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FBI Immigration Name Checks

By immigrationprof

Within the last year, USCIS has submitted approximately 1.5 million name check requests to the FBI (for prospective immigrants and others facing immigration/removal problems). Of these, 233,000 are still pending. This does not include the 2.7 million names that the FBI had to re-run after 9/11, of which 2600 are still mending. The FBI has a first in, first out policy for conducting name checks. If there is a hit, an analyst has to review the physical file and any related documents. USCIS does have the ability to take request that the FBI take cases out of order. The FBI has implemented a phone number for individuals to call and inquire about the status of their name checks: National Name Check Office: 202-324-2399. You can also email to inquire the status of your case: fbinncp@ic.fbi.gov

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