DV 2014 AOS Only - New Thread

[Sm1smom]

So guys you think that 2 months in advance is ok to send our AOS package ???

It's worth giving it a try. Yes the new memo directs the Chicago Lockbox to accept application packages 2 months early, however there have been reports of some applications being rejected due to early submission and the applicants had to re-send their packages.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hey folks, i got the update with tracking number! Its on its way!!! Im sooooo excited!

Told ya now you know exactly when your card will be delivered

 

[aos13]

A few hours later, it seemed they had received the files from KCC and our status first got to Card production and then to decision, saying that we should receive a notice soon. I hope soon we get our real cards .

First off, congrats! Is it just me noticing this or is this "waiting for your files from KCC" business really picking up speed this year? When we were going through the same, I do not remember a single person ever saying that their files from KCC did not arrive. Actually I am not even 100% sure what exactly it means, but this was not part of the narrative in the previous years. Either something in the AOS process has changed (e.g. FOs started to ask for this "file" later in the process for some reason), or KCC is slacking this year! AFAIK the only thing they should be asking from anywhere during/after the interview is an available visa number from DoS which they can do in a minute in front of you. Anybody venture a guess about this "KCC file" business?

 

[neshate]

First off, congrats! Is it just me noticing this or is this "waiting for your files from KCC" business really picking up speed this year? When we were going through the same, I do not remember a single person ever saying that their files from KCC did not arrive. Actually I am not even 100% sure what exactly it means, but this was not part of the narrative in the previous years. Either something in the AOS process has changed (e.g. FOs started to ask for this "file" later in the process for some reason), or KCC is slacking this year! AFAIK the only thing they should be asking from anywhere during/after the interview is an available visa number from DoS which they can do in a minute in front of you. Anybody venture a guess about this "KCC file" business?

It seems there are FOs which do not know that they should ask KCC to forward them the files (DS-122 I guess). When we got IL, I called KCC to make sure our files have been requested and a guy told me that FO has requested our files on May 14th and it was forwarded. During the interview, when the officer told us, she has not got our files yet, I told her that KCC has already sent our files and her face was like "How do you know?!" So, I was afraid, she might think I feel knowing more than her, so corrected I have been told it was requested and maybe not forwarded yet. She then replied: yes, it has been requested but we have not received it yet, it should be here by tomorrow or in the next week. but it seems she got it sooner than expected.

 

[neshate]

Yahoo! Congratulations nesh!! I'm very happy for you. *thumbs up* Quite smart of you to have asked about the 2nd bio result. Without the police certificate you ended up submitting, she wouldn't have been able to approve your case upon further review because you hadn't cleared the background check.

Enjoy your new LPR status!

Thank you so much Mom, You remember that I was so worried about my fingerprint results, I have search a lot to figure out what kind of police certificate I need but could not find anything useful until the officer explained me what kind of document exactly she needs. I am glad I asked her, My husband later told me that if you didn't ask, she didn't notice you don't have it and maybe we were still fine. But according to what you said she might later find out about the missing document and I was in a trouble then.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you so much Mom, You remember that I was so worried about my fingerprint results, I have search a lot to figure out what kind of police certificate I need but could not find anything useful until the officer explained me what kind of document exactly she needs. I am glad I asked her, My husband later told me that if you didn't ask, she didn't notice you don't have it and maybe we were still fine. But according to what you said she might later find out about the missing document and I was in a trouble then.

Trust me, she would have found out if you didn't ask, they often do a review before a final approval is given, and when an approval is given on the spot, a review is still done, either by the IO himself/herself or by a supervisor.

Indeed I remeber your telling me about the intial bio and the request to redo it. Right now, I wouldn't be surprised if you come back and post that you received another notice telling you your 2nd bio still wasn't clear and they needed you to go for a local police clearance certificate. Of course it shouldn't matter any more becuase you've already provided it and you have or will soon receive your GC anyway.

 

[lookmanohands]

Would really appreciate the input by SM1 the Machine, Britsimon and everyone else.

How important is it to have a non-expiring passport I know it's a silly question to ask, but my passport is expiring in July and my embassy is taking forever to issue me a new one. What will happen if my interview is scheduled to August and my passport expired in July, do you think they will not issue me the GC?

Also, according to Boston timeline, people got their IL within 2 weeks after their official bio appointment date, but mine is taking a little longer. When should I start calling places, within 3rd or 4th week of waiting?

Final question: My case is in the acceptance stage on the website, does it go to Initial Review after the IL is sent out?

TIA

 

[dubel]

ok everybody, i just talked with my lawyer to ask to connect with the congressperson and he said that "i cannot do that because of the prosess" and also he said that in nyc they still working on people who are from august,2013. what is that??? i am totally cofused now!

 

[SusieQQQ]

ok everybody, i just talked with my lawyer to ask to connect with the congressperson and he said that "i cannot do that because of the prosess" and also he said that in nyc they still working on people who are from august,2013. what is that??? i am totally cofused now!View attachment 7

Your lawyer doesn't understand DV : facepalm:
I contacted the ny congresswoman ..I don't know what the "process" was but she sure shook up TSC to get my green card produced....

 

[dubel]

Your lawyer doesn't understand DV : facepalm:
I contacted the ny congresswoman ..I don't know what the "process" was but she sure shook up TSC to get my green card produced....

what was your cn? because we are little freaking out!!! we have been waiting for our IL since march, already 3 monthes and nothing... my cn eu00016***

 

[Britsimon]

what was your cn? because we are little freaking out!!! we have been waiting for our IL since march, already 3 monthes and nothing... my cn eu00016***

Your lawyer cannot help you because he/she doesn't know anything about DV. For goodness sake you need to realize this is in your hands. If you leave the lawyer doing things for you you may miss your chance (and waste your money).

Infopass, congressperson, and above all - Sm1smom.

 

[Sm1smom]

Your lawyer cannot help you because he/she doesn't know anything about DV. For goodness sake you need to realize this is in your hands. If you leave the lawyer doing things for you you may miss your chance (and waste your money).

Infopass, congressperson, and above all - Sm1smom.

............... some vote of confidence, ehy?

 

[Hatice]

Hello,
I Hope everyone is doing well. Sm1smom, Britsimon or anyone has an experience, please help me answering this question.

I was current in May and I sent the package to Chicago Lockbox on April 7th. I received the bio letter on April 28th with bio appointment on May 9th. However, I did my bio walk in on April 29th. Today, I called KCC to check if my file was sent to my field office (Santa Ana, CA) and the lady told me that the FO has not requested my file yet. Also, she told me to call USCIS and ask them to request my file from KCC. Do I really need to call UCSIS or should I wait? From reading other people posts on this forum, I have not read that anyone called USCIS asking them to do such thing. So, I'm confused. Any answer will be highly appreciated.

Thank you,

 

[Sm1smom]

ok everybody, i just talked with my lawyer to ask to connect with the congressperson and he said that "i cannot do that because of the prosess" and also he said that in nyc they still working on people who are from august,2013. what is that??? i am totally cofused now

Sorry, your lawyer doesn't know sh*t ok? (pardon my language!)

FORGET YOUR LAWYER (yeah, I'm screaming, situations like this makes my blood boil) and take control of the process yourself, consider whatever it is you've paid this lawyer 'money down the drain'. If you're not interviewed and approved by Sept 31st 2014, the show is over. And forget the timeline shown on USCIS's website also, or whatever the customer rep tells you on the phone when you call the I-800 number, the listed timeline is not applicable to DV cases.

Contact your congress person directly, stop waiting on some lawyer who knows next to nothing about DV cases. Also do yourself a favor, spend some time reading this particular thread from page 1 and see what people in similar situations have done or what we've discussed regarding their cases. It wouldn't be a bad idea to also read the 2014 AOS thread on the old forum by the way.

 

[Sm1smom]

Would really appreciate the input by SM1 the Machine, Britsimon and everyone else.

How important is it to have a non-expiring passport I know it's a silly question to ask, but my passport is expiring in July and my embassy is taking forever to issue me a new one. What will happen if my interview is scheduled to August and my passport expired in July, do you think they will not issue me the GC?

Also, according to Boston timeline, people got their IL within 2 weeks after their official bio appointment date, but mine is taking a little longer. When should I start calling places, within 3rd or 4th week of waiting?

Final question: My case is in the acceptance stage on the website, does it go to Initial Review after the IL is sent out?

TIA

If you have some other form of acceptable unexpired ID, e.g. a State issued driver's license, the expired passport shoudn't matter, not unless you need them to put an I-551 stamp on your passport (assuming the IO says 'yeah, I have everything I need, your case looks okay and I'm approving it right away'

Is the timeline you're referencing that of 2014 or from previous years? Again, you've got to remember the timelines we've put together is really there as some sort of guidance, doesn't necessarily mean that's exactly how the applicable FOs handle all cases. Anyway, nothing wrong with waiting an additional 2 weeks before getting worried about a possible delay.

I and others who have gone through the process have said it over and over again, there will be absoutely no status change online until after the interview itself. It's going to remain where it is and until after the interview and a decision is made.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello,
I Hope everyone is doing well. Sm1smom, Britsimon or anyone has an experience, please help me answering this question.

I was current in May and I sent the package to Chicago Lockbox on April 7th. I received the bio letter on April 28th with bio appointment on May 9th. However, I did my bio walk in on April 29th. Today, I called KCC to check if my file was sent to my field office (Santa Ana, CA) and the lady told me that the FO has not requested my file yet. Also, she told me to call USCIS and ask them to request my file from KCC. Do I really need to call UCSIS or should I wait? From reading other people posts on this forum, I have not read that anyone called USCIS asking them to do such thing. So, I'm confused. Any answer will be highly appreciated.

Thank you,

I'm not aware you can get your FO (through the USCIS I-800 number) to request your file from KCC on your own. But you can give it a shot if you wish.

 

[Hatice]

I'm not aware you can get your FO (through the USCIS I-800 number) to request your file from KCC on your own. But you can give it a shot if you wish.

Thank you for the quick response.
I would call, but I'm worried that calling USCIS and trying to rush things would cause a problem or complications in my case. I do not know if that is true or I'm being paranoid when it comes to USCIS

 

[Britsimon]

Thank you for the quick response.
I would call, but I'm worried that calling USCIS and trying to rush things would cause a problem or complications in my case. I do not know if that is true or I'm being paranoid when it comes to USCIS

They are human. They don't mind answering your calls and as long as you're fair and respectful you are unlikely to cause issues from calling. Having said that, don't be shy to point out that your case (a DV case) is handled differently - because they won't have that much experience of the DV process.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you for the quick response.
I would call, but I'm worried that calling USCIS and trying to rush things would cause a problem or complications in my case. I do not know if that is true or I'm being paranoid when it comes to USCIS

They are human. They don't mind answering your calls and as long as you're fair and respectful you are unlikely to cause issues from calling. Having said that, don't be shy to point out that your case (a DV case) is handled differently - because they won't have that much experience of the DV process.

Nope, calling wouldn't cause any complication or 'get you in trouble'.

On the other hand though, there are a few of those guys that actually get ticked off when callers tell them they're calling about DV cases and DV cases get handled differently - they get ticked off because they don't know the difference and they come back with some sort of "how dare you tell me about the processing. I work here, you don't"

 

[lookmanohands]

If you have some other form of acceptable unexpired ID, e.g. a State issued driver's license, the expired passport shoudn't matter, not unless you need them to put an I-551 stamp on your passport (assuming the IO says 'yeah, I have everything I need, your case looks okay and I'm approving it right away'

Is the timeline you're referencing that of 2014 or from previous years? Again, you've got to remember the timelines we've put together is really there as some sort of guidance, doesn't necessarily mean that's exactly how the applicable FOs handle all cases. Anyway, nothing wrong with waiting an additional 2 weeks before getting worried about a possible delay.

I and others who have gone through the process have said it over and over again, there will be absoutely no status change online until after the interview itself. It's going to remain where it is and until after the interview and a decision is made.

Thank you very much for your prompt reply, seriously, how do you do keep up?!

As for your timeline question, then yeah, I was referring to the processing times in my FO and only 2014. I just hope that my FO won't slow its pace, as they have been doing a good job sending out IL to people within 2 weeks of their bio.

I guess there is not much for me to do, but wait and hope