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KCC is a part of DoS, USCIS is a part of DHS. These are two separate branches of the government. Once you send your intention of AOS, your case is forwarded from DoS to USCIS. Not sure who your lawyer spoke to, but she might have called USCIS. That's how Britsimon did at least.

KCC. As far as I know, they only do CP, not AOS.

You are checking with the wrong place. You are done with KCC the moment you've sent your intention of AOS (you typically do it before sending in your application package to Chicago lockbox). They won't have up to date information about your case so no need to panic.

OH NO! YOU ARE BEING DEPORTED!!! PANIC! just kidding. As stated numerous times before, this happens to many people because the status check system is flaky. Sit back, relax, and wait for your card ;)

By "worked" I meant I got a non-denial reply. Didn't make any impact on my case so far.

You need to wait 30 days before making another request. Hope you chose "Extreme emergency" as your reason category. That worked for Britsimon and I.

I refer you to Britsimon's post on this matter. You have only 3 shots so you want to use them wisely. You do the expedite request now, you can't use it later when waiting for the IL.

Why doesn't he call himself? I would call 1-2 weeks after biometrics.

Relax. No need to worry. Everyone's in the same situation so it should be OK. They can't mess up all of our applications :)

To be clear, the acceptance email says: <snip> Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing. </snip> But when I check the status online, it says it is being handled in Nebraska.

NBC forwards the application to Nebraska in my understanding. Mine was also also handled like that.

I was about to hire a lawyer, but my jaw dropped when they asked $3000 (that excludes all other filing fees, medical etc). I'm glad I didn't do it. Don't hire a lawyer for DV. This forum is full of knowledgeable people.

This is very stressful for me because I want to get it and leave for a vacation ASAP. I normally have an Infopass scheduled for this Thursday, but I'll cancel it since they responded my expedite request just a week ago.

Britsimon, Didn't you receive an email about your expedite request, or was that the only activity so far?

Seems like an inefficient use of time to me. Having 2+ people at once could speed things up.

I'm in the same status as you are and noticed the same difference. The new number is referred as "USCIS A#" instead of just "A#". Not sure if it makes any difference but mine are different numbers as well. I go by the new number throughout the application process.

The one thing USCIS and IRS does fast :) They cash it so fast as if they start the transaction while the check is enroute.

True. What I got was an assurance email. Although it gives a degree of relief, it is not a result. You have infopass and it is known to work so use it first.

I received this email today regarding my expedite request. It is very reassuring and makes me feel relieved: <snip> Your case is under review for scheduling, and you will be scheduled for an interview soon. Rest assured you will be schedul before the end of the current diversity visa year. </snip>

The fact that you didn't get an expedite request denial notice means they are doing things faster than normal for you (I guess). I received my first expedite denial within five days by email. It was a lightning fast slap on the face that I'll remember when people ask me about the green card...