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DV 2014 AOS Only - New Thread

For those who want to try walk-ins on their biometrics taken, try to have a good excuse in mind and evidences ready, such as showing plane reservation (you may get one and cancel it later). They might be tough and reject you, but it is harmless to attempt for a few times. It may get your case going forward a few days shorter.
 
Sm1smom said:
When it comes to immigration issues, I'm a strong advocate of 'less is more' . However in this case, it's a no brainier that sending in both the official transcript and enrollment confirmation, if you have it, will not hurt your case. These are the 2 specific documents the IO mentioned according to you, and admittedly he said either or. This shouldn't be giving you sleepless nights, send in both if you have them.
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I went to drop off my documents. They let me go inside with the RFE I-72 form. I ask for the IO to one of the USCIS worker. He called the IO who took my interview then I handed him the transcript. Before leaving he told me your case is approved , he just need the official transcript to justify my approval.

My case no:2014As00007xxx
I sent my DSP-122 to KCC through email as I started my process late April 2014
KCC sent an email that I could proceed with my AOS after 2-4 phone calls.
Paid DV fee $330.00 1st week of april.
Got receipt end of april.
Sent I-485 at 2nd week of May.
Got receipt at end of May.
Biometrics done at end of June.
Interview done at end of July. Case Pending. IO said I will approve if you prove your enrollment for your current I-20
RFE to show my current F1 through Official transcript.
Handed Official transcript today to IO.
Case approved. Card production.
 
BIN2014ASIA said:
I went to drop off my documents. They let me go inside with the RFE I-72 form. I ask for the IO to one of the USCIS worker. He called the IO who took my interview then I handed him the transcript. Before leaving he told me your case is approved , he just need the official transcript to justify my approval.

My case no:2014As00007xxx
I sent my DSP-122 to KCC through email as I started my process late April 2014
KCC sent an email that I could proceed with my AOS after 2-4 phone calls.
Paid DV fee $330.00 1st week of april.
Got receipt end of april.
Sent I-485 at 2nd week of May.
Got receipt at end of May.
Biometrics done at end of June.
Interview done at end of July. Case Pending. IO said I will approve if you prove your enrollment for your current I-20
RFE to show my current F1 through Official transcript.
Handed Official transcript today to IO.
Case approved. Card production.
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Cool! Congratulations!!
 
Hello friends, I'm back with an update! (posts #101 and #682).

After a loooong wait and a mess with our background check, today the IL for me and my family finally arrived!!!! I'll be visiting the FO in Miami on August 15. I'll let you know how it went.

By the way, I had my Infopass for next Monday to use the argument based on the "sunset provision" and the document that Britsimon found. Thankfully that's a visit I won't be doing now.

Thanks again for all the info and support! I'll update my case on the spreadsheet soon.

Regards!
 
k1fuzed said:
If we are doing an AOS, do we need an Affidavit of Support from a U.S Citizen during our interview for AOS via DV?
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I was also confused with Affidavit Of support. For F1 I asked my IO when he printed out RFE on the interview that I need to bring affidavit of support, he told me no as DV is special case. He just needed me to provide documents to support my F1 status.
Though, it may be different with different IO at different FO.
 
LeNash said:
Hello friends, I'm back with an update! (posts #101 and #682).

After a loooong wait and a mess with our background check, today the IL for me and my family finally arrived!!!! I'll be visiting the FO in Miami on August 15. I'll let you know how it went.

By the way, I had my Infopass for next Monday to use the argument based on the "sunset provision" and the document that Britsimon found. Thankfully that's a visit I won't be doing now.

Thanks again for all the info and support! I'll update my case on the spreadsheet soon.

Regards!
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Another great news. One more step closer! :) Thanks for the update.
 
LeNash said:
Hello friends, I'm back with an update! (posts #101 and #682).

After a loooong wait and a mess with our background check, today the IL for me and my family finally arrived!!!! I'll be visiting the FO in Miami on August 15. I'll let you know how it went.

By the way, I had my Infopass for next Monday to use the argument based on the "sunset provision" and the document that Britsimon found. Thankfully that's a visit I won't be doing now.

Thanks again for all the info and support! I'll update my case on the spreadsheet soon.

Regards!
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I've been dreaming the same thing would happen to me - but alas it seems not....
 
Hi:

Just got the feedback from USCIS after my infopass last week.
the letter just said I will have an I485 interview in September this year.
But it's too late. and no sense because my case number is current in May!!
should I go to FO again?? or I need to contact the congressman now??
My FO is San Francisco, is it so late here??
I am really sooo worry now.
any suggestion???
 
andyaos said:
Hi:

Just got the feedback from USCIS after my infopass last week.
the letter just said I will have an I485 interview in September this year.
But it's too late. and no sense because my case number is current in May!!
should I go to FO again?? or I need to contact the congressman now??
My FO is San Francisco, is it so late here??
I am really sooo worry now.
any suggestion???
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I have an infopass at San Francisco on Friday. I REALLY don't want to accept a follow up letter or a September interview - so I will be politely persistent, tearful, demanding, and whatever else it takes to get a date for the interview. Yes you should contact your congressperson, yes setup another Infopass.
 
Britsimon said:
I have an infopass at San Francisco on Friday. I REALLY don't want to accept a follow up letter or a September interview - so I will be politely persistent, tearful, demanding, and whatever else it takes to get a date for the interview. Yes you should contact your congressperson, yes setup another Infopass.
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I will go Friday as well. do I need to an Infopass?? or I can walk-in?
I did all what you say (tearful, demanding)
but the IO didn't give us a date of interview on that day,
just say wait for a letter.
so sad...please share feedback when you back.
thank you.
 
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k1fuzed said:
If we are doing an AOS, do we need an Affidavit of Support from a U.S Citizen during our interview for AOS via DV?
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As some have answered it depends. I am under an H1B Visa, and for my interview in a couple of weeks they're asking for my last year's W2, 1099 and Federal Tax Return, along with the last two (2) paystubs and an updated employment letter.

I hope this info helps.

Regards!
 
Appreciation to All (specially a few of you who are always responding to any kinds of questions no matter how silly or repetitive they are - You have helped a lot in this process for me)
I (me and my wife) had our interview this morning. As I had previously mentioned, we had two different interview times provided to us in two different ILs that we received. Mine was 7:30 AM and wife's 8:15 AM. We reached there at 7:15 AM. At the entrance, my wife was ahead of me so they gave her a number before mine. Around 8:00 AM, they (we had two female officers) finally called both of us in.
One of them told us that the other officer was there to observe. The usual stuffs happened. Taking oath, asked for my passport, birth certificate and validated photocopies for the same. She went through my 485 and asked me to state my DOB, address. I had two previous arrests (PI and DUI/reckless) for which she asked certified disposition etc. No issues coz I had them with me.
She asked me when I graduated and asked me what did I do after graduation. I told her that I had a job on my OPT. And she asked to see my OPT card which I did not have it with me. I told her that I might have it in my car so the other officer escorted me out and luckily it was in my car, also the I20 was there. (I then gathered whatever garbage papers that I had in my car with me so that I do not miss anything if they asked for.)
I had to go through security and all again and waited for 5 minutes for the officer to come back.
The other officer was not in the room and the observation officer took off with my OPT card to copy them. The interviewing officer had asked my wife if she had OPT with her. She had forgotten it at home so the officer told her "Don't worry about it, I will go and pull from your SEVIS." (which was nice of her). The office looked at our w2 and tax transcripts from last year. My wife told me that they did not ask any other things.
The observation officer came back and we chatted about buying house and stuffs. She also told us that we look cute together (me and my wife). :)
Once both of them were back, the officer told us that everything looks good and gave us the approval. YESS!!!

The status on USCIS shows 'Decision' at the moment, which I am assuming is good and that we will be getting our GC soon.
This was a great adventure all along and it would not have been possible without the help from this forum.

Thanks All again.
--Arc
 
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My Congress person did not contact me back yet but? Guss what? AAAAA!!! We got our interview letter Today! So He probably make it happened! ;D our interview is schedule on August 8th, of course me and my Wife has different times but I heard it's normal and we probably go in together. Uffff I am so happy but also stressed out!!! :eek:
 
Hatice said:
Hello,
Here is an update on my case: last week I contacted the congress man to get help and he requested my documents along with authorization to act on my behalf. Today, they called from his office and told me that USCIS scheduled my appointment for August 4th and IL should be in the way :):) . So, for those who is waiting, I would suggest getting the congress person involved.
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Hi! Just wanted keep You update 'cuz we are same FO that our interview is scheduled on August 8th :). Let us know how Yours will go August 4th. Good luuuck!
 
andyaos said:
I will go Friday as well. do I need to an Infopass?? or I can walk-in?
I did all what you say (tearful, demanding)
but the IO didn't give us a date of interview on that day,
just say wait for a letter.
so sad...please share feedback when you back.
thank you.
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I think you need an infopass, but perhaps not...

Maybe see you there Friday. I'll be the large British guy with a beautiful wife and stunning daughter....
 
arcelius said:
Appreciation to All (specially a few of you who are always responding to any kinds of questions no matter how silly or repetitive they are - You have helped a lot in this process for me)
I (me and my wife) had our interview this morning. As I had previously mentioned, we had two different interview times provided to us in two different ILs that we received. Mine was 7:30 AM and wife's 8:15 AM. We reached there at 7:15 AM. At the entrance, my wife was ahead of me so they gave her a number before mine. Around 8:00 AM, they (we had two female officers) finally called both of us in.
One of them told us that the other officer was there to observe. The usual stuffs happened. Taking oath, asked for my passport, birth certificate and validated photocopies for the same. She went through my 485 and asked me to state my DOB, address. I had two previous arrests (PI and DUI/reckless) for which she asked certified disposition etc. No issues coz I had them with me.
She asked me when I graduated and asked me what did I do after graduation. I told her that I had a job on my OPT. And she asked to see my OPT card which I did not have it with me. I told her that I might have it in my car so the other officer escorted me out and luckily it was in my car, also the I20 was there. (I then gathered whatever garbage papers that I had in my car with me so that I do not miss anything if they asked for.)
I had to go through security and all again and waited for 5 minutes for the officer to come back.
The other officer was not in the room and the observation officer took off with my OPT card to copy them. The interviewing officer had asked my wife if she had OPT with her. She had forgotten it at home so the officer told her "Don't worry about it, I will go and pull from your SEVIS." (which was nice of her). The office looked at our w2 and tax transcripts from last year. My wife told me that they did not ask any other things.
The observation officer came back and we chatted about buying house and stuffs. She also told us that we look cute together (me and my wife). :)
Once both of them were back, the officer told us that everything looks good and gave us the approval. YESS!!!

The status on USCIS shows 'Decision' at the moment, which I am assuming is good and that we will be getting our GC soon.
This was a great adventure all along and it would not have been possible without the help from this forum.

Thanks All again.
--Arc
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Awesome! Congrats!
 
kukilaska said:
My Congress person did not contact me back yet but? Guss what? AAAAA!!! We got our interview letter Today! So He probably make it happened! ;D our interview is schedule on August 8th, of course me and my Wife has different times but I heard it's normal and we probably go in together. Uffff I am so happy but also stressed out!!! :eek:
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Good luck! Don't stress out. Be prepared and be sure to bring all required documents and copies and you'll be fine.

I didn't hear back from my congressperson's office until after I had my interview (1+ month after I submitted the request). And when they called me, they told me that they were just about to proceed with my request and contact the USCIS. In my case, it didn't really help, but I'll give your congressperson's office the benefit of the doubt ;)
 
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