My congressman fwd me the reply saying my background check is still on processing
It has been 154 days since.
Quote:
“This case has been referred to as a background check process which is not yet complete.
On December 2, 2025, and January 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192, Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries, and Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194, Hold and Review of USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from Additional High-Risk Countries, which, among other things, directs the agency to place an adjudicative hold on pending benefit requests filed for aliens from countries listed in Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10949, and PP 10998 regardless of entry date, while a comprehensive national security review is conducted.
This review is an agency-wide operational measure and reflects USCIS’s exercise of its authority to investigate immigration benefit requests filed by aliens who may pose risks to the national security and public safety of the United States, as outlined in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Delegation of Authority 0150.1, issued June 5, 2003. During the review period, USCIS is conducting individualized, case-by-case security assessments and is requiring additional scrutiny where warranted, including interviews that may not be waived.
It is important to note that:
• The hold does not constitute a denial or revocation of any benefit.
• Each affected case will receive an individualized review; and
• The hold remains in effect until formally lifted by the USCIS Director through subsequent written direction.
Additionally, USCIS announced Policy Alert PA-2025-26, which authorizes consideration of country-specific factors—such as identity document integrity and information-sharing limitations—as part of the discretionary analysis for affected benefit requests.
USCIS recognizes that these actions may result in processing delays; however, the agency has determined that such measures are necessary to ensure national security and public safety and to fully comply with governing law.”