Is it a bad sign if i'm undergoing a background check?
is it a bad sign?
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It's not a bad sign and it just part of the process, however, I've heard about many cases that get stuck in background check; check the processing times in the USCIS website and if your case was filed before the dates they are currently processing, call them or make an InfoPass appointment to see what is the current status of your application. Otherwise you have nothing to worry about, good luck
only if you're a criminal and because you are worried, you must be.....
No, background checks are more common than the common cold. Every time you apply for anything you are probably going to have a background check done on you. If you have done nothing wrong, or only done minor things like traffic violations or such I wouldn't worry about it.
It could be,after 9/11 student visas are double checked.
No, it is not a bad sign. It is done now and has actually been done for awhile. It just means that they are progressing with your request.
The gov is doing a lot more background checks due to 9/11. Unless you have something illegal or suspicious, you should be fine.
What is your background like? If you have provable contact with people or organizations that the government deem to be hostile to the United States and it's interests, then, yes, you have cause to be alarmed. If not, then there should be no need for concern. I'd recommend contacting an emigration attorney for advice. It can't hurt, and something that someone doesn't like, but is in fact harmless could be cleared up quickly to your benefit.
Only if you lied about something or have something to hide.
No Katie, it is a good sign! I have had several background checks as a US citizen applying for secret clearances associated with government work, and had to undergo another recent background check by a foreign company before being offered a job, working overseas in the Middle-East. It is probable that your student visa background check will involve a criminal record search and a lifetime location screen. I assume you are still young which means that your background check will be brief! Anyway don't sweat it as it is extremely likely that you will pass with no problems at all!
Do you have anything to hide? Have you done anything illegal? You will not be respected in this country, if you have. If you are being checked out, and are innocent then nothing to worry about!!!
No, its not a bad sign. Since the 9/11 attacks and thanks to the Patriot Act, these measures are now used to "screen" who should or shouldn't be allowed a visa.
All visas require a background check.
only if you have done bad thinks in the past
I don't think so. I think ICE is really backed up and they are taking care of the background check now. They usually do it before you get here.
Nope.
People are paranoid and sometimes they over do it.
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