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Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)State Dept - Pending Security Clearance

We waited 18 months (yes the Dominican Republic is tough) for a K-1 consulate interview, which I attended. We were interviewed separately by two different men --- and our answers were right on. They said they believed our relationship, but needed to do further administrative processing. They were very vague. Although the taking of all 10 fingerprints was a clue.

After speaking with the State Dept visa specialist, he is pending security clearance. She says his fingerprints have cleared and that the security clearance takes ON AVERAGE 3-4 months. His started in late April.

I'm pretty sure he has a "false hit" on his name. This is what I get for falling for a Latino with a "common name".


Does anyone have experience with passing State Dept clearance, recently? Any ideas of how to track progress --- besides calling the visa specialist monthly?


Thanks for sharing knowledge.

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hi, I'm sophia from China, I have the same issue with you, after interview in January, the consulate asked me to wait for background check, andllater they told me that my namecheck is completed in April and asked for for fingerprints check end of April. I think it's cleared in the same day since my husband called FBI about it. now I'm waiting for the security check to be done. hope it come fast,Good luck for us! write to me if you got any good news, thanks!
zfsophiaFemale02007-06-13 21:37:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionFiling under 319b - question on home address
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QUOTE (mijkij @ Jan 15 2009, 03:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks guys, we have an APO address but didn't think we could use this, that's great news!

Again thanks for the input!



APO maill takes a while.. It is better to use the US address..if you have someone that you can trust to open the USCIS mail for you, to scan and send it by email so you can plan ahead for the trip... There are times that Service Center scheduled interview after 3 weeks of receiving the notice.. With the APO mail system, sometimes mail gets too slow to come.. You might miss the interview..

Been there done that...dont want to happen to others.


Hi guys! Thank you so much for your useful info. I am trying to fill up my N-400 based on 319(cool.gif and it's really good to know about the address since it will really make a big difference. We are living overseas now but have an address in US. So we will use our US address. By the way, to all of you particularly COMPLETELY kicking.gif who seem to be an expert on 319(cool.gif yes.gif , have a question with regards to N-400 PART 7. TIME OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. My situation is that I am an Permanent Resident in US since May 2008 and my husband is a US Citizen working in Abroad with a contract of 3 years. I didn't process anything in the US before I left on June 2008 as we were planning to do the process from overseas. We are living now overseas for like 7 months now and we just started our process as we were still gathering our requirements. Now my question would be:

1. N400 Part 7 -Time outside the US, they asked this questions: How many total days did you spend outside of the United States during the past five years? - In my case, 7 months now since I left the US. So, do I have to put 7 months?

I am very confident that somebody will give me a clear answer with regards to this topic ESPECIALLY those of you who are applying for 319(cool.gif. Would really appreciate your help and enlightenment. smile.gif
CaoMeiNot Telling02009-01-19 05:09:00
US Citizenship General DiscussionN-400 Expedited Naturalization 319b Information
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I went to my local USCIS office today to ask some questions about expedited naturalization. The person answering questions had no idea what I was talking about and claimed its not possible even though I was holding a USCIS document in my hand explaining it. I've called the USCIS customer service number a few times and get the same response. At least today she agreed to have a "USCIS lawyer" call me. I asked if I'd get a phone call today and the response was, "ha, yeah right." I'm attempting to do this without hiring a lawyer, but it is looking like I'll have to get one anyway.


Hi I just did my Naturalization under 319b last March and did get an interview on june 08 and have the oath at the same day.. There is a lot of people that are not aware about 319 b. If you are a contractor working overseas, and your wife is coming with you A letter of Authorization or LOA, LOI will support her application for her. I did try asking a lot of question to different people before I filed the n400 in March 08.. I figure since nobody can give me information I will just go ahead and submit all the requirements they were asking.. I dont care if I will lose hundred dollars what matters is I tried it, since my GC will expired in Nov 08, I just told myself I will give it a try and I've made it.

Here is what I enclosed in the packet (in order)

1. Cover letter (stating you are working overseas and you are applying under 319b, your job, your company) I can send you sample if you want.
2. Filled N400
3. PICTURE
4. Tax info (for for years, joint or not)
5. a letter from the company (notarized)
6. employment letter (job offer-notarized)
7. Employment agreement (notarized)
8. (2 )fingerprint card (done in US Embassy overseas)
9. Greencard (photocopy)
9. Passport (copy)
10 CAC (DOD id of my husband) or any ID from the US company you work for overseas.
11. LOI or a letter authorizing you to deployed overseas.
12. husband passport
13. marriage certificate
14. if you have a child include a copy of his birth certificate/

let me know if you still have questions. I am done with immigration finally!!!!


Hi there! Congratulations on your approval! Your posts based on your experience is very helpful as it is direct and organized. I am planning on applying for Expedite Naturalization. I am a Greencard Holder and my husband is a US Citizen. We are now living in China (overseas) as my husband was assigned here and working in American own firm. And now we are sorting it out on my Expedited Naturalization process. I have couple of question in my mind and I hope you or other members will be able to help me.

1. Where can I get/request those fingerprint cards? For COMPLETELY - did you do this in Philippines?
2. Where did you notarized above item 5-7? My husband's company already have given us Company Letter from US but was not notarized. Can we just notarized this here in China or any place? Does it matter?
3. With regards to item 10 - Department of Defense Certificate of Overseas Assignment - where did you get this? I assumed at US Embassy where your husband is stationed?
4. Who will issue this LOI? We are now living overseas and will just start process from here. so maybe this one does not apply for me as we are now living overseas?

Your advised is much appreciated! FYI: Based on your list above, I have gathered almost all of them except for item 8 - fingerprint card, item 10 CAC, and item 11 LOI.

-Mei- helpsmilie.gif
CaoMeiNot Telling02009-01-19 00:34:00
Chinabefore I make a mistake
your fiance can work on it by herself acturally. I filled all papers by myself. there is a forum called 001 have nearly all samples to lead you how to fill papers.
Hon&MeFemaleChina2009-08-04 21:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsMay 2009 filers -- post here!!!
kicking.gif Best wishes for all of us
Hon&MeFemaleChina2009-08-13 01:34:00