these

checks....what country are you from & did you get your congress-person

involved to see if they can obtain the present status on your case. Theres a

reason for security cks, the US govt can scrutinize & find the brand cream in

ones coffee

[praizee 10]

Name hits, past jobs, where you are from can cause additional and extensive

background cks , not just crimes here or immigration infractions causes these

checks....what country are you from & did you get your congress-person

involved to see if they can obtain the present status on your case. Theres a

reason for security cks, the US govt can scrutinize & find the brand cream in

ones coffee

I haven't got my congressman involved. I went for an infopass and i was told i'm yet to be scheduled for an interview.

[praizee 10]

When did they say you're in line for interview?

Have you thought about applying for US citizenship?

Spoke to the IO at the infopass and she said, filing for citizenship won't do any good. the I751 has to be approved first. although, i have read in other forums where people filed it any way. Clearly, i do not have the best of luck too...I spoke to a lawyer as well who advised us not to until i751 is approved

[Cheezees 1,514]

Yes but the application for citizenship is what can force them to adjudicate the ROC. 3 years is BEYOND RIDICULOUS! A new USCIS low (to me).

[praizee 10]

Yes but the application for citizenship is what can force them to adjudicate the ROC. 3 years is BEYOND RIDICULOUS! A new USCIS low (to me).

I agree. It's beyond ridiculous....I suspect they have lost my file and are making excuses. I wonder if anybody has experienced a similar situation

[TBoneTX 43,021]

Filing the N-400 forces adjudication of the I-751.

I would have had my Congressman's office involved long before now.

[milimelo 4,167]

My health insurance card has no expiration date on it. I also sent EOBs that showed who went to a doctor and under whose name insurance was.

I'd be definitely filing for naturalization at this point - and would involve congressman or senator's immigration aide for assistance on this matter.

[Hypnos 6,576]

If you filed in August 2014 then that would make it two years, not three.

Still though, that's a long time for it to remain pending.

Your options:

(i) Contact one of your congressional representatives to enquire on your behalf.

(ii) Contact the CIS Ombudsman.

(iii) File for citizenship on an N-400. As others have said, this forces USCIS to adjudicate the I-751.

Personally, I'd do all three.

Edited September 27, 2016 by Hypnos

[charmander 692]

Yes but the application for citizenship is what can force them to adjudicate the ROC. 3 years is BEYOND RIDICULOUS! A new USCIS low (to me).

I've seen someone who waited 4.5 years on trackitt. Filed mid 2011, approved early 2016. That's the longest for me.

[NikLR 13,220]

Agree with hypnos

[Macarena 6]

File your N400. It will force them to move on your i-751. If they have lost your I-751 file, they have no choice but to just adjudicate the N400 by itself and off you go.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Are you still married or was it a divorce waiver?

[praizee 10]

Are you still married or was it a divorce waiver?

Yes we are still married.