AOS 4/07, interview 06/07, still no green card

[Doc74 0]

Hi All,

I left Belgium and arrived in Michigan 01/20/2007 on a K1 and filed for AOs 04/07. I had my interview early 06/07 which went fine.

The person conducting the interview said that everything looked great but he did not receive the background check yet since they were so busy.

It has been almost two years now and I still don't have a green card. I'm about to file for my second EAD renewal and blow + $300 once more.

I check my case status on the USCIS website and the last action taken on my case was 04/08.

Last Januari I called USCIS and spoke to a person who told me they'd let me know as soon as they had more info.

I received a service request letter on 01/29/09 saying:

"The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required investigation into your background remains open.

Until the background investigation is completed, we cannot move forward on your case. These background checks are required to be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking. We will make every effort to make a decision on this case as soon as the background checks are complete. If you do not receive a desicion or other notice of action from us within 6 months of this letter, please contact us by calling our customer service number provided below."

Why is this background check taking so very very long? What is going on?

Is there anyone here who has any experience with a case like this or advice me on what to do? Should I look into an attorney? I'm about to drag USCIS to court but something tells me the odds would be against me....

I'm desperate...

Thanks for reading

Dirk

On a positive note, I'm still very happily married to my sweet wife and I have a good job.

[Otto 83]

I would make an infopass appointment as soon as possible - face to face does wonders sometimes.

http://infopass.uscis.gov/

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Moved to AOS from Family-Based Visas forum as OP is asking about AOS procedures.

[omollo 0]

We are in the same situation-- try calling the congressman and see what they will tell you- in our case

we were told the Finger prints Expired and we should rcv a notice for 2nd finger print- still waiting

I wish you luck and keep praying God will open door dont give up-

try this before Writ of mandamus- that was also our option - but when I talked to the attorney today

he wants 2 grand- way too much for us to afford - I'm a student and she is the only working

this puts us in a tight corner

Good Luck

Omollo

[Shakil 4]

My dragging USCIS to the court was fruitful. They did approve my case immediately