Case Processing

November 2020
what should I do? should I file mandamusI contacted my congressman and received response today that said ‘’Below is the reply from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that we have received on your behalf. It states, "The Vermont Service Center (VSC) received a Privacy Release Form signed by from Congressman office. Your constituent’s Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360), Receipt Number EACxx, and Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485), Receipt Number EA, are pending security checks at USCIS. We have checked into your constituent's case and have been assured that USCIS is aware of your inquiry and is monitoring progress related to it. However, unresolved issues in your constituent's case require a thorough review before a decision can be rendered. Unfortunately, we cannot speculate as to when this review process will be completed. USCIS requires extensive background checks for every application or petition. While background checks for most applications or petitions are completed quickly, a small percentage of cases involve unresolved background check issues that result in adjudication delays. Background checks involve more than just the initial submission for a response related to biographical information and fingerprints. Further inquiry is needed when checks and/or a review of an administrative record reveal an issue potentially impacting an applicant's eligibility for the requested immigration benefit. The inquiry may include an additional interview and/or the need to contact another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. If it is determined that an outside agency possesses relevant information about a case, USCIS requests such information for review. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS then adjudicates the application or petition as expeditiously as possible. We realize that your constituent may feel frustrated by delays related to his case. USCIS must weigh individual inconvenience against the broader concerns of public safety and national security. If we may be of further assistance, please contact the Vermont Service Center Congressional Unit."