Cadros

So, after a (too) long and torturous process, our file (K1 petition) has apparently reached the Embassy in Delhi. I have tracked the status using CEAC and it says "Immigrant Visa Application" and big red letter "READY." Now what? 

1. Wait for the Packet 3? I have read this may be emailed, couriered, or may not come at all?

2. Fill in the DS-160 and submit?

We are already collecting the Police Clearance Certificate.

Any current information would be appreciated.

Received approval /NOA2 3/27/17.

Someone had asked me to update this, so here we go:

After attending the biometric appointment, a NOID was sent with 87 days to respond. They basically cited the AWA stating they were going to deny the petition.

I have hired an attorney who has responded. Basically, USCIS is factually incorrect. AWA requires a conviction, not an accusation, to deny a petition. Appropriate documentation was sent with.

Now they have begun reviewing again, and more waiting.

Lessons learned from the whole sordid affair: The "justice" system is not about justice. The FBI can't be bothered to keep accurate records. USCIS is terribly inefficient.

As someone who has been waiting for the NOA2 for 13 months since filing, I feel your pain. Everyone else is probably correct though, be patient.

Hypnos - I would like to disbelieve the last statement you made, as to deny a petition with no conviction is literally to punish without a crime. However, as a victim of out legal system, I can say that does sound like something that could happen. So, yes; I will be checking with an attorney this week.

Illiria - I will work to keep this updated.

Ash - I see what you are saying. At the time, I guess I really did not think anything of it. Even now, I might still think human error on their part.

7/25 -  "The status of this service request is:
Recently, you contacted USCIS concerning your Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) to notify us that you believe your case is outside of our normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.
Our records show that your Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) is currently pending adjudication. Your petition is undergoing additional security checks. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay.
We hope this information is helpful and appreciate your continued patience."

9/7 - "The status of this service request is:
Recently you contacted USCIS concerning your Petition for Alien Fiancé (e) (Form I-129F) to notify us that you believe your case is outside of our normal processing time. Below is a summary of what we found and how the issue has been or may be resolved.
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."

10/25 - " The status of this service request is:
The processing of your case has been delayed.  A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for a decision, as the required security checks remain pending.
We cannot move forward on your case until the security checks have been completed.  These security checks must be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking.  We will provide you with a decision on this case as soon as possible after the security checks are complete.  Please contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 if you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within six months of this letter.
We hope this information is helpful to you."

All copy and pasted from their e-mail response, so no typo on my part.

Also, in each response this is listed:

Case type:
 -- I129F

Illiria - Had the accusation been true, yes; I would now be registering as a Sex Offender. If that is where you are going.

Thank you everyone for the replies and conversation. 

Ash- Yes, basically them telling me to wait.

The first few months any time I called the Help Desk or tried to use the online tool, it was always I had to wait for the stated processing time to elapse.

7/15/16 - Submitted a Case Status Request.

7/25/16 - "Our records show that your Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) is currently pending adjudication. Your petition is undergoing additional security checks. We regret that we are unable to provide you with a completion date at this time. We apologize for the delay."

8/26/16 - Submitted a Case Status Request.

9/7/16 - "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."

Sometime in September - Contact made to Senator Klobuchar's office.

9/20/16 - Response from Senator Klobuchar's office: "Our office received below response from the USCIS: Thank you After a review of our systems it was found that the above-mentioned petition is currently pending security clearances.  Unfortunately, we are unable to speculate as to how long it might take for this process to be completed.  As such, you may wish to contact our office periodically for the latest case status update."

10/7/16 - My response to the Senator's office: "Thank you for reaching out to the USCIS. That being said, I was hoping for a bit more information. My petition has now been sitting for eight months, while many other petitions filed at the same time or later have been processed and approved. I am asking for the Senator's assistance in obtaining specific answers to specific questions. Namely: What agencies is the USCIS waiting for responses from; is the delay related specifically to me or my fiance; and who at the USCIS is being tasked with pushing other agencies to resolve this matter. Please let me know if your office needs further information from me."

10/10/16 - Submitted a Case Status Request.

10/25/16 - "The processing of your case has been delayed.  A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for a decision, as the required security checks remain pending.
We cannot move forward on your case until the security checks have been completed.  These security checks must be completed on all applicants who apply for the immigration benefit you are seeking.  We will provide you with a decision on this case as soon as possible after the security checks are complete.  Please contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 if you do not receive a decision or other notice of action from us within six months of this letter. (Highlight mine, head explodes)

10/25/16 - Request for assistance sent to the Ombudsman's office.

12/30/16 - "The Ombudsman's Office has reviewed your request for case assistance and contacted U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding your case. 

Please be advised that in certain cases, it may take up to 60 days to receive a response to our inquiry. We will notify you when we receive information from USCIS."

1/19/17 - "The Ombudsman's Office sent a follow up inquiry to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding your request for case assistance. 

We will notify you when we receive a response from USCIS."

Today - Letter arrives that started this whole conversation.

(Also in there was a scheduled visit to the office in the Cities, and several phone calls. Can't find my folder with all my excess info at the moment.  =/ )

Illiria - Yes. Same receipt number. I verified that after Ash's comment.

Georgia16 - No NOA2.

Transferred from CSC to VSC 3/16/16. "the record indicates that office has jurisdiction over the case."

I have called the Help Desk, made and attended an appointment at the field office in the Twin Cities. Contacted a state Senator for help (her office received and passed on the same canned response I had been getting). Now I have a request in to the Ombudsman, no solid answer yet. I am drafting another request to both my Senators and the district Congressman for specific help now. Canned response I have been receiving: "The processing of your case has been delayed.  A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for a decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

The last of my upload allotment I guess.

Georgia16 - As you can see, in the original NOA, it properly lists an I-29F

Ash - I noticed that change, but did not think much of it. Our NoA1 and the transfer to VSC both say I29F. Trying to load a picture to the gallery somewhere, but I am not very handy with this site.

Illiria - That is actually what I was wondering. To make a long and twisted story much shorter, I was arrested and charged with a crime. After six months, thousands of dollars, and lots of support from family; the charge was dismissed due to a lack of any basis for the charge. I would assume that shows up on my "criminal record," and is why this is taking far longer than it should.

Good evening,

     I have been going back and forth with USCIS on the delay in processing our I29F. As you can see from our profile, it is about to have a birthday. Currently I have a request in to the Ombudsman for assistance. Today, I received the attached letter. I cannot say that I saw anywhere that I would be needing to give biometric info. Has anyone else received this kind of request, or can tell where it leads? 

Thank you,

Filed early Feb 2016. Transferred to VSC. Then a black hole since then. =/