name check expired?

[warpedbored]

Recently I was contacted by a member who called DOS to check the progress of their interview date. They were told the name check had been completed but was now expired. Does this happen often? What kind of delays will this cause? Is this what triggers the infamous 2nd name check?

[USCONGUZ]

Name checks do occasionally expire. As with any name check, there may be delays associated with the process.

[Spring1002]

Name checks do occasionally expire.  As with any name check, there may be delays associated with the process.

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How long until the name check which is done at NVC expires?

Thank you for your time!

[USCONGUZ]

Usually 12 months.