January 2018 I-129F Filers, Part II

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, SilverMonk said:

Hey there Greenbaum. Yeah I had read that interview with the xuscis agent and the background check process with the different agencies. Sadly, it doesn't inform when the background checks take place (at least i was not able to find anything) within the adjudication process. Do you know if the security checks are done before an agent sits down to analyze our petitions? Or does an agent first adjudicate a petition and then sends it off for background checks?

Let's look at this logically. Let's say there is something in your background and if your case is adjudicator prior to the background check at what time does the background come into play? Not at NVC as their responsibility is to assign a case number after checking to see their is a billet left for your Embassy. If you get as far as the Embassy interview and still no-one knows you have a issue in your background and the Embassy reviews your file and sees that issue in your background then look at all the resources that have used thus far not to mention the money you have spent.

 

So in my opinion it's going to be done first and then the adjudication. Because till the issue in the background gets resolve why spend the time to look at all the evidence.

[PaddyH 17]

19 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

 

 

It's your lucky day. Greenbaum has information that may set you free. Just leave a nickel in the cup.

 

https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_uscis_ibbcs.pdf

 

As part of its benefits adjudication process and as required by law, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on petitioners and applicants who seek certain immigration benefits. These background checks consist of four separate checks against systems within Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In order to facilitate the collection and transmission of information necessary to complete background check processes, USCIS maintains five information technology electronic systems: the Fingerprint Masthead Notification System (FMNS), the Customer Identity Capture System (CICS), the FD-258 Tracking System - Mainframe (FD-258 MF), the Benefits Biometrics Support System (BBSS), and the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) Manifest. USCIS is conducting this privacy impact assessment (PIA) because FMNS, CICS, FD-258 MF, BBSS, and IBIS Manifest collect, use, and share personally identifiable information (PII). This PIA replaces the previously published USCIS PIA for the "Background Check Service (BCS)" which describes planned background check-related systems that were never implemented. Upon publication of this PIA, the BCS PIA will be retired.

 

And two days ago I posted an interview that was taken from an XUSICS agent who spoke about his job as adjudicator and what steps they took to come to a conclusion. Go back a few tabs and you may find the link.

Thank you very much, that write up is very helpful to provide insight into the USCIS black box! 

[SilverMonk 194]

1 hour ago, Greenbaum said:

Let's look at this logically. Let's say there is something in your background and if your case is adjudicator prior to the background check at what time does the background come into play? Not at NVC as their responsibility is to assign a case number after checking to see their is a billet left for your Embassy. If you get as far as the Embassy interview and still no-one knows you have a issue in your background and the Embassy reviews your file and sees that issue in your background then look at all the resources that have used thus far not to mention the money you have spent.

 

So in my opinion it's going to be done first and then the adjudication. Because till the issue in the background gets resolve why spend the time to look at all the evidence.

True. That's more or less what I said the other day and was thinking here. That the more logical way is to background check and then adjudicate. Although I was wishing it was adjudication and then background checks. That way I can have the hope of hearing something soon lol Bc if my case is still at background checks. Then I shouldn't expect to be adjudicated anytime soon 😔 And idk why mine is taking so long. We're a young couple, no kids, no ex's, no travels other to each other's country, met in person, no arrests ever, not even a parking ticket. So idk what the deal is. I know people with previous arrest records getting approved while we wait.

 

There's also an argument to be made the other way around. Why do background checks if the adjudicator might deny a case. But they probably deny more cases during the background check phase than any other, that's probably why its first lol.

 

But thank you for your insight. I appreciate it.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

28 minutes ago, SilverMonk said:

True. That's more or less what I said the other day and was thinking here. That the more logical way is to background check and then adjudicate. Although I was wishing it was adjudication and then background checks. That way I can have the hope of hearing something soon lol Bc if my case is still at background checks. Then I shouldn't expect to be adjudicated anytime soon 😔 And idk why mine is taking so long. We're a young couple, no kids, no ex's, no travels other to each other's country, met in person, no arrests ever, not even a parking ticket. So idk what the deal is. I know people with previous arrest records getting approved while we wait.

 

There's also an argument to be made the other way around. Why do background checks if the adjudicator might deny a case. But they probably deny more cases during the background check phase than any other, that's probably why its first lol.

 

But thank you for your insight. I appreciate it.

To try and figure this process is fruitless and will only cause additional angst before it is all over.

[LuFlolady 881]

3 hours ago, Ivan871 said:

Hello everybody,

finally after 2 enquiries and almost 230 days of waiting we got our APPROVAL

no RFEs

it showed only on old website and mobile application;

nothing on new website, no hard copy, no email, no text messages;

hope this is not an issue

 

 

Congrats!

[Lucy&Jason 807]

3 hours ago, BJ & Christine said:

Is there any other pages? If not then check the appropriate box and sign rfe send back

 

3 hours ago, D&B said:

I wish there were some very clear instructions on what USCIS exactly requires with an RFE but here's what I would do if this were my RFE. I would definitely sign right beside where you check the answer no, and me being me, would also send it in with a cover letter indicating the missing information has been provided and detailing the missing information in the cover letter. For example, "as per your request, we have completed the missing question on page #, part #, item #, and wish to confirm that "name" has never been married." I know this may be overkill but just letting you know how I would handle this....

Just only a 1 page form. They sent back the original page missing for an answer. Do we need to send back proof of him being single? What evidences we need to provide being single? And there’s a name of an officer who adjudicate it. Do we need to address to her our response letter? Thanks guys.

[Snuffles 394]

4 hours ago, Ivan871 said:

Hello everybody,

finally after 2 enquiries and almost 230 days of waiting we got our APPROVAL

no RFEs

it showed only on old website and mobile application;

nothing on new website, no hard copy, no email, no text messages;

hope this is not an issue

 

 

Congratulations!

 

@Lucy&Jason finally! Happy you’ve finally received your RFE! Approval is so close now  

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 hour ago, Snuffles said:

Congratulations!

 

@Lucy&Jason finally! Happy you’ve finally received your RFE! Approval is so close now  

Thank you my friend.. I am praying you’ll be hearing something about yours soon.🙏

[JayHouser 209]

On my way to see my fiancee now in San Salvador. I was hoping for NOA2 by then but didn't happen. Tomorrow is 240 days so 8 months.

[Lucy&Jason 807]

5 hours ago, kmza89 said:

OMG!!! Ours is still out there.. Where are you located? what's the rFE about?

Friend @kmza89 our RFE is just a missing answer in Question 37, if he has been married or not. Jason is from Michigan. I know yours is on the way. 🙏

[midwinterrose 263]

So I checked both websites when I got home from work, and:

 

 

No update on the new site.  I hope they have actually mailed something and not just requested an RFE...I guess we'll find out soon enough.

[JDY 74]

Well We received today the letter for rfe!!! It says we missed sending page 2 of the form. Who knows I am sure we send it. I check that package like 20 times before sending it. And thats all they want. I was afraid it had to do something with my divorce or something with my kids because they are usa citizens from last marriage. Or something with custody even though I have full custody of them. But I hope after this we can move forward! 

[gatitabella 0]

On ‎8‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 6:54 PM, GP1977 said:

Yes that is correct. It’s taking anywhere from 10-15 business days after noa2 to get your case number from nvc and it’s also my understanding they send out cases every 2 weeks. The last batch went out Aug 21 but there were people who got their case number aug 17 and didn’t get sent out in that batch. I am 11 business days waiting and should get any day now but recognize I might not get sent out sept 4 and then have to wait another 2 weeks. Patience patience patience 

Hello during this process what other steps do I need to take as the petitioner?   Is there any government forms or documents that I need to submit and can you please direct the best place to access information of this next step.

 

thanks in advance

[BJ & Christine 1,392]

3 hours ago, Lucy&Jason said:

 

Just only a 1 page form. They sent back the original page missing for an answer. Do we need to send back proof of him being single? What evidences we need to provide being single? And there’s a name of an officer who adjudicate it. Do we need to address to her our response letter? Thanks guys.

Best answer I can give u is.... do as the adjuster has requested. Read and reread what was sent and asked for before u seal the envelope and mail it back in.

[Lucy&Jason 807]

1 hour ago, JDY said:

Well We received today the letter for rfe!!! It says we missed sending page 2 of the form. Who knows I am sure we send it. I check that package like 20 times before sending it. And thats all they want. I was afraid it had to do something with my divorce or something with my kids because they are usa citizens from last marriage. Or something with custody even though I have full custody of them. But I hope after this we can move forward! 

My friend just do it and send it right away... I’m happy it’s just an easy one to fix same us ours.. we got this rolling. Will send ours tomorrow to USCIS.