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Hi NuvF,

I agree it might be helpful for some of the late applicants.
At least it won't hurt. Just in case it might be a death or life
issue for some people. If there are any errors they can be
challenged ahead of time. Sometimes background checks
for some very common names come back with errors.

I agree it might be a peace of mind for some people.
For the late applications everything counts.

Time is more than money from now to the end of FY2010.



NuvF said:
Those of you who are in the tail end of the process and who are in US and planning either AoS or CP......consider doing this on your own as well.

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

Completely optional and would help your 'PEACE of MIND'

If any ERROR is found (that you need to and should challenge) , it will be money well spent !!

Instructions are very clear, do not get too confused.

For the reason to apply just say 'For Personal Review'
Fingerprints can be taken at your city police/sheriff dept. office. (they have the FD-258 cards, usually cost ~$5 per card)

After application is sent it takes ~3-4 weeks for record reply.

Best !!

PS: DV 11 ppl, you may also consider doing this later on near to your 'Current' month, just to make sure you are on the clear and they have no ERROR about you.
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Hi teamworks,

Welcome to the forum.
The time frame between biometrics and interview is
about 30 - 60 days. You get your interview letter 3 - 5
weeks ahead of time. Sometimes there are exceptions.

If you can edit your signature from settings at the top of this page
and add your time frame we might be more helpful...

teamworks said:
Hi,
Anybody know that how long it will take to get interview letter after biometric done. The Field office is Washington D.C. Thank you in advance for your valuable suggestions.
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Thanks a lot for doing that capeolive...It looks like I have good chances of going to interview by end of august or early sept..
capeolive said:
Hi Summet,

Probably you will get your NOA by the end of the week
if not beginning of the next week. When they cash the
checks they create the NOA and send it.

You can check the signatures about the time frames.
I will post the ones that were done in Dallas, TX.
Take into consideration that lately they have been
doing things little faster. Keep the faith.

NAME-----------------------CUT-OFF-------NOA---------BIO-----------INT-------------CARD

gagaun (Dallas, TX)----December-----12/11 (41)--1/21 (34)-----2/24 (12)-----3/10 (87)

antar45 (Dallas, TX)----February------2/13 (50)----4/5 (2)-------4/7 (16)-------4/23 (68)

nepal2010 (Dallas, TX)-April-----------4/8 (22)-----5/14 (26)-----6/9 (17)------6/26 (65)

P.S. Time frames start from NOA, Numbers in parenthesis are days,
last ones are total days, about 10 days should be added for NOA's.
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Thank you capeolive,
I hope it will make clear to you. Your suggestions are valuable

06/05/09 1st NL
08/21/09 2nd NL
04/10/10 Cut-Off for June
05/08/10 AOS Pckg to Chicago
05/12/10 Checks are cashed AOS
05/25/10 NOAs
06/04/10 Bio
Waiting for interview letter
 
Shooooooot....chk this out (learned from DV 11 AoS forum)

http://travel.state.gov/news/news_5078.html

DV fee gone up to $440 !! w.e.f. 7/13/10

Hopefully they'll have you Dv10-AoS ppl off the hook if you had paid already. (CP ppl will most likely have to pay the new fee, good to see their visa fee has come down $305 from 355!))

DV 11-AoS will most likely asked to pay the difference even if you have already sent in the payment.

I think that should be the most prudent action DoS should make.

If a good directive from DoS fails to appear soon , my worst fear is how much would the USCIS 'complicate' the intvws/approvals scheduled after 7/13 due to this freakish $65 difference!!

PS:
Soon they will tweak the imm. fees high enough they could easily balance the budget with that income!!
I wonder how high the $1010 will go now, cross you fingers ppl !!
 
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Hi teamworks,

There is an applicant from Washington D.C.
but let's say his process is an exception.

If you paid the DOS fee of $375 and your
number is current, KCC will transfer your file
upon request from the Washington Field Office.

There are basically 2 files.
1. One is at KCC
2. The other one is at NBC, MO the one you sent to Chicago

You can call KCC and ask them if your DV Case File has been
requested by Washington Field Office. You can call them may be
every other week or so. Don't call the often.

Also, what is your current status? Do you have any other pending application?

teamworks said:
Thank you capeolive,
I hope it will make clear to you. Your suggestions are valuable

06/05/09 1st NL
08/21/09 2nd NL
04/10/10 Cut-Off for June
05/08/10 AOS Pckg to Chicago
05/12/10 Checks are cashed AOS
05/25/10 NOAs
06/04/10 Bio
Waiting for interview letter
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Hi NuvF,

Probably Summet's check was not enough to recover the economy.

I personally prefer that they have an option of a "more expedited service"
Like charging let's say $1,000 and speeding up the process of people
"who are in a hurry" and they can do it for example in 30 days.
It can be done and would help the economy as well...

NuvF said:
Shooooooot....chk this out (learned from DV 11 AoS forum)

http://travel.state.gov/news/news_5078.html

DV fee gone up to $440 !! w.e.f. 7/13/10

Hopefully they'll have you Dv10-AoS ppl off the hook if you had paid already. (CP ppl will most likely have to pay the new fee, good to see their visa fee has come down $305 from 355!))

DV 11-AoS will most likely asked to pay the difference even if you have already sent in the payment.

I think that should be the most prudent action DoS should make.

If a good directive from DoS fails to appear soon , my worst fear is how much would the USCIS 'complicate' the intvws/approvals scheduled after 7/13 due to this freakish $65 difference!!

PS:
Soon they will tweak the imm. fees high enough they could easily balance the budget with that income!!
I wonder how high the $1010 will go now, cross you fingers ppl !!
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capeolive said:
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I personally prefer that they have an option of a "more expedited service"
Like charging let's say $1,000 and speeding up the process........................
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Cape....u mean EXTRA $1000?

I bet that will 'expedite' the recovery of the economy as well!!
'cos if such option is there all and their grandmas WILL use it, and will be soon become just another USCIS 'route', yet high cost!!
 
Finally got interview appointment letter on 6/30/10. Had to wait since 3/31 when FP was done. Interview is on 8/3/10. Any suggestions on what IO might ask during a dv interview?

schneidi68 said:
Hey capeolive

Below is my signature. My number should be current and I got a receipt from KCC for $750 for 2 cases (myself and my wife).

It looks like that the Chula Vista ASC has requested the files from KCC at the end of May. I will check with KCC again later on this week.
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Hi schneidi68,

Congratulations on your interview letter.
I hope everything goes smooth for you.
Just be prepared, if possible get an I-134
just in case you need it.

You have my best wishes...

schneidi68 said:
Finally got interview appointment letter on 6/30/10. Had to wait since 3/31 when FP was done. Interview is on 8/3/10. Any suggestions on what IO might ask during a dv interview?
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What do they normally ask during a DV interview?

Thank you for the good wishes.

schneidi68 said:
Hey capeolive

Below is my signature. My number should be current and I got a receipt from KCC for $750 for 2 cases (myself and my wife).

It looks like that the Chula Vista ASC has requested the files from KCC at the end of May. I will check with KCC again later on this week.



-------------------------------------------------
2010EU00020XXX

2 AOS in US (San Diego, CA)

06/09 1st NL from KCC
06/09 All paperwork to KCC
07/09 2nd NL from KCC
01/15/10 DV fee $750 to KCC
01/26/10 Receipt of $750 from KCC
02/04/10 Medical done
02/10 Number current
02/11/10 AOS Pckg Receipt confirmation from Chicago lockbox
02/20/10 Checks are cashed AOS
02/22/10 NOAs rcvd (485, 765, 131)
03/14/10 Bio appointment letter
03/31/10 Bio Done
04/19/10 EAD and Travel permit approved
04/23/10 EAD and Travel permit received
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capeolive said:
Hi schneidi68,

Congratulations on your interview letter.
I hope everything goes smooth for you.
Just be prepared, if possible get an I-134
just in case you need it.

You have my best wishes...
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Thank you again capeolive,
I am on H1b visa. and I do not have any other pending case. I hope to get interview letter soon cross my finger.
 
Hi schneidi68,

In most cases it is simple. Some things they check that come to my mind are:

1. Valid Passport.
2. Birth certificate.
3. High school diploma.
4. Legal status.
5. Financials.
6. DV documents.
7. DOS fee.

Some immigration officers check more some less.
At this point in the Fiscal Year, you don't want to lose
any time. Just go there prepared.

schneidi68 said:
What do they normally ask during a DV interview?

Thank you for the good wishes.
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Hi teamworks,

Just call KCC every other week or so.
Be nice to them somebody made them
sensitive in the past.

Also edit your signature and each time you post
make sure you have it so that we know where you are at...

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06/05/09 1st NL
08/21/09 2nd NL
04/10/10 Cut-Off for June
05/08/10 AOS Pckg to Chicago
05/12/10 Checks are cashed AOS
05/25/10 NOAs
06/04/10 Bio
Waiting for interview letter

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you can edit your signature from settings, please add your case number as well.

also, from settings, edit profile, location you can add washington dc.

These things are important for the future applicants.

Thanks...



teamworks said:
Thank you again capeolive,
I am on H1b visa. and I do not have any other pending case. I hope to get interview letter soon cross my finger.
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Guys, I have already paid the 375 fee to DOS but have yet to receive it marked "paid". So what happens? Will they let us know if they want the difference or its alright since it was paid before July 13? Should I call them up and see whats going on? Thanks.
 
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Hey capeolive,
just reading your post over to team works to call KCC to check the case status. suddenly one thing strike in my mind, you know when I called KCC in to request the 1st letter from KCC, they said they gonna send it in 3-5 business days but when they didnt I called them back again and they said I will be getting it the next day in my email also he added that my file has already been send to Irving Office. I really didnt cared about it that time, but now reading the posts , I am just curious what this is all about...
 
Hi Izzy120,

My understanding is the fees are going up as of July 13, 2010.
When you get the AOS fee payment form it will have a stamp
saying PAID and a date if you have paid it before 7/13
you should be off the hook.

If you want to make sure you can ask them. They might require
the difference as well.

Izzy120 said:
Guys, I have already paid the 375 fee to DOS but have yet to receive it marked "paid". So what happens? Will they let us know if they want the difference or its alright since it was paid before July 13? Should I call them up and see whats going on? Thanks.
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