What is "background investigation" ?

[totoro 0]

I filed on Jun,2008 to VSC and was transfered on 2/11 to CSC. I have been waiting almost a year so I contacted to the Senator on Apr.10 and got a letter today.

Here is the letter from the senator's office.

"I am writing in response to your letter requesting Senator ********'s assistance in determining the status of your Form I-751 application to remove conditional permanent resident alien status. I contacted the USCIS CSC and was advised that the processing of the applicatiion has been delayed as the required background investigation remains open. Until the background investigation is completed, the USCIS CSC cannot issue a final decision. These background checks are required to be completed on applicant who apply for an immigration benefit. Thank you for contacting Senator *******'s office."

Why was the background check delayed? My background is clean; I have not received even a speeding ticket. My opinion is that they found my file among the dust after the senator contacted them and are making an excuse. But I might be wrong ....... but do you have any idea as to how long the background check might take? Do you think they will require a REF or an interview?

[Immigrant1997 0]

I filed on Jun,2008 to VSC and was transfered on 2/11 to CSC. I have been waiting almost a year so I contacted to the Senator on Apr.10 and got a letter today.

Here is the letter from the senator's office.

"I am writing in response to your letter requesting Senator ********'s assistance in determining the status of your Form I-751 application to remove conditional permanent resident alien status. I contacted the USCIS CSC and was advised that the processing of the applicatiion has been delayed as the required background investigation remains open. Until the background investigation is completed, the USCIS CSC cannot issue a final decision. These background checks are required to be completed on applicant who apply for an immigration benefit. Thank you for contacting Senator *******'s office."

Why was the background check delayed? My background is clean; I have not received even a speeding ticket. My opinion is that they found my file among the dust after the senator contacted them and are making an excuse. But I might be wrong ....... but do you have any idea as to how long the background check might take? Do you think they will require a REF or an interview?

I am sorry, but this sounds like a bunch of BS. The background check (fingerprint) results are usually returned to USCIS from the FBI within 48 hours or less. If they meant "name check", then they are also full of it and do not know what they are talking about, because there are no FBI name checks for I-751. Also, there is a phone number here on this forum where you can contact the FBI in washington DC and they will tell you when your background check was returned to USCIS. I tried it and it worked. I just dont have it handy right now, maybe another member on this forum can provide it??

Edited May 14, 2009 by Immigrant1997

[totoro 0]

I filed on Jun,2008 to VSC and was transfered on 2/11 to CSC. I have been waiting almost a year so I contacted to the Senator on Apr.10 and got a letter today.

Here is the letter from the senator's office.

"I am writing in response to your letter requesting Senator ********'s assistance in determining the status of your Form I-751 application to remove conditional permanent resident alien status. I contacted the USCIS CSC and was advised that the processing of the applicatiion has been delayed as the required background investigation remains open. Until the background investigation is completed, the USCIS CSC cannot issue a final decision. These background checks are required to be completed on applicant who apply for an immigration benefit. Thank you for contacting Senator *******'s office."

Why was the background check delayed? My background is clean; I have not received even a speeding ticket. My opinion is that they found my file among the dust after the senator contacted them and are making an excuse. But I might be wrong ....... but do you have any idea as to how long the background check might take? Do you think they will require a REF or an interview?

I am sorry, but this sounds like a bunch of BS. The background check (fingerprint) results are usually returned to USCIS from the FBI within 48 hours or less. If they meant "name check", then they are also full of it and do not know what they are talking about, because there are no FBI name checks for I-751. Also, there is a phone number here on this forum where you can contact the FBI in washington DC and they will tell you when your background check was returned to USCIS. I tried it and it worked. I just dont have it handy right now, maybe another member on this forum can provide it??

What is BS? Where can I find a phone number?

Thanks~

[jwt2012 0]

The phone number at the FBI for the background/ name check is (304-625-5590)

you will need your A# when you call. ( i did it and the lady i talked to was very pleasant)

[Nagishkaw 510]

This may explain a few things :

http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/Secu...tiveReview.html

[-B&T- 1]

This may explain a few things :

http://www.usaimmigrationattorney.com/Secu...tiveReview.html

Good informations .

[Nagishkaw 510]

Unfortunately, we are stuck in background checks AGAIN, too. If we ever get as far as filing the I-751 , we have come to expect the same will happen. Sigh.

[christera22 8]

Though I do not belong to this section and I am sorry to intrude but want to question something on the basis of the link Nagishkaw provided. Under the section "ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW " it says

"Administrative Review" refers to a Consular Official placing the case "on hold" because the Visa Petitioner or Beneficiary FAILED TO PASS the security name check or background check, or because the Consulate or State Department or Homeland Security NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE some issue or matter in the case more closely. "

As far as i knew people who are adjusting from their home countries i.e. from K1/K3/CR1/2 etc ...their cases may go into administrative review and involves consulates and of course FBI namecheck.

NOw people who are adjusting here from B1/B2, J1, F1, H1B etc , they do have FBI namecheck, before AOS interview...but does their case goes to the beneficiary`s home country consulate for administrative review ??

all answers wd be appreciated ...Thanks.

[Nagishkaw 510]

http://triceiver.com/USCIS_Background_Secu...mmigration.aspx

[totoro 0]

I called 304-625-5590 today and they said that they already finished my background check in July 2008. I got my fingerprinting done last July. They also said that they received so many calls like mine previously. Does anyone know how long I have to wait? I have no idea about "background investigation."

[Nagishkaw 510]

I just want to say that I feel just horrible that this is happening to you. It sounds like you have done everything there is to do within your power . I admire your courage, and I pray your situation gets resolved as soon as possible without any more delays.

[totoro 0]

Guess what?! I got approved!! Finally, after almost a year of agony, I received the long-awaited letter today.

The letter's date of decision was 05/12/09, the same date that the senator contacted CSC. I hope this helps anyone who's in the same situation as me.

I've always envied all the people here who were approved and it's still not sinking in that I am experiencing this ecstasy of getting approved!

Thanks so much everyone for all of your support!

[sad_angel 0]

i filed few expedite requests for my i-130 and always get the same answer( delayed due backround invastegation ) bla bla bla , but im still at the i-130 stage, can i call this number or this is only for ppl who filed i-751 and i-485??????????

[L179 1]

write to the senator again and tell them that the FBi check is complete so what is the hold up?

[sad_angel 0]

no no i dont know if its complete but i was wondering im allow to call this number or not? my case is i-130 not i-485 or i-751, can i call this number and ask? bcoz i remember i called a different number one time and they told me we do finger print and your case is background invastegation , so id this the correct number to call ? thnx