Fingerprint info
Feb 21st 2002, 4:45 pm
#1
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Fingerprint info
I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one check that the
FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you tell
them. If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
how do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt that
they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is about the
fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences about how long
it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the
case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
(employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you tell
them. If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
how do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt that
they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is about the
fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences about how long
it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the
case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
(employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
Feb 22nd 2002, 8:25 am
#2
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Re: Fingerprint info
On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev) wrote:
>I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one check that the
>FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
>(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you
>tell them.
The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options. You
can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during normal
business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for hours during
the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the automated system
won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to a human. Just give
them your receipt number, which in your case will usually start with the letters LIN.
(the A number or even your name will probably also work, but the receipt number is
preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been
cleared by the FBI.
The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes do
that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15 months
because that is when the fingerprints expire.
Ingo
>If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly - how
>do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt that
>they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is about the
>fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences about how long
>it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the
>case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
>(employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
>I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one check that the
>FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
>(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you
>tell them.
The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options. You
can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during normal
business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for hours during
the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the automated system
won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to a human. Just give
them your receipt number, which in your case will usually start with the letters LIN.
(the A number or even your name will probably also work, but the receipt number is
preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been
cleared by the FBI.
The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes do
that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15 months
because that is when the fingerprints expire.
Ingo
>If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly - how
>do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt that
>they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is about the
>fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences about how long
>it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the
>case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
>(employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
Feb 22nd 2002, 6:05 pm
#3
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Posts: n/a
Re: Fingerprint info
I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on the
automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and processing
had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
-- irax.
[email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev) wrote:
>
> >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one check that the
> >FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
> >(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you
> >tell them.
>
> The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options.
> You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during normal
> business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for hours
> during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the
> automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to a
> human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case will usually start
> with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will probably also work, but
> the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and ask if the
> fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
>
> The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes
> do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
>
> Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15 months
> because that is when the fingerprints expire.
>
> Ingo
>
> >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
> >how do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt
> >that they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is
> >about the fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences
> >about how long it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the
> >fingerprinting (the case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing
> >times (employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> >
>
>
> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
> with a professional immigration attorney.
>
> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>
> For many questions, you may find answers at
> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>
> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>
> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>
> For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>
> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>
> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>
> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>
>
> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>
>
> For non-official information, check:
>
> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> not know all site operators.)
>
> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
> (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
> http://www.workpermit.com
>
> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
> them, and typically don't even know them.
>
> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> listed here, please e-mail me).
automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and processing
had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
-- irax.
[email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev) wrote:
>
> >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one check that the
> >FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's a phone number
> >(one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if yes what do you
> >tell them.
>
> The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options.
> You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during normal
> business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for hours
> during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the
> automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to a
> human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case will usually start
> with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will probably also work, but
> the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and ask if the
> fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
>
> The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes
> do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
>
> Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15 months
> because that is when the fingerprints expire.
>
> Ingo
>
> >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
> >how do you identify yourself: by name, A-number or that number from the receipt
> >that they give you at the fingerprinting? In this specific case the question is
> >about the fingerprinting for the I-485. Also can people share some experiences
> >about how long it typically takes for the adjudication to take place after the
> >fingerprinting (the case is at the Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing
> >times (employment-based I-485) are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> >
>
>
> I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
> with a professional immigration attorney.
>
> For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>
> For many questions, you may find answers at
> http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>
> or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>
> For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>
> For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>
> For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
> http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>
> For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>
> For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>
>
> For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
> http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>
>
> For non-official information, check:
>
> (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> not know all site operators.)
>
> http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
> (dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
> http://www.workpermit.com
>
> This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any
> of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing
> them, and typically don't even know them.
>
> (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> listed here, please e-mail me).
Mar 1st 2002, 1:35 pm
#4
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fingerprint info
This too has already been discussed, but when the automated message tells you that
your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
employment based how long will it take to get your green card after that. I took my
finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should the process take.
"Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
> the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
> processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
>
> -- irax.
>
>
> [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev) wrote:
> >
> > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
check that
> > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's
a phone
> > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if
yes
> > >what do you tell them.
> >
> > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options.
> > You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during
> > normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for
> > hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the
> > automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to
> > a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case will usually
> > start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will probably also
> > work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and
> > ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
> >
> > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes
> > do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
> >
> > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
> > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
> >
> > Ingo
> >
> > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
> > >how do you identify yourself: by name,
A-number
> > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
fingerprinting?
> > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for the
I-485.
> > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
takes for
> > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is at
the
> > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times (employment-based
I-485)
> > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> > >
> >
> >
> > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
> > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
> >
> > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
> >
> > For many questions, you may find answers at
> > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
> >
> > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
> >
> > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
> >
> > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
> >
> > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
> > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
> > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
> >
> > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
> >
> > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
> >
> >
> > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
> > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
> >
> >
> > For non-official information, check:
> >
> > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> > not know all site operators.)
> >
> > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
> > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
> > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
> > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
> >
> > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
> > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
> > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
> >
> > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> > listed here, please e-mail me).
your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
employment based how long will it take to get your green card after that. I took my
finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should the process take.
"Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
> the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
> processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
>
> -- irax.
>
>
> [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
> > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev) wrote:
> >
> > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
check that
> > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's
a phone
> > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if
yes
> > >what do you tell them.
> >
> > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the options.
> > You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available during
> > normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep redialing for
> > hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold). Typically, the
> > automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll need to talk to
> > a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case will usually
> > start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will probably also
> > work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest for the INS) and
> > ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
> >
> > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they sometimes
> > do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
> >
> > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
> > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
> >
> > Ingo
> >
> > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
> > >how do you identify yourself: by name,
A-number
> > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
fingerprinting?
> > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for the
I-485.
> > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
takes for
> > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is at
the
> > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times (employment-based
I-485)
> > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> > >
> >
> >
> > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
> > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
> >
> > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
> >
> > For many questions, you may find answers at
> > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
> >
> > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
> >
> > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
> >
> > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
> >
> > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
> > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
> > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
> >
> > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
> >
> > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
> >
> >
> > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
> > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
> >
> >
> > For non-official information, check:
> >
> > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do
> > not know all site operators.)
> >
> > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
> > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
> > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
> > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
> >
> > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
> > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
> > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
> >
> > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> > listed here, please e-mail me).
Mar 2nd 2002, 1:05 am
#5
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fingerprint info
For what is worth, my attorney said that cases are adjudicated some 6 months after
the fingerprint notice is received. I am in NY and it is a labor based certification.
Conversations with some friends show this is roughly correct, I am hoping it is since
I have the fingerprints set for next week
"howard" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> This too has already been discussed, but when the automated message tells you that
> your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
> employment based how long will it take to get your green
card
> after that. I took my finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should
the
> process take.
>
> "Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
> > the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
> > processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
> >
> > -- irax.
> >
> >
> > [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
> > > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev)
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
> check that
> > > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know
there's
> a phone
> > > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and
if
> yes
> > > >what do you tell them.
> > >
> > > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the
> > > options. You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available
> > > during normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep
> > > redialing for hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold).
> > > Typically, the automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so
> > > you'll need to talk to a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in
> > > your case will usually start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your
> > > name will probably also work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is
> > > easiest for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
> > >
> > > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they
> > > sometimes do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
> > >
> > > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
> > > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
> > >
> > > Ingo
> > >
> > > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly
> > > >- how do you identify yourself: by name,
> A-number
> > > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
> fingerprinting?
> > > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for
the
> I-485.
> > > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
> takes for
> > > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is
at
> the
> > > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
(employment-based
> I-485)
> > > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
> > > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
> > >
> > > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
> > >
> > > For many questions, you may find answers at
> > > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
> > >
> > > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
> > >
> > > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> > > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
> > >
> > > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
> > >
> > > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
> > > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
> > > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
> > >
> > > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
> > >
> > > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
> > > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
> > >
> > >
> > > For non-official information, check:
> > >
> > > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I
> > > do not know all site operators.)
> > >
> > > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> > > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
> > > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
> > > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> > > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> > > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> > > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> > > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
> > > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
> > >
> > > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
> > > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
> > > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
> > >
> > > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> > > listed here, please e-mail me).
>
the fingerprint notice is received. I am in NY and it is a labor based certification.
Conversations with some friends show this is roughly correct, I am hoping it is since
I have the fingerprints set for next week
"howard" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> This too has already been discussed, but when the automated message tells you that
> your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
> employment based how long will it take to get your green
card
> after that. I took my finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should
the
> process take.
>
> "Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
> > the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
> > processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
> >
> > -- irax.
> >
> >
> > [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
> news:<[email protected]>...
> > > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev)
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
> check that
> > > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know
there's
> a phone
> > > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and
if
> yes
> > > >what do you tell them.
> > >
> > > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the
> > > options. You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available
> > > during normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep
> > > redialing for hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold).
> > > Typically, the automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so
> > > you'll need to talk to a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in
> > > your case will usually start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your
> > > name will probably also work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is
> > > easiest for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
> > >
> > > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they
> > > sometimes do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
> > >
> > > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
> > > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
> > >
> > > Ingo
> > >
> > > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly
> > > >- how do you identify yourself: by name,
> A-number
> > > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
> fingerprinting?
> > > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for
the
> I-485.
> > > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
> takes for
> > > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is
at
> the
> > > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times
(employment-based
> I-485)
> > > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
> > > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
> > >
> > > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
> > >
> > > For many questions, you may find answers at
> > > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
> > >
> > > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
> > >
> > > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
> > > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
> > >
> > > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
> > >
> > > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
> > > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
> > > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
> > >
> > > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
> > >
> > > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
> > > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
> > >
> > >
> > > For non-official information, check:
> > >
> > > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I
> > > do not know all site operators.)
> > >
> > > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
> > > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
> > > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
> > > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
> > > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
> > > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
> > > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
> > > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
> > > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
> > >
> > > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
> > > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
> > > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
> > >
> > > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
> > > listed here, please e-mail me).
>
Mar 2nd 2002, 5:35 am
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Fingerprint info
I would assume that "processing has started again" means that INS is no longer
waiting for anything, and the case is in line with all the other ones.
There is no guarantee how much longer it will take. There is a good chance it will
take less than 15 months simply because INS wants to avoid the expense of another
fingerprinting. Fingerprints expire after 15 months.
INS is probably faster today than it was two years ago, but in my case it took almost
exactly 15 months from the date of the FP, and that only because I called INS - at
that time, INS actually had quite a few cases with expired FPs. In that case, INS
would eventually re-send FP notices and retake the prints.
So while it is likely that you will get your GC much faster, it is not impossible
that it will take years.
Ingo
On Fri, 01 Mar 2002 13:16:38 GMT, "howard" <[email protected]> wrote:
>This too has already been discussed, but when the automated message tells you that
>your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
>employment based how long will it take to get your green card after that. I took my
>finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should the process take.
>
>"Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
>> the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
>> processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
>>
>> -- irax.
>>
>>
>> [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
>news:<[email protected]>...
>> > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev)
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
>check that
>> > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's
>a phone
>> > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if
>yes
>> > >what do you tell them.
>> >
>> > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the
>> > options. You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available
>> > during normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep
>> > redialing for hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold).
>> > Typically, the automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll
>> > need to talk to a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case
>> > will usually start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will
>> > probably also work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest
>> > for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
>> >
>> > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they
>> > sometimes do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
>> >
>> > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
>> > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
>> >
>> > Ingo
>> >
>> > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
>> > >how do you identify yourself: by name,
>A-number
>> > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
>fingerprinting?
>> > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for the
>I-485.
>> > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
>takes for
>> > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is at
>the
>> > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times (employment-based
>I-485)
>> > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
>> > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
>> >
>> > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>> >
>> > For many questions, you may find answers at
>> > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>> >
>> > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>> >
>> > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
>> > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>> >
>> > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>> >
>> > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
>> > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
>> > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>> >
>> > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>> >
>> > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>> >
>> >
>> > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
>> > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>> >
>> >
>> > For non-official information, check:
>> >
>> > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I
>> > do not know all site operators.)
>> >
>> > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
>> > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
>> > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
>> > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
>> > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
>> > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
>> > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
>> > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
>> > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
>> >
>> > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
>> > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
>> > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
>> >
>> > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
>> > listed here, please e-mail me).
>>
>
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
waiting for anything, and the case is in line with all the other ones.
There is no guarantee how much longer it will take. There is a good chance it will
take less than 15 months simply because INS wants to avoid the expense of another
fingerprinting. Fingerprints expire after 15 months.
INS is probably faster today than it was two years ago, but in my case it took almost
exactly 15 months from the date of the FP, and that only because I called INS - at
that time, INS actually had quite a few cases with expired FPs. In that case, INS
would eventually re-send FP notices and retake the prints.
So while it is likely that you will get your GC much faster, it is not impossible
that it will take years.
Ingo
On Fri, 01 Mar 2002 13:16:38 GMT, "howard" <[email protected]> wrote:
>This too has already been discussed, but when the automated message tells you that
>your has started again what does that mean. Also suppose your application is
>employment based how long will it take to get your green card after that. I took my
>finger prints Feb 1, 2002, how much longer should the process take.
>
>"Irax Enb" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> I got my fingerprinting done on 11/23/01 (applied 06/01), and i got a message on
>> the automated system that on 12/28/01 ins had received my fingerprints, and
>> processing had started again on my application. this was at nsc.
>>
>> -- irax.
>>
>>
>> [email protected] (Ingo Pakleppa) wrote in message
>news:<[email protected]>...
>> > On 21 Feb 2002 17:02:50 GMT, kamen*no@spam*guentchev.com (Kamen Guentchev)
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > >I know this has been discussed here before but how exactly does one
>check that
>> > >the FBI has sent the fingerprint check back to the INS? I know there's
>a phone
>> > >number (one more time, please) but do you talk to a live person and if
>yes
>> > >what do you tell them.
>> >
>> > The INS phone line is both automatic and has a live person as one of the
>> > options. You can call 24 hours a day but the live assistance is only available
>> > during normal business hours (to make matters worse, you'll have to keep
>> > redialing for hours during the day, and then spend another hour or so on hold).
>> > Typically, the automated system won't tell you about the fingerprints, so you'll
>> > need to talk to a human. Just give them your receipt number, which in your case
>> > will usually start with the letters LIN. (the A number or even your name will
>> > probably also work, but the receipt number is preferred because it is easiest
>> > for the INS) and ask if the fingerprints have been cleared by the FBI.
>> >
>> > The officer on the phone may also ask you to verify your address - they
>> > sometimes do that just to make sure that you haven't moved.
>> >
>> > Once the fingerprints have cleared, you will probably get your GC within 15
>> > months because that is when the fingerprints expire.
>> >
>> > Ingo
>> >
>> > >If it's an automated system which options do you choose? And most importantly -
>> > >how do you identify yourself: by name,
>A-number
>> > >or that number from the receipt that they give you at the
>fingerprinting?
>> > >In this specific case the question is about the fingerprinting for the
>I-485.
>> > >Also can people share some experiences about how long it typically
>takes for
>> > >the adjudication to take place after the fingerprinting (the case is at
>the
>> > >Nebraska center). BTW, their current processing times (employment-based
>I-485)
>> > >are 350-380 days. Thanks. Kamen
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> > I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please
>> > consult with a professional immigration attorney.
>> >
>> > For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
>> >
>> > For many questions, you may find answers at
>> > http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
>> >
>> > or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
>> >
>> > For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
>> > http://travel.state.gov/links.html
>> >
>> > For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
>> >
>> > For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go
>> > to http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and
>> > http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
>> >
>> > For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
>> >
>> > For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
>> >
>> >
>> > For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO,
>> > see http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
>> >
>> >
>> > For non-official information, check:
>> >
>> > (When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I
>> > do not know all site operators.)
>> >
>> > http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
>> > http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/
>> > http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ (dual citizenship FAQ)
>> > http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
>> > http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
>> > http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
>> > http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
>> > (marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes
>> > http://www.formshome.com http://www.workpermit.com
>> >
>> > This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with
>> > any of the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for
>> > listing them, and typically don't even know them.
>> >
>> > (if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
>> > listed here, please e-mail me).
>>
>
>
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult
with a professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at
http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html (Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not
know all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.richw.org/dualcit/
(dual citizenship FAQ) http://www.ilw.com/pederson/visa.htm (dual citizenship info)
http://www.srs-usvisa.com http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/
(marriage and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of
the Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them,
and typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site
listed here, please e-mail me).
