October 2017 I-129F Filers, Part III

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

1 hour ago, Ma🇺🇬 said:

Hi 297 days and counting🙋🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

 This is all I have from USCIS👉🏾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 will inform you if additional information is required.🙏🏾🙏🏾

At least that sounds like a honest answer. 

 

Good luck

[emekus94 1,125]

1 hour ago, Ma🇺🇬 said:

Hi 297 days and counting🙋🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

 This is all I have from USCIS👉🏾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 will inform you if additional information is required.🙏🏾🙏🏾

So sorry to hear this
I think a few people in June 2017 and July 2017 experienced similar things
MAybe they can shed some light on how/if they resolved the issue

@Faisal1 @KBA

[Aa & Jj 43]

Wow! I don't really know what's going on. My fiancé called the USCIS 2 weeks back and they promised to give him an update till tomorrow. Hopefully a good news. This whole process is just so frustrating...

[Aa & Jj 43]

6 hours ago, Ma🇺🇬 said:

Hi 297 days and counting🙋🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

 This is all I have from USCIS👉🏾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 will inform you if additional information is required.🙏🏾🙏🏾

But did you receive an RFE first or they just sent you that message?

[KBA 542]

11 hours ago, emekus94 said:

So sorry to hear this
I think a few people in June 2017 and July 2017 experienced similar things
MAybe they can shed some light on how/if they resolved the issue

@Faisal1 @KBA

It might be that the security checks are indeed pending and that they’ll hear something soon. Unfortunately for us st day 425, we still are  getting the same answer that security checks are pending. We filed a lawsuit and they have 60 days to respond. 

[Faisal1 235]

On 8/20/2018 at 11:39 AM, emekus94 said:

So sorry to hear this
I think a few people in June 2017 and July 2017 experienced similar things
MAybe they can shed some light on how/if they resolved the issue

@Faisal1 @KBA

 You need to file for lawsuit  no other way that can help your case.

[Faisal1 235]

On 7/31/2018 at 12:56 PM, Ma🇺🇬 said:

Hi all day 277 of unending wait but optimistic🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love transcends all. I know one thing for sure "this will end whichever way"💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Best of luck to everyone. 

My case ended after a lawsuit in 405 days.   You need to get them by lawyer and lawsuit

[Aa & Jj 43]

After almost 11 months of waiting, finally our case got approved!!! Oh my God! Silent NOA2.. Wooohooo!!!!😍

On 8/20/2018 at 5:06 PM, Ma🇺🇬 said:

Hi 297 days and counting🙋🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

 This is all I have from USCIS👉🏾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 will inform you if additional information is required.🙏🏾🙏🏾

But did you receive an RFE first or they just sent you that message?

[Brigitte84 143]

12 hours ago, Aa & Jj said:

After almost 11 months of waiting, finally our case got approved!!! Oh my God! Silent NOA2.. Wooohooo!!!!😍

But did you receive an RFE first or they just sent you that message?

Congratulations!!! 👏🏼🎉🍾💕 Hopefully the rest of the process will be quick for you! Best of luck 💕🤞🏼

[Aa & Jj 43]

53 minutes ago, Brigitte84 said:

Congratulations!!! 👏🏼🎉🍾💕 Hopefully the rest of the process will be quick for you! Best of luck 💕🤞🏼

Thanks so much!!!! ❤

[Jlee369 1]

Hi guys! First timer. 

 

I filed a I-130 for my husband 10/3/2017 but to this day haven’t recieved any update besides the case received NOA1 on 10/10/2017. 

 

Every time I call they say the background check is pending and no ETA. 

 

Based on the thread postings, 12 to 14 months is becoming the norm? 

 

Do I file a lawsuit or request a FOIA? Some have said ask your congressman/governor for help? Which would be the best route?

 

Please help!!!! 

 

[Ma🇺🇬 11]

On 8/20/2018 at 10:23 PM, Aa & Jj said:

But did you receive an RFE first or they just sent you that message?

Hi. No RFE. Received that email after inquiring about the delay.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

On ‎9‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 4:57 PM, Jlee369 said:

Hi guys! First timer. 

 

I filed a I-130 for my husband 10/3/2017 but to this day haven’t recieved any update besides the case received NOA1 on 10/10/2017. 

 

Every time I call they say the background check is pending and no ETA. 

 

Based on the thread postings, 12 to 14 months is becoming the norm? 

 

Do I file a lawsuit or request a FOIA? Some have said ask your congressman/governor for help? Which would be the best route?

 

Please help!!!! 

 

I can't tell you which one to use or if one is better then the other, but I'll list in order from weakest to strongest attack for your situation.

 

1. You email the ombudsman (cisombudsman.publicaffairs@hq.dhs.gov) and they will auto-reply with a link to a form to file a follow-up. The ombudsman is an independent contractor not affiliated with USCIS and when they make an inquiry on your behalf USCIS will respond.

 

2. Send a letter with all the details of your case to your U.S. representative's contact information can be found in this handy directory, and your U.S. senator's information is in this one.

 

3. You can sue USCIS to make a decision on your case if it has gone too long. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-FPirWXg2jSXHKXE_jocaOQuNMfib_4/view?usp=sharing

 

 

 

Edited September 23, 2018 by Greenbaum

[HTMW 378]

My boos! It’s been a hot second and I’ve been off VJ for awhile trying to distract myself from this process - it almost broke us.

 

Anywho, we’re still waiting “pending security checks” and are at day 352 😬

 

@Sarac9 (wuv you Queen!) and I catch up now and then off VJ which is always really refreshing.

 

Just thought I’d pop in, say hi and hope you all are with or almost with your loves! 😘😘♥️♥️

[Ma🇺🇬 11]

4 hours ago, HTMW said:

My boos! It’s been a hot second and I’ve been off VJ for awhile trying to distract myself from this process - it almost broke us.

 

Anywho, we’re still waiting “pending security checks” and are at day 352 😬

 

@Sarac9 (wuv you Queen!) and I catch up now and then off VJ which is always really refreshing.

 

Just thought I’d pop in, say hi and hope you all are with or almost with your loves! 😘😘♥️♥️

Hi Day 342 here also pending security checks. I keep my self busy with other things and check VJ once in a while. Hopefully soon we will get the good news🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾