d Pat
Mar 8, 2026
background check
I-130 approved after interview in August still awaiting decision no I-765 no I-485 approval. Contacted congressman and Uscis told congressman they can’t issue decision til third party background check is completed …. no criminal history here or home country not even a speeding ticket I-130 already approved what are they waiting on and how long does background checks take … also does it make sense late in this state to try and apply for a advanced parole
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hopeful 🙌🏼Mar 9, 2026
how did you contact Congress ?
Rocco FortéMar 9, 2026
@d Pat There has been a pattern of approving I-130s and leaving I-485s in limbo. You should seriously consider suing.
d PatMar 9, 2026
@hopeful 🙌🏼 go to your respectiful senator or congressman websites it should be a link that says help with federal agency on all of em and press uscis if doesn’t give you option to press uscis, when you fill out the form just put uscis in the line where it says which agency
Manifest LawMar 10, 2026
This is normal when USCIS officers are still waiting on results from background check which is ver integral to how they will rule on your application. The fact that there are no criminal historys indicated on your forms does not mean USCIS will skip this back ground stage. Once your results are back if there are no adverse findings here or anywhere else in your application or immihration history USCIS typically issues an approval. If your travel is not urgent you might want to wait to get a decision on your case, as you seem to be close to getting a decision on the same.
- Attorney MaryJoy Chuba
(All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)
d PatMar 11, 2026
@Manifest Law so in your expertise what’s an estimated time frame interview completed August 2025 I-130 approved days later Oakland park field office
Kingsley BMar 17, 2026
@d Pat What country are you from? There is no way of knowing how fast this will all be. It depends on what type of third party background checks are being done.
d PatMar 17, 2026
@Kingsley B the Bahamas
