Food for thought re: Security checks...

[MARM 7]

While awaiting my NOA2, I had some things on my mind that were bothering me as to why I still don't have my NOA2 yet.

I received an RFE for the IMBRA questions (initially left blank) and I sent in the response back in Jan 02 and they received it Jan 06...still no approval. And none of the issues applied to me where asked in part C of I-129F about IMBRA, so I marked no/none to all and signed and dated and sent it back ASAP.

Does USCIS start security checks after looking at the IMBRA responses? I am wondering maybe I am stuck in some security check maybe that is why no approval yet.

Do the following cause a red flag in the security check:

1.) Credit rating/history of petitioner and/or beneficiary?

2.) NO POLICE RECORD of petitioner, BUT petitioner made complaints against ex-husband a few times when he was verbally harassing through phone calls and making threats while divorce was in process (petitioner made complaint calls to police in her state in the USA while the ex was in another state in the USA). Even though petitioner has no police record whatsoever, would this come up in a security/background check of the petitioner?

3.) Medical history of petitioner or beneficiary?

4.) Petitioner was once hospitalized in psych ward (due to false call to emergency and police by the ex, who was her husband at that time) Petitioner was released from the psych ward after mandatory observation standard procedure of 2 days, no psych-related history whatsoever. But since police also come when a psych-related emergency is called in, would this cause a red flag in a security check? Petitioner was in a different state (not in the state of residence) when this incident occurred, was married to the ex at that time, and ex called police saying that she was trying to commit suicide by swallowing pills (TOTALLY FALSE REPORT, proved false report by the drs. and police as well). However, the ex did have a history of psychiatric hospitalizations and has a police record. Would this cause an issue in a security check?

5.) The lawyer check marked "yes" met through IMB, but did NOT meet through IMB(wasn't explained to before what that was so didn't correct it before sending it). Will this cause an issue with security checks?

6.) What else is checked in a security check by the USCIS?

All comments and answers much appreciated!

-MARM

Edited February 4, 2009 by MARM

[Rob&Dawn 1]

Can't believe that you're still waiting after sending all the RFE info back in a month ago.

Are you ready with Senators information...not too many days before you're over the 6month from application and can start bleating to all and sundry.

Sorry i have no idea what would be a red flag, really wish i could help.

Just wanted to wish you luck.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

While awaiting my NOA2, I had some things on my mind that were bothering me as to why I still don't have my NOA2 yet.

I received an RFE for the IMBRA questions (initially left blank) and I sent in the response back in Jan 02 and they received it Jan 06...still no approval. And none of the issues applied to me where asked in part C of I-129F about IMBRA, so I marked no/none to all and signed and dated and sent it back ASAP.

Does USCIS start security checks after looking at the IMBRA responses? I am wondering maybe I am stuck in some security check maybe that is why no approval yet.

Do the following cause a red flag in the security check:

1.) Credit rating/history of petitioner and/or beneficiary?

2.) NO POLICE RECORD of petitioner, BUT petitioner made complaints against ex-husband a few times when he was verbally harassing through phone calls and making threats while divorce was in process (petitioner made complaint calls to police in her state in the USA while the ex was in another state in the USA). Even though petitioner has no police record whatsoever, would this come up in a security/background check of the petitioner?

3.) Medical history of petitioner or beneficiary?

4.) Petitioner was once hospitalized in psych ward (due to false call to emergency and police by the ex, who was her husband at that time) Petitioner was released from the psych ward after mandatory observation standard procedure of 2 days, no psych-related history whatsoever. But since police also come when a psych-related emergency is called in, would this cause a red flag in a security check? Petitioner was in a different state (not in the state of residence) when this incident occurred, was married to the ex at that time, and ex called police saying that she was trying to commit suicide by swallowing pills (TOTALLY FALSE REPORT, proved false report by the drs. and police as well). However, the ex did have a history of psychiatric hospitalizations and has a police record. Would this cause an issue in a security check?

5.) The lawyer check marked "yes" met through IMB, but did NOT meet through IMB(wasn't explained to before what that was so didn't correct it before sending it). Will this cause an issue with security checks?

6.) What else is checked in a security check by the USCIS?

All comments and answers much appreciated!

-MARM

1) No. Never.

2) No. You answered your question. No police record.

3) No. Never.

4) Only if it was ordered by a court of law

5) Your case is delayed because you have a lawyer. They only increase costs and delay cases. Whop had to inform who about IMBRA? You can get any answers (correct ones) here, much faster than an attorney will call you back and for free. Get a copy of your I-129f file from this attorney (he MUST give it to you) and file the AOS for yourself. These shysters try to get 2-3 times the petition fee for the AOS and they have all the papers you need to do it. If they hesitate t give your papers, immediately call the state BAR assn.

6) Nothing that I know of.

Stop worrying, you have nothing to fear from what you describe. Using an attorney will typically add 6-8 weeks to your processing time, maybe more. Relax, you are getting what you paid for.

[KAT&Allie 0]

So sorry to hear about the delay in getting NOA2.

Can't answer any of your questions (completely clueless, sorry ) but I hope you get your NOA2 very soon.

Good luck.

[KimandRuss 0]

This may answer some of your questions.

Hope you hear something soon.

[MARM 7]

Rob&Dawn: Thank you for wishing me luck:) I really need it now since my 180 day mark is coming up Feb 15.

Gary and Alla: I know I should not worry, just wanted to double check that these issues would not affect me. And yes, unfortunately I did hire a lawyer, but after I found this site and after the RFE I received, I fired her and asked for all my paperwork back and she sent it back ASAP.

KAT&Allie: Thank you for your support as well! I hope to hear something by next week, if not, I guess I will have to contact my senators/congressmen. I hope I am not stuck in security checks or anything like that since contacting my senators will not have any benefit if that is the case.

KimandRuss: Thank you for the link, I also hope to hear something very soon!

[TimandJoyce 1]

This may answer some of your questions.

Hope you hear something soon.

Thanks for the link!! It really helps!! Tim has one of those "common" names!! We'll probably not get approved now until 2012.... J/K...

Sorry Marm for using your post, but I had been wondering what in the world goes on behind the USCIS doors!!

I hope everything goes well for you!!

Edited February 13, 2009 by TimandJoyce

[CuriousGuy 0]

Great, now I've got something to fret over...

A Lookout Hit or Red Flag Hit can be generated on a visa petition, among other reasons, for any the following:

*Past arrest record

*Past criminal conviction record

*Past firearms record

*Past record of domestic violence or sexual offenses

*Past fingerprint record with any law enforcement agency

*Past visa or immigration history

*Watch List or Pending Charges

I've been printed numerous times for employment and professional licenses in more than one state.