CLASS Status and Review Process
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What is the minimum time required for CLASS results to be returned?

  • 15 business days
  • 5 business days
  • 10 business days (correct)
  • Immediate results

    • When can a START user cancel a CLASS request?

  • When the CLASS status is Scheduled
  • When the CLASS status is Requested or Pending Review (correct)
  • When the CLASS status is Processing
  • When the CLASS status is Returned

    • How can a user request CLASS for multiple applicants at once?

  • From the RPC Namecheck Team
  • From the Applicant Level
  • From the Bureau of Consular Affairs
  • From the Case Level (correct)

    • What happens after submitting a CLASS request from the Case Level?

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    What is the status of a CLASS request after it is processed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs?

    <p>Pending Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of a CLASS request that is under review by the RPC Namecheck Team?

    <p>Scheduled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck?

    <p>To run applicant biographic information and aliases against a database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the PreScreen Validation Check Case Task that must be completed before requesting security checks?

    <p>Completed Success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to prevent disruption to the security vetting process?

    <p>Submit applicants after moving them to other cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite to the USCIS interview?

    <p>Security check statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of having an Availability of Inactive case?

    <p>The system does not prevent security checks from being requested or receiving security responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be verified before requesting security checks?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of the CLASS task when the 'Request CLASS' button is displayed on the CLASS Case Task?

    <p>Active, Hold, or Inactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct step to request CLASS from the Applicant Level?

    <p>Select the 'Tasks' tab and click the underlined task number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can RSC staff cancel a CLASS request?

    <p>When the CLASS Task Status is Requested or Pending Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the CLASS Status when a CLASS request is canceled?

    <p>It updates to Not Started</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Active Bio-Diffs' module?

    <p>To re-request CLASS due to new or updated biographic or contact information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of steps to request CLASS from the Applicant Level?

    <p>Select the 'Tasks' tab, access the CLASS task, and click 'Request CLASS Namecheck'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the CLASS Status when it is canceled and the previous Status was Expired or Clear?

    <p>The CLASS Status will remain as is.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can users re-request the CLASS Namecheck if a bio-diff occurs?

    <p>When the CLASS Status is at Scheduled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the necessary action when the CLASS result Status is Clear?

    <p>Continue case processing as usual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can CLASS be canceled when the CLASS Task Status is at DHS Envelope required?

    <p>No, it cannot be canceled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can re-request CLASS when the CLASS Status is Not Clear?

    <p>Only RSC staff with the CAS Case Processor role.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a CLASS result after 15 months?

    <p>It expires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the necessary action when the CLASS Task Status is Requested or Pending Review?

    <p>Cancel CLASS Namecheck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CLASS database is used to submit an applicant's biographic data and to receive information back on potential data matches for the applicant.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    START submits CLASS Name Check requests to the RPC.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CLASS Hit information that has been adjudicated and cleared by USCIS officers expires after a certain period of time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The transition from CLASS to CSC will apply to all case types, including SIV, FTJ-R, and Amerasians.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RSCs enter applicant data into the USCIS systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The RPC reviews potential 'hits' to determine if they require further review by RSC staff.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    FTJ-R cases processed by RSCs will use the CSC system starting in June 2024.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CLASS Namecheck is a security check that runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RSCs can initiate security checks for each individual applicant even if the case is not in the correct Case Group.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The system prevents security checks from being requested or from receiving security responses if a case has an Availability of Inactive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Applicants can be left in a Draft state after moving to other cases without disrupting the security vetting process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The PreScreen Validation Check Case Task Status must be 'Pending' before requesting security checks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CLASS Namecheck is a mandatory security check for all applicants.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The CLASS Progress Statuses are limited to only three options: In Progress, Expired, and Clear.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an applicant has a security check Status of Not Required, the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status will be Completed Success.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A START user with the Caseworker User Role can request IAC for multiple applicants simultaneously.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RSCs are responsible for requesting and monitoring security checks for all applicants referred through the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) or Follow-to-Join Refugee cases.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The status of a CLASS request is automatically updated to 'Clear' after 15 months.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The START system will automatically age out an applicant from security checks if the checks are not completed within a certain timeframe.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RSC staff can enter new information about an applicant in START only during the initial data collection stage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Update IAC Status for Applicants who do not require IAC feature is only available for applicants under a certain age.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Travel Fingerprints Collection Tab is only accessible for applicants who are within the required age range for TFP.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The USRAP is transitioning to have RSCs assume responsibility for managing security checks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Force Protection Review is a mandatory step in the security check process for all applicants.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All applicants in a case must have a security check Status of Clear or Not Required for the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status to be Completed Success.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages in the security vetting process with the corresponding requirements:

    <p>Completed Success = All applicants have security checks completed with statuses of Clear, Not Required, Excepted, Hit Clear, or Deferred Completed Failure = One or more applicants have a security check Status of Not Clear Deferred = Applicants have pending security checks Expired = Security checks are older than 15 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following information with the correct location where it is entered in START:

    <p>Passports, national IDs, UNHCR refugee certificates, birth certificates = Alias Tab Addresses, family tree, contact information = Biographic Data Tab Biodata information = PreScreen Processing Guide New information collected at later stages = Data Collection Tab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following responsibilities with the corresponding entity:

    <p>Requesting and monitoring security checks for SIV or FTJ-R cases = RSC Africa and RSC MENA in Qatar Requesting and monitoring security checks for all applicants = USCIS Initiating security checks = RSCs Managing security checks = USRAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security checks with their corresponding status updates:

    <p>CLASS Namecheck = Updated to 'Clear' after 15 months IAC = Updated to 'Not Required' for applicants under a certain age Biographic Data Collection = Updated to 'Pending' before requesting security checks Security Vetting Processing Stage = Updated to 'Completed Success' or 'Completed Failure'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features with the correct functionality in START:

    <p>PreScreen Validation Check Case Task = Verifies applicant data before requesting security checks Travel Fingerprint Collection Tab = Accessible only for applicants within the required age range Update IAC Status for Applicants who do not require IAC = Available for applicants under a certain age Force Protection Review = Mandatory step in the security check process for all applicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check statuses with their corresponding actions:

    <p>Clear = No further action required Not Clear = Requires further review by RSC staff Hit Clear = Approved by USCIS officers Deferred = Security checks are pending review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following topics with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Biographic Data Collection = Used to submit an applicant's biographic data and to receive information back on potential data matches. IAC Request Process = A security check that runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Applicant Status Management = The process of updating the status of applicants who do not require IAC. Security Check Updates = The feature that prevents security checks from being requested or from receiving security responses if a case has an Availability of Inactive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following system functionalities with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>CLASS System = Used to submit an applicant's biographic data and to receive information back on potential data matches. START System = The system that prevents security checks from being requested or from receiving security responses if a case has an Availability of Inactive. IAC System = The system that allows users to request security checks for multiple applicants simultaneously. CSC System = The system that will be used for all case types, including SIV, FTJ-R, and Amerasians, starting in June 2024.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check types with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>CLASS Namecheck = A security check that runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. IAC Check = A security check used to verify the identity of applicants. Force Protection Review = A mandatory step in the security check process for all applicants. Travel Fingerprints = A security check used to verify the identity of applicants through fingerprint collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following applicant statuses with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Not Clear = The status of an applicant who has a security check result that requires further review. Clear = The status of an applicant who has a security check result that does not require further review. Not Required = The status of an applicant who is exempt from security checks. Expired = The status of an applicant who has a security check result that is no longer valid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check features with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Update IAC Status for Applicants who do not require IAC = The feature that allows users to update the status of applicants who are under a certain age. Cancel IAC Request = The feature that allows users to cancel an IAC request. CLASS Conversion to CSC = The feature that allows users to convert a CLASS request to a CSC request. TPF Collection Tab = The feature that allows users to collect travel fingerprints for applicants within the required age range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check stages with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Security Vetting Processing Stage = The stage where the security check result is reviewed and updated. PreScreen Validation Check Case Task = The stage where the applicant's biographic data is verified before requesting security checks. DHS Hit Review = The stage where the security check result is reviewed by the DHS. RPC Namecheck Team Review = The stage where the security check result is reviewed by the RPC Namecheck Team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check stages with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>CLASS Namecheck = Runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs PreScreen Validation Check = Verifies the accuracy of information collected during data collection Security Vetting Processing Stage = Determines the status of security checks for an applicant Force Protection Review = A mandatory step in the security check process for certain applicants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following system functionalities with their corresponding actions:

    <p>START System = Submits CLASS Name Check requests to the RPC RPC = Reviews potential 'hits' to determine if they require further review by RSC staff USCIS System = Entered applicant data by RSCs CLASS = Receives information back on potential data matches for the applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following applicant status management actions with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Submit applicants = Prevents disruption to the security vetting process Leave applicants in Draft state = Allows for security checks to be requested without disrupting the security vetting process Move applicants to other cases = Requires verification of accuracy of information collected during data collection Verify case is in correct Case Group = Ensures correct security checks are initiated for each individual applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check updates with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>CLASS Hit information = Expires after a certain period of time if adjudicated and cleared by USCIS officers Security Check Status = Can be set to Not Required pursuant to security check requirements CLASS Request Status = Is automatically updated to 'Clear' after 15 months IAC Request Status = Is updated by RSC staff after reviewing potential 'hits'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following biographic data collection stages with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Data Collection = Collects accurate information about applicants PreScreen Validation Check = Verifies the accuracy of information collected during data collection Biographic Information = Is submitted to the CLASS database for potential data matches Applicant Record = Must be submitted after moving applicants to other cases to prevent disruption to the security vetting process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following IAC request process stages with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>RSC Staff = Initiates security checks for each individual applicant RPC = Reviews potential 'hits' to determine if they require further review by RSC staff START User = Submits CLASS Name Check requests to the RPC Case Group = Determines the correct security checks to be initiated for each individual applicant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following entities with their respective roles in the CLASS process:

    <p>START = Submits CLASS Name Check requests to the CLASS database RPC = Reviews potential 'hits' to determine if they require further review USCIS = Conducts further review of potential matches RSCs = Enters applicant data into the START system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following CLASS Hit review results with their respective meanings:

    <p>Clear = Adjudicated and cleared by USCIS officers Not Clear = Requires further review by USCIS officers Waiver = Available for applicants who do not meet security requirements Expired = CLASS Hit information that has been cleared but is no longer valid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following systems with their respective uses:

    <p>CLASS = Submits an applicant's biographic data and receives information back on potential data matches USCIS = Conducts further review of potential matches and sends review results back to START CSC = Runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security START = Enters applicant data and submits CLASS Name Check requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following case types with their respective security check processes:

    <p>SIV = Will not transition to CSC FTJ-R = Will continue to use CLASS Amerasians = Will transition to CSC in June 2024 RSCs = Will use the CSC system starting in June 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following entities with their respective responsibilities:

    <p>RSCs = Requesting and monitoring security checks for all applicants USCIS = Conducting further review of potential matches RPC = Reviewing potential 'hits' to determine if they require further review START = Entering applicant data and submitting CLASS Name Check requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following applicant status updates with their respective triggers:

    <p>Clear = Adjudicated and cleared by USCIS officers Not Clear = Requires further review by USCIS officers Expired = CLASS Hit information that has been cleared but is no longer valid Updated = New information about an applicant is entered in START</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following security check processes with their respective systems:

    <p>CLASS = Runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of State CSC = Runs applicant biographic information against a database owned by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security USCIS = Conducts further review of potential matches and sends review results back to START START = Enters applicant data and submits CLASS Name Check requests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CLASS Requests

    • CLASS can be requested for all active applicants on a case at one time from the Case Level or individually from the Applicant Level.
    • To request CLASS from the Case Level, locate the CLASS Case Task, click the “Request CLASS Namecheck” button, and confirm.
    • To request CLASS from the Applicant Level, access the CLASS task directly from the applicant-level screen or from the My Workload module, select the “Tasks” tab, click the underlined task number, and request CLASS.
    • Case Availability must be Active, Hold, or Inactive for the Request CLASS button to display on the CLASS Case Task.
    • The CLASS applicant level task status must be Not Started or Expired for the request to be facilitated.

    CLASS Statuses

    • Requested: CLASS has been requested.
    • Pending Review: CLASS Namecheck has been processed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and is pending review by the RPC Namecheck Team.
    • Scheduled: CLASS is under review by the RPC Namecheck Team.
    • CLASS results are typically returned in 10 business days, but some applicants may see immediate results.

    Canceling CLASS Requests

    • A START user can cancel CLASS when the CLASS status is Requested or Pending Review.
    • Canceling a CLASS request will update the CLASS Status to Not Started.
    • RSC staff cannot cancel CLASS when the CLASS status is Scheduled.

    Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck

    • CLASS is a security check that runs applicant biographic information and aliases against a database owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    • If CLASS is canceled when the previous Status was Expired or Clear, the CLASS Status will remain as is.
    • If a bio-diff occurs when a CLASS Status is at Scheduled, users can re-request the CLASS Namecheck.

    CLASS Result Statuses

    • Clear: CLASS has been completed and the applicant has been cleared. Continue case processing as usual.
    • Not Clear: CLASS has been completed and the applicant has not been cleared. Schedule and process the case for USCIS Interview.
    • Expired: A CLASS result has expired after 15 months. Re-request CLASS if the case Availability is Active or Hold and the case is not waiting to be closed.

    Security Checks and Vetting Process

    • RSCs initiate security checks (CLASS, IAC) and track progress and results.
    • The START system will not automatically age out an applicant from security checks.
    • All security checks must be completed with statuses of Clear, Not Required, Excepted, Hit Clear, or Deferred to reach the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status of Completed Success.

    Security Vetting Process

    • If all security checks are complete for all applicants on the case, but one or more applicants have any security check Status of Not Clear, the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status will be Completed Failure.
    • RSCs do not have responsibility to request or monitor security checks for applicants referred through the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) or Follow-to-Join Refugee cases processed by U.S. embassies (FTJ-R, formerly Visa 93), except for FTJ-R cases processed by RSC Africa and RSC MENA in Qatar.

    Information Capture and Entry

    • All information received and captured for the first time from or about the applicant must be entered in START by RSC staff before security checks are requested.
    • This includes information in the applicant's Alias Tab, addresses, family tree, contact information, and any biodata information according to the PreScreen Processing Guide or the Pre-Travel Data Collection.

    Transition to USCIS Management

    • The USRAP is transitioning to have USCIS assume responsibility for managing security checks.
    • The aim is to provide a single, consolidated response to START for all security checks.
    • The first security check to transition to this new system will be the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck.

    Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck

    • The CLASS Namecheck is a security check that runs applicant biographic information and aliases against a database owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    • The CLASS database is owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    • START submits CLASS Name Check (CNC) requests to the CLASS database.
    • The RPC reviews any potential "hits" to determine if they require further review by USCIS officers.
    • Possible CLASS Hit review results are Clear and Not Clear.

    CLASS Conversion to CSC

    • Starting in June 2024, PRM/A and USCIS will transition various locations whereby CLASS transitions to a Consolidated Security Check (CSC) run through USCIS systems.
    • The transition will occur country by country.
    • The CSC conversion for CLASS does not apply to SIV, FTJ-R processed by RPC, and Amerasians as these case types do not use USCIS systems to process security checks.
    • FTJ-R cases processed by RSCs will continue to use CLASS.

    Security Checks and Vetting Process

    • RSCs initiate security checks (CLASS, IAC) and track progress and results.
    • The START system will not automatically age out an applicant from security checks.
    • All security checks must be completed with statuses of Clear, Not Required, Excepted, Hit Clear, or Deferred to reach the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status of Completed Success.

    Security Vetting Process

    • If all security checks are complete for all applicants on the case, but one or more applicants have any security check Status of Not Clear, the Security Vetting Processing Stage Status will be Completed Failure.
    • RSCs do not have responsibility to request or monitor security checks for applicants referred through the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) or Follow-to-Join Refugee cases processed by U.S. embassies (FTJ-R, formerly Visa 93), except for FTJ-R cases processed by RSC Africa and RSC MENA in Qatar.

    Information Capture and Entry

    • All information received and captured for the first time from or about the applicant must be entered in START by RSC staff before security checks are requested.
    • This includes information in the applicant's Alias Tab, addresses, family tree, contact information, and any biodata information according to the PreScreen Processing Guide or the Pre-Travel Data Collection.

    Transition to USCIS Management

    • The USRAP is transitioning to have USCIS assume responsibility for managing security checks.
    • The aim is to provide a single, consolidated response to START for all security checks.
    • The first security check to transition to this new system will be the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck.

    Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) Namecheck

    • The CLASS Namecheck is a security check that runs applicant biographic information and aliases against a database owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    • The CLASS database is owned by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
    • START submits CLASS Name Check (CNC) requests to the CLASS database.
    • The RPC reviews any potential "hits" to determine if they require further review by USCIS officers.
    • Possible CLASS Hit review results are Clear and Not Clear.

    CLASS Conversion to CSC

    • Starting in June 2024, PRM/A and USCIS will transition various locations whereby CLASS transitions to a Consolidated Security Check (CSC) run through USCIS systems.
    • The transition will occur country by country.
    • The CSC conversion for CLASS does not apply to SIV, FTJ-R processed by RPC, and Amerasians as these case types do not use USCIS systems to process security checks.
    • FTJ-R cases processed by RSCs will continue to use CLASS.

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