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USCIS Background Check Process Time

USCIS Background Check Process Time

Explore the USCIS Background Check Process Time, a comprehensive workflow including application, initial & FBI screenings, immigration status review, and final reporting.
1
Applicant submits USCIS background check application form
2
Application confirmation is sent to the applicant
3
Conduct initial screening of application form
4
Approval: Initial Screening
5
Send background check request to FBI
6
Wait for FBI response
7
Receive FBI response
8
Review FBI criminal records report
9
Approval: FBI Criminal Records Review
10
Send request for applicant's immigration status
11
Wait for immigration status response
12
Receive immigration status response
13
Review immigration status report
14
Approval: Immigration Status Review
15
Request for biometrics appointment
16
Conduct biometrics collection
17
Review biometrics data
18
Approval: Biometrics Review
19
Generate final background check report
20
Send USCIS background check result to applicant