DV 2010 AOS Only

[capeolive]

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

 

[capeolive]

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

 

[capeolive]

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

 

[capeolive]

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

 

[nepal2010]

M still waiting for my check to get cashed. I check my online banking every hour thinking when my balance gonna go down. I was never so desperete to loose my money. Its been 10 daz still nothing.. Hope i will have sth nxt week.

 

[capeolive]

Hi nepal2010,

Don't worry it is normal.
It usually takes between 7-15 days for them to cash the checks.
In my case it took 15 days.
Recently it took about the same for new one...

M still waiting for my check to get cashed. I check my online banking every hour thinking when my balance gonna go down. I was never so desperete to loose my money. Its been 10 daz still nothing.. Hope i will have sth nxt week.

 

[capeolive]

When you check is cashed it will be by JP Morgan Chase...

M still waiting for my check to get cashed. I check my online banking every hour thinking when my balance gonna go down. I was never so desperete to loose my money. Its been 10 daz still nothing.. Hope i will have sth nxt week.

 

[bentlebee]

Hi nepal2010,

Don't worry it is normal.
It usually takes between 7-15 days for them to cash the checks.
In my case it took 15 days.
Recently it took about the same for new one...

Or you get the package back which happened to my friend, but don't worry about it, she had forgotten to check one box and all her papers were already stamped, even the check and then returned with an explanation, so that same it was returned to Chicago and a couple days later the check was cashed and she now has her GC, so don't worry if that happens....but due to Easter the mail can be slower and bank hours can vary due to Easter.

 

[new one]

Hi capeolive,

you did a huge research! Great job! Thanks to informed us all.

 

[new one]

Hi nepal2010,

don't worry, I'm sure everything is OK.
Sometimes it takes them more time. For my took more than two weeks, so just relax and wait....

 

[capeolive]

Hi nepal2010,

There is one more thing I should mention about
how the check processing system works:

When the check is cashed it takes 1 to 2 business days
for the bank to post it to the online account.
When they post it it will have the actual transaction date on it.

For example, Let's say that you are checking your online bank account
every day several times (I am not saying that you are doing it) and
your check was cashed yesterday (Friday) You will see it on your
online bank account on Monday or Tuesday morning with Friday's date.
Before it is posted to the account even if you call the bank they won't
be able to give you the information.

So don't worry, hopefully next week the economy
is going to get better when they cash your check...

M still waiting for my check to get cashed. I check my online banking every hour thinking when my balance gonna go down. I was never so desperete to loose my money. Its been 10 daz still nothing.. Hope i will have sth nxt week.

 

[nepal2010]

Thx alot to yall!! U guys always build up my confidence and make me hope for the best. This forum rocks. Hope at the end of september we all will end up wid our new status!!!

 

[Olsson]

In form G-325A (Biographic Information), It has also asked for Last Occupation abroad. I have worked for a year in a company in my hometown before I came to the U.S.A, somewere 8 years ago, and If I put the name of the company do I have to provide any additinal document about the company. I have been suggested by some people to leave that space blank because USCIS may ask for additional documents about the company and now I donot know if the company still exist. Please give me some guidance and suggestion. Thank you

 

[jasmine182]

good luck to everyone who are in the process of filing and those who are waiting for biometrics and interview appointments.
but don't just wait, make sure that you have the original copies of everything you submitted. get another sealed envelopes from your doctor, find someone who can sign an affidavit of support for you, etc.
you can also entertain yourself with thoughts about where to move/settle/look for jobs,etc if you like now that you are going to have the luxury of choosing it yourself.

i am waiting and i can tell you one thing: I am barely suppressing the urge to move my bed near to our mailbox.

Hello Ahad,
I read your interview experience and I am a PhD student with income above the the 125% poverty level from school. Did they ask you about a sponsorship. I know you have employment offer, but still wondering.

Thanks.

 

[capeolive]

Hi Olsson,

As long as you have a high school diploma and did not
build your DV eligibility on this company you worked,
they won't be asking for additional documents about it.

When you fill out the forms you should be truthful.
I had a similar situation myself and put my last job info
from 15 years ago...

In form G-325A (Biographic Information), It has also asked for Last Occupation abroad. I have worked for a year in a company in my hometown before I came to the U.S.A, somewere 8 years ago, and If I put the name of the company do I have to provide any additinal document about the company. I have been suggested by some people to leave that space blank because USCIS may ask for additional documents about the company and now I donot know if the company still exist. Please give me some guidance and suggestion. Thank you

 

[middle.com]

M still waiting for my check to get cashed. I check my online banking every hour thinking when my balance gonna go down. I was never so desperete to loose my money. Its been 10 daz still nothing.. Hope i will have sth nxt week.

Hi nepal2010!

Can you track your mail??? Did you send it express or priority mail??

When I sent my check to DOS for DV fee it took 12 days to deliver it. So I think it's not so much time to worry about that! But as I remember myself I worried also)) So, let's wait a little bit more! I think everything will be ok)

 

[Olsson]

Capeolive!!!!!
Thanks for the reply.

 

[Ahad]

Hello Ahad,
I read your interview experience and I am a PhD student with income above the the 125% poverty level from school. Did they ask you about a sponsorship. I know you have employment offer, but still wondering.

Thanks.

Hello jasmine182,
No he did not ask. He asked for our passports, marriage cert, birth cert, and evidence of winning dv, and receipts of payments. he took out our I94s from our passports.
but i had the letter with me in case he asked.
i think it is safer to have a letter from your human resources or department chair telling about your income.
good luck.

 

[sogdian]

First of all congratulations. God listened to your prayers and as well as others people's prayers who prayed for you.
I want to go back to that discussion. I put it off it only because your interview was still due. I really think that capeolive and others had wonderful ideas. I also learned something from what they said. However I believe that it would be wise for you to get some time off from your studies and start working. Yes they said that working is no less easier than working or that it will be difficult to come back to study later. It makes sense. But you have a family to take care of. They deserve to have a better life (I am not saying it sucks now. I don't know that).
But would you get a job that you want? Now that's a different topic.

And where the hell is my interview letter? it's been more that three months since I applied.

Hello everyone. Thank you for your support daima, i2009, capeolive, fittness, middle.com, gdh!
I just came back from the interview.

We arrived at the center about an hour before and waited outside until they opened. Then we went in and after waiting a bit one nice IO called our son's name and invited all of us together for the interview.
He was very nice and kind. He asked us to take an oath and asked standard questions and asked to present our original birth certificates, passports, dv letters, I94s, and marriage certificate.
After verifying all the documents, he said our case has been approved and we should expect to receive our green cards within a month or so. He gave us a number to call if we do not receive them in two months.
We thanked him a lot and then he escorted us out. That was it.
It was a very pleasant interview and the IO was extremely friendly and kind. We are very happy at the moment. All we have to do now is wait until we receive the cards to arrive.

 

[sogdian]

Did anyone had to deal with uscis washington field office? The one near dunnloring metro station in fairfax, va. I want to know if they have the habit of holding back interviews. There was no problem with bios and ead card. I recieved all in reasonable time. But in this step the case should have been forwarded to local office and that's where I think it is stuck. I have no idea what their problem is. I have sent everything. I also paid my parking tickets from far far states.