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DV 2010 AOS Only

Summary of How
National Benefits Center (NBC)
a.k.a. Missouri Service Center (MSC)
Works
1/5

� Steps in the AOS process:

� Customer files applications and petitions (apps) via mail to lockbox

� Lockbox captures data from apps via combination of OCR and data entry

� Lockbox system does preliminary review of data from apps according to USCIS business rules

• If apps pass business rules, bank:

� Deposits payment

� Sends receipt notice to applicant

� Forwards apps to NBC

� Forwards data to NBC


• Receipt notice contains instructions for applicant to schedule appointment for biometrics capture at Application Support Center (ASC)

• NBC imports data from bank into CLAIMS3 LAN.� This triggers several actions:

� Creation/update of Record

� Initiation of multiple security check processes

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Summary of How
National Benefits Center (NBC)
a.k.a. Missouri Service Center (MSC)
Works
2/5

• NBC determines if record (i.e., A-File) already exists for applicant.

� If not, NBC creates A-File

� If so, NBC creates T-File and requests A-File from holding office

• NBC reviews apps for initial evidence that establishes eligibility

� Visa Availability

� Eligibility of applicant for benefit

� Lawful entry into U.S.

• If applicant passes initial evidence check:

� NBC adjudicates ancillary applications (I-765 and I-131).� EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and I-512 are produced and mailed to applicant

� Tracks and ensures completion of records checks

� Coordinates with Districts to schedule interview

• If applicant does not pass initial evidence check, NBC requests missing initial evidence and takes appropriate follow-up action

• Once scheduled, NBC sends interview notice to applicant

• NBC sends interview-ready cases to Districts according to interview schedule.� Interview-ready means:

� Passes initial evidence standard

� Records checks initiated and/or completed

� Relating files and docs requested and/or included

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Summary of How
National Benefits Center (NBC)
a.k.a. Missouri Service Center (MSC)
Works
3/5

• Districts conduct interviews and record results via Interim Case Management System (ICMS)

� ICMS provides Districts direct access to NBC CLAIMS3LAN (Computer-Linked Application Information Management System� Local Area Network)� results are recorded immediately

� District approval and biometrics availability triggers immediate initiation of I-551 production

• Districts forward completed cases to National Records Center

• Integrated Card Production System (ICPS)

� Lockbox

� Captures Data From Forms

� Business Rules Met?

� Deposits Fees

� Issues Notices

� Assembles Files

� Sends Data and Apps to NBC

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Summary of How
National Benefits Center (NBC)
a.k.a. Missouri Service Center (MSC)
Works
4/5

� Customer

� Mails Apps to Lockbox

� Receives Receipt Notice

� Biometrics Appointment

� Receives EAD/512/Interview Notice

� Participates in Interview

� Receives Decision Notice

� ASC

� Electronically Captures Applicants� Fingerprints, Photos, and Signature

� NBC

� Conducts Background Checks

� Checks for Initial Evidence

� Adjudicates Interim Benefits

� Sends Files for Interview

� District Office

� Schedules Interviews

� Conducts Interview

� Adjudicates Case

� Updates ICMS
***
 
Summary of How
National Benefits Center (NBC)
a.k.a. Missouri Service Center (MSC)
Works
5/5

� Steps in the process:

1a.�� Customer files via mail to Lockbox

1b.�� Lockbox sends receipt notice to customer

1c. ��Lockbox sends application and data to NBC

2a.�� Customer goes to ASC

2b.�� Biometrics await case approval

2c.�� NBC adjudicates interim benefits

2d.�� Interim benefits sent to applicant

3a.�� NBC sends interview ready cases to local office

3b.�� Local office adjudicates case and records results via ICMS

3c.�� Approvals communicated to ICPS via NBC Claims3 LAN

3d.�� ICPS sends I-551 to applicant

� Advantages of process:

� Clients receive I-797 receipt notice

� Interim benefits are processed centrally

� Data is captured timely, giving CIS and public ready access to information on status of case

� Centralized security checks

� Clients schedule appointments for biometrics capture

� DOs (District Offices) receive �interview-ready�cases � relieves them of time-consuming clerical functions

� DOs use ICMS to immediately record results
 
Hey..guys..
I'm done my biometric as Walk-in this afternoon, and whole process is under 50mins...Lucky me lol
that buy me a week for the dead line this FY :)
 
Hi zuno,

You did the right thing. The time you saved by doing
walk-in biometrics can be very vital in case you need
some extra time in the process.

Late applicants consider walk-in biometrics!

"Walk-in Biometrics it does a body good"

zuno said:
Hey..guys..
I'm done my biometric as Walk-in this afternoon, and whole process is under 50mins...Lucky me lol
that buy me a week for the dead line this FY :)
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You better go on the afternoon, less people and you will got better chance to do it as walk-in
and..I think it's all by the luck and a good reason.


feel said:
Do all the FOs consider walk-in biometrics? What are the requirements?
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A good reason can be "only two months is left!"

I take it you are a DV 2011 winner.
If you add your signature you might get
better help. There are some details in the
process that depend on your case number
an location...

The devil is in the details!

feel said:
What could be a good reason? Let me know.
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zuno said:
Hey..guys..
I'm done my biometric as Walk-in this afternoon, and whole process is under 50mins...Lucky me lol
that buy me a week for the dead line this FY :)
Click to expand...

zuno,
alright! way to go!!
now just wait for the interview letter ... should arrive soon.
 
Hi guys,

Do you guys recommend writing A# (the one on OPT card) on top right hand corner of all supporting documents?

Thanks in advance.
 
Hi Izzy120,

I did some post in detail about the subject about a month ago.
If I should summarize it: There are several kinds of A#'s if the
person gets an A# he/she should use it on I-485 application
regardless of how many digits the number is or with what number
it starts...

Izzy120 said:
Hi guys,

Do you guys recommend writing A# (the one on OPT card) on top right hand corner of all supporting documents?

Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for your reply. I have only 1 A# so far (based on OPT) as I have not filed for 485 on another category. The reason I am asking is because I do not want to confuse the USCIS people with additional data (provided that they will assign me with a new A# based on my DV 485) hence having them to deal with two A#s (although for same person). I can only "assume" they will figure it out but I don't like to "assume" anything. I will definitely include it in my application forms where it is asked for but how about supporting documents (that will go to NBC plus FO: by this time I will already have 2 A#s)? Please correct me if I am wrong or terribly confused. Am I better off without the A# on supporting documents?

Thanks again.

capeolive said:
Hi Izzy120,

I did some post in detail about the subject about a month ago.
If I should summarize it: There are several kinds of A#'s if the
person gets an A# he/she should use it on I-485 application
regardless of how many digits the number is or with what number
it starts...
Click to expand...
 
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Hi Izzy120,

In the past post I made it was mentioned that
"there are several A numbers that start with
different numbers and consists of different number
of digits. It also stated if A number exists it should be
used regardless."

You can call USCIS and ask them. They might know the answer...

P.S. If you have time you can try to scan my posts, may be you'll find it.

Izzy120 said:
Thanks for your reply. I have only 1 A# so far (based on OPT) as I have not filed for 485 on another category. The reason I am asking is because I do not want to confuse the USCIS people with additional data (provided that they will assign me with a new A# based on my DV 485) hence having them to deal with two A#s. I can only "assume" they will figure it out but I don't like to "assume" anything. I will definitely include it in my application forms where it is asked for but how about supporting documents (that will go to NBC plus FO: by this time I will already have 2 A#s)? Please correct me if I am wrong or terribly confused. Am I better off without the A# on supporting documents?

Thanks again.
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I will do that, if you don't mind me asking, did you write your A# on the supporting documents?

Anyone else did the same?

Thanks.

capeolive said:
Hi Izzy120,

In the past post I made it was mentioned that
"there are several A numbers that start with
different numbers and consists of different number
of digits. It also stated if A number exists it should be
used regardless."

You can call USCIS and ask them. They might know the answer...

P.S. If you have time you can try to scan my posts, may be you'll find it.
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I did. But in my case it was a regular A#.
But once they see the number they know
what kind of A# it is by the number of digits
and the number it starts with. We should
give them little more credit...

Izzy120 said:
I will do that, if you don't mind me asking, did you write your A# on the supporting documents?

Anyone else did the same?

Thanks.
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