i130 process on hold due to background checks pending

[UnaMexicana 153]

Hi All,

After over 200 days of wait in USCIS Nebraska we received a response to a service request:

The status of this service request is:

We have placed your case on a processing hold, because the required security checks remain pending. Until we receive the results of these security checks, we cannot move forward on your case. We require the results of security checks before we make a decision on any pending case.

We cannot predict when we will receive the results of these security checks. Please be assured that we will make every effort to make a decision in your case as soon as the security checks are complete.

We hope this information is helpful to you.

This is pretty clear to me. I know every case is different but I am desperate for some information. So my questions for those who have been in this situation are:

1. How long did it take for you to have a decision after this message?
2. Have you taken any action/contacted anyone that helped accelerate this process?

Thank you!

UnaMexicana

[ItsGonnaBeWorthIt 191]

yea was there! mine took 206 days to clear after two service requests! after I sent the first request I got that message then I had to wait 30 days so I called back after 30 days and they said still security checks but we will place another request and got approved 4 days later.

Edited February 27, 2015 by ItsGonnaBeWorthIt

[UnaMexicana 153]

Thank you Itsgonnabeworthit, I appreciate your input!

Best,

UnaMexicana