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DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

LeoV75 said:
Hi Mom,

I had my 2nd Biometric appointment this morning. The agent was confused cause he saw my previous application. He told me that the background check was completed for the first Biometric and that it was in the system. Hopefully they won't take too long to clear it for the 2nd Biometric.
Right after, I decided to drive to the Congresswoman. I received a warm welcome. They took time to listen to my inquiry and took all my info. A few hours later, I already received an email from the Congresswoman to confirm she had already contacted the USCIS on my behalf. I hope she will be able to make things move fast.
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Great. Thanks for the update.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Not mzo, but note the following :
- if your B2 expires after you have submitted AOS (and after the package has been accepted by the lockbox), you will become adjustment pending. This means you are authorized to stay in the US without accruing unlawful presence, however if your AOS is denied you will have to leave immediately and the period between expiry of b2 and denial of AOS will be deemed as overstay. Needless to say this outcome would mean very little chance of ever getting a B visa again.
- if your B2 expires before you begin the process you don’t have an option to AOS, you cannot adjust status if you are out of status.
- if you entered on your b2 after knowledge of your selection and with intent to adjust, this may cause problems at the interview. Some people have been successful doing it, others (not only DV) have not been. With the attitude of the current administration I would personally be very wary of doing this route now.
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Thank you Susie, points well noted.

Following my J1 program 7 years ago, I have frequently entered with B1/2 on business/work activities (conferences & such), I have an upcoming entry on similar engagements.

I’m DV26 & my preference is CP though my consular underperformed in DV25. I’m here to understand the AOS process, risks & avenues available. I’ve learned LOTS of valuable info that I didn’t even know of until I landed on this forum – KUDOS!
 
barbslove said:
Thank you Susie, points well noted.

Following my J1 program 7 years ago, I have frequently entered with B1/2 on business/work activities (conferences & such), I have an upcoming entry on similar engagements.

I’m DV26 & my preference is CP though my consular underperformed in DV25. I’m here to understand the AOS process, risks & avenues available. I’ve learned LOTS of valuable info that I didn’t even know of until I landed on this forum – KUDOS!
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That’s all good, but understand it is the intent on the last time you enter if you plan to do AOS from B1/B that will matter.

It does sound as though it would be risky for you to jeopardize losing your B visa.
 
Sm1smom said:
Not asking for any additional document is not necessarily a signal towards case approval. We've had reports of folks who thought they had a great interview who later on received a RFE in the mail for additional documents to be submitted.
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Sm1smom said:
Your interview was completed on Friday, the following Monday was a public holiday. The IO may need additional time to review your case and your response to the issued RFE. As to if you should expect USCIS to send your request for more documents, I have no way of knowing since I do not know why you were issued with a marriage based RFE to start it, and what you provided in response. So far, I think you'll just have to wait and see.

Answering the below questions could also further shed some light on your case by the way.

1. Where you married before your eDV entry submission? If yes, was your spouse included in your entry submission?
2. If "NO" to question 1, when did you get married - before or after your DV selection?
3. Is your spouse in the US with a separate status from yours?
4. Are you and your spouse based in the same place or different States?
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During my adjustment of status (AOS) interview, my lawyer was present and asked the Field Officer (FO) whether the case was approved. The officer indicated that he approved the case from his end, but it still needed to go through final processing. He mentioned that if visas are available, we should receive our green cards.

Regarding my marriage, I got married in March 2025 after submitting the Diversity Visa (DV) entry but before filing the AOS application. My spouse is currently in the U.S. She was previously on an H-1B visa and has an approved I-140 from a separate National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card application filed last year. She recently accepted a new job using the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued through our DV-based AOS application (transitioned from her H1B to the EAD). The FO asked about this during the interview, and we were able to explain the situation clearly. He appeared satisfied with our explanation.

We have been living together since December 2024 and have been in a relationship for the past three years. We provided extensive documentation to support the legitimacy of our marriage, including our marriage certificate, joint bank accounts, lease agreement, shared credit cards, work insurance details, and beneficiary designations. Additionally, we submitted all requested documents in response to the RFE both in person during the interview and via mail.

Given this context, I wanted to confirm whether there could be a situation where I, as the principal DV applicant, receive a green card but my spouse does not.

Please let me know if this additional information is helpful or if further clarification is needed.
 
Django said:
During my adjustment of status (AOS) interview, my lawyer was present and asked the Field Officer (FO) whether the case was approved. The officer indicated that he approved the case from his end, but it still needed to go through final processing. He mentioned that if visas are available, we should receive our green cards.

Regarding my marriage, I got married in March 2025 after submitting the Diversity Visa (DV) entry but before filing the AOS application. My spouse is currently in the U.S. She was previously on an H-1B visa and has an approved I-140 from a separate National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card application filed last year. She recently accepted a new job using the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued through our DV-based AOS application (transitioned from her H1B to the EAD). The FO asked about this during the interview, and we were able to explain the situation clearly. He appeared satisfied with our explanation.

We have been living together since December 2024 and have been in a relationship for the past three years. We provided extensive documentation to support the legitimacy of our marriage, including our marriage certificate, joint bank accounts, lease agreement, shared credit cards, work insurance details, and beneficiary designations. Additionally, we submitted all requested documents in response to the RFE both in person during the interview and via mail.

Given this context, I wanted to confirm whether there could be a situation where I, as the principal DV applicant, receive a green card but my spouse does not.

Please let me know if this additional information is helpful or if further clarification is needed.
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You got married prior to your DV selection, that plus the your RFE response should be good enough to overcome your marriage being deemed as one entered into for immigration benefits.

If only your background gets cleared, while your spouse’s does not get cleared by the end of the FY, you could be approved while your spouse does not get approved.
 
Hi everyone, yesterday (09/02), both my husband (main applicant) and I received an update to our case status, which read "New Card is being Produced", without an interview. And today, both our statuses have changed to "Case Was Approved". I hope everything goes smoothly and we get our GC soon without any hiccups. I will update more once we hear more

A big shout-out and thank you to @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ, and everyone for your advice and for contributing to this forum, which helped us immeasurably! Your help is really, really appreciated
 
Jumble said:
Hi everyone, yesterday (09/02), both my husband (main applicant) and I received an update to our case status, which read "New Card is being Produced", without an interview. And today, both our statuses have changed to "Case Was Approved". I hope everything goes smoothly and we get our GC soon without any hiccups. I will update more once we hear more

A big shout-out and thank you to @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ, and everyone for your advice and for contributing to this forum, which helped us immeasurably! Your help is really, really appreciated
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Great! Congratulations.
 
Sm1smom said:
It is normal to not see any status update following RFE response submission for DV based AOS cases. If you have your proof of delivery, there's nothing else for you to do at this point. Just continue to wait for now.
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Hi Mom,

Just want to share that today I got the update that "New Card in Being Produced". Thank you so much for this amazing resource that helps us through the whole process.
 
Sm1smom said:
You got married prior to your DV selection, that plus the your RFE response should be good enough to overcome your marriage being deemed as one entered into for immigration benefits.

If only your background gets cleared, while your spouse’s does not get cleared by the end of the FY, you could be approved while your spouse does not get approved.
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This is very helpful. Thank you, Mom.
 
Sm1smom said:
Great. Thanks for the update.
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Hi Mom,

The Congresswoman already got an answer from the USCIS today :

"Thank you for your inquiry, dated September 2, 2025 on behalf of your constituent, regarding their pending immigration matter.

The request for expedited processing has been approved. Please note that expedited processing does not guarantee an instant decision; it simply moves the case forward for processing and consideration. The petitioner must still meet all applicable eligibility criteria. If additional information is needed from the petitioner, they will be notified directly."
 
LeoV75 said:
Hi Mom,

The Congresswoman already got an answer from the USCIS today :

"Thank you for your inquiry, dated September 2, 2025 on behalf of your constituent, regarding their pending immigration matter.

The request for expedited processing has been approved. Please note that expedited processing does not guarantee an instant decision; it simply moves the case forward for processing and consideration. The petitioner must still meet all applicable eligibility criteria. If additional information is needed from the petitioner, they will be notified directly."
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Thanks for the update. Keeping my fingers crossed for you this time around.
 
ryukk said:
Hi, any update on this? Did you speak to an agent?
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I haven't received a call yet. 72 hours from when they escalated it will be by the end of today. I did call USCIS yesterday and got my biometrics appointment date which was booked for 9/19! I rescheduled and had the appointment this morning. Next thing is waiting for the interview to be booked!
 
Hi mom,

I contacted USCIS to get an interview update or to know which FO has our cases. My husband and I are living in 2 different zip codes due to our PhDs (he's in Orlando, FL, and I'm in Rochester, NY). USCIC Contact centre (chat with EMMA) said that my case is in Sacramento, FO, and my husband's one in Orlando, FO.

1. Any idea why my case went to California instead of Buffalo, NY (which is my FO as per my zip code)?
2. Does this mean we could get interviews at different FOs?
3. Is there a way to notify USCIS to process our applications together?
4. What is the difference between contacting USCIS through chat with EMMA vs a Congresswoman inquiry? In which situation should we go for a congresswoman inquiry? Could you please kindly guide me on how to do that as well?
 
bchura said:
Hi mom,

I contacted USCIS to get an interview update or to know which FO has our cases. My husband and I are living in 2 different zip codes due to our PhDs (he's in Orlando, FL, and I'm in Rochester, NY). USCIC Contact centre (chat with EMMA) said that my case is in Sacramento, FO, and my husband's one in Orlando, FO.

1. Any idea why my case went to California instead of Buffalo, NY (which is my FO as per my zip code)?
2. Does this mean we could get interviews at different FOs?
3. Is there a way to notify USCIS to process our applications together?
4. What is the difference between contacting USCIS through chat with EMMA vs a Congresswoman inquiry? In which situation should we go for a congresswoman inquiry? Could you please kindly guide me on how to do that as well?
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1. Highly doubtful your case is assigned to the Sacramento FO. It is not unusual for the frontline agents to provide misleading information.
2&3. I already addressed these questions (at least once, if not more) with you.
4. Chat with Emma = you obtain/hope to obtain status update directly by yourself. Please take a look at the FAQ tab of the AOS Process spreadsheet re congressional inquiry.
 
Lodge2005 said:
I haven't received a call yet. 72 hours from when they escalated it will be by the end of today. I did call USCIS yesterday and got my biometrics appointment date which was booked for 9/19! I rescheduled and had the appointment this morning. Next thing is waiting for the interview to be booked!
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Thanks for the update that’s great news! My application was transferred to the NBC only today, not sure what that means for timeline
 
ryukk said:
I called USCIS and the agent told me
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The frontline agents are known to sometimes provide inaccurate information. There's no reason for the Lockbox to have held on to your case file following the package acceptance on 8/27. The file gets sent electronically following acceptance by the Lockbox. Anyway, you can contact them again to try and obtain your bio details.
 
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