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发帖数: 206 | 1 FBI NAME CHECK-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is FBI-name check/security check?
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FBI_name_check
2. When is the name check initiated?
Generally within few days after submission of I-485
4. Do I have to worry about this?
Not all applicants are stuck in the name check. You have to worry about it o
nly if it has been more than 6 months since you submitted I-485 and name che
ck is not processed.
5. How do I know if I am stuck in name check?
If your PD (priority date) is current, you can call USCIS and place a status
inquiry. If you are stuck in security clearance, it will be mentioned in th
e response that you get from USCIS.
(for TSC customers Only: Call directly using POJ technique:
Dial National customer service number:
1-800-375-5283---select 1—select 2—select 6—select 1—enter your SRC numb
er—select 1---select 3—and select 4 to speak to a TSC representative. If y
our I-485 SRC doesn’t work, punch in your I-140 SRC after going back to the
main menu. When the representative asks for SRC number, give your 485 SRC)
6. Is it possible to check if my name check is cleared even if my PD is not
current?
You don’t have to panic if you recently submitted I-485. If you submitted i
t long back (4-6 months) then try contacting your senator’s office (or hous
e representative) and request them to place an inquiry with the FBI-records
management division. Most of the elected representatives will have a person
in their office to take care of immigration issues.
7. How do I
a) Contact elected representative?
Go to your elected representative’s web site (www.senate.gov; www.house.gov
; or Google with your city name). Download their ‘privacy disclosure’ form
, fill it and sign it. Attach it along with your request letter and fax it t
o them. If they have an office in your place, personally meet them and expla
in the situation.
b) Who is better? Senator or house-representative? It doesn’t matter for a
status inquiry with the FBI. Try to go with the one who is relatively more f
riendly.
8. If I am stuck in name check what do I do???
a. Request a FOIPA report from FBI. Go to FBI website http://foia.fbi.gov/p
rivacy_instruc.pdf). Read instructions and Click Privacy act request form. (
http://foia.fbi.gov/privacy_request.pdf ). Fill this form, sign it and mail
it (DO NOT FAX IT, FBI needs a signed original copy). Also include other in
formation like previous addresses etc in a separate sheet.
Mail it to:
David M. Hardy
Section Chief
Records/Information Dissemination Section
Records Management Division, FBI
Washington, D.C. 20535
b. Request your elected representative for expediting the name check (normal
ly they just do a status inquiry. But if you have any contacts in their offi
ce or a strong case then you can request them to do this. Actually they can
help on this matter if they want to.
c. What do I write in the request letter?
(Here is a template:
Dear------ (sir, committee members, senator etc)
I am writing this mail requesting your assistance in resolving my pending Se
curity clearance with regards to my Adjustment of status petition with USCIS
.
I am a working as a …….. at the xxxx University. I have been working in --
----- laboratory in the Department of ---- since January 2000. I am a citize
n of (country) and my area of specialization is ----. Over the past -- years
, I have been involved in several federally funded research projects includi
ng ------ that are mainly focused on the -------in the USA.
(Employer’s name) filed employment based immigration petition on my behalf
in ---- (Under xxx category, EB--) with United States Citizenship and Immigr
ation Services (USCIS) for permanent residency in the US. The application (I
140 petition) was subsequently approved in ---. My adjustment of status peti
tion (I485) is still pending with USCIS, because of pending Security Check (
background check) from the FBI.
My FOIPA request to Mr. David M. Hardy’s office of FBI showed ‘ NO RECORDS
in file’. I have never involved in any criminal/unlawful activities either
in the USA or in (home country). Since my arrival in the USA on ----, I hav
e maintained my legal Status throughout. In spite of these facts, my securit
y check has been pending at FBI since ---.
I am worried that my adjustment of status petition will be in jeopardy, if t
here is an undue delay in FBI security clearance. This will adversely affect
my employment with (employer name) and as I am actively involved in Univers
ity’s research efforts, I am unable to apply for several grants that requir
e permanent resident status. In
addition, since my wife cannot work till she gets the green card, this delay
in processing is causing tremendous financial burden for my family . Consid
ering these, I humbly request your assistance in expediting the pending secu
rity clearance from FBI. I am herewith providing all the information with re
spect to my petition. I really appreciate your assistance in this matter. Pl
ease contact me at xxxxxx or e-mail -------------, if further information is
required.
Thanking you, Sincerely)
Fax your request along with their privacy disclosure statement. Call their o
ffice in a couple of days and speak with the concerned person in-charge of i
mmigration.
9. How can I contact FBI directly?
FBI used to respond initially but not anymore. You can e-mail your request (
F*****[email protected]). Again, they used to respond in 3-6 months earlier. I re
ceived response after e-mailing several times. Ask your employer e-mail from
their ID. I think the key is how you draft your letter. Explain in your mai
l the possible reasons that you think might be causing the delay (like un-re
lated FBI enquiry, common name, working in a sensitive laboratory etc)
10. Write to the Records management division (Mr. Hooton’s office), ask you
r employer/boss to write to them.
11. Write to Senate Judiciary sub-committee on immigration http://judiciary.
senate.gov/subcommittees/immigration109.cfm
(fax: 202-224-9102) and house judiciary committee (both majority and minorit
y)
http://judiciary.house.gov/
12. Contact your local FBI office http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm and r
equest them to expedite the name check.
13. What information do I have to include with the request letters?
Type of application, service center, receipt numbers and A#, contact informa
tion, DOB etc (in a separate sheet) and copy of FOIPA report.
DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE.
DO NOT EXPECT FAST RESPONSE FROM ANY AGENCY.
USE GOOGLE SERVICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
IF YOU TRY DIFFERENT THINGS, ONE OF THEM WILL PROBABLY WORK.
FINALLY, THINK ABOUT A LAWSUIT IF IT HAS BEEN PENDING FROM A LONG TIME (MORE
THAN A YEAR)
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | f**********1
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FBI NAME CHECK-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS1. What is FBI-name check/security
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: FBI NAME CHECK-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
: 1. What is FBI-name check/security check?
: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FBI_name_check
: 2. When is the name check initiated?
: Generally within few days after submission of I-485
: 4. Do I have to worry about this?
: Not all applicants are stuck in the name check. You have to worry about it o
: nly if it has been more than 6 months since you submitted I-485 and name che
: ck is not processed.
: 5. How do I know if I am stuck in name check?
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【在 Z******t 的大作中提到】
: FBI NAME CHECK-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
: 1. What is FBI-name check/security check?
: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/FBI_name_check
: 2. When is the name check initiated?
: Generally within few days after submission of I-485
: 4. Do I have to worry about this?
: Not all applicants are stuck in the name check. You have to worry about it o
: nly if it has been more than 6 months since you submitted I-485 and name che
: ck is not processed.
: 5. How do I know if I am stuck in name check?
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