kukilaska
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DV 2014 AOS Only - New Thread
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kukilaska
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WOOOOW! I can feel Your pain... ;( it sounds surreal!Works...
Listen to this story...Europe, in US since 2005, F1, 23xxx, all paperwork with meds sent end of march. April - fingerprints. Quiet for 3 months, that few phone calls to USCIS, nobody know where the case is. Finally I took infopass to local office i Holtsville, Long Island NY. I went there and officer told me that they kept the files for a while and it was good that I call 1-800, so they found it and sent to NYC, because they don't handle DV cases. She gave me infopass for NYC office for the same day, so I went to the city right away. Nice young girl, European beauty, told me that they just received the docs and she went on the back bringing me the interview letter.
August 22nd, than the disaster begun. 3 different interview hours, but finally we went together, scheduled for 9.30, but we had to wait only 90 minutes to have the pleasure to meet the officer. Nice, not European and not beauty officer, first words " It's Friday, I'm not to supposed to even be here today, it's my day off today..." Whatever, I played stupid, apologized for my existence. Than she took passports ripping off the I94, then all the F1 visas, triple checked every one, receipts, taxes, ete,ets, making mess like a 3 years old child.
After almost 2 hours she printed the interview result, she wants to see the transcripts from IRS ( she saw the regular tax forms that I submitted), no problem, I went to the library and printed it out and submitted the same day after another hour waiting for princess to come pick it up. OK,, but there's another mission for you, bring me all proofs from 2006 to present that you were a students, DOS's original I-20 not enough....No problem, submitted on 2nd business day. She picked it up saying( shorter version), OK, you'll get the answer in the mail sooooooon. Soooo, I took a infopass for Friday, she had 4 soooon days to look at it. Of course nothing. Went to USCIS on Friday, same girl than beforeShe gave me a paper to fill up and she told me that she will go to officer and supervisor. After 2 days officer called me at 7.30 am saying that she wants me to come to the office, next day 8am, I said no problem. I got up 5am, after sleepless night, went to NYC. Got there 7.45, told the front desk lady what's up. Took a sit,...half hour, nothing, 45min... are you sure that..??? asked the lady, 1 hour they finally told me that she is not a work today, no reason. I asked to speak to supervisor, she came after 20min, saying that she's apologize, but she is not her supervisor, bullshit,bullshit,bullshit...
Soooo.... What do you think guys?? Any good advise???
Thank You.
@Britsimon
Hi Simon
They gave us a an interview date of September 18 in the early morning.For someone who just had his receipt notice at july 30, this is a good progress but of course it is very risky just weeks before the regular deadline.
What do you think, can we make it?
Also me and my wife are on H1 Visa. I am for about 5 years she is 1 year.Do we need anything special to take to interview except payslips, approval letters. marriage license,bank statements and maybe some paperwork that we own a property in USA.
What else do we need because our lawyer is going to have all AOS package
Thanks for all your help
Hi Simon
They gave us a an interview date of September 18 in the early morning.For someone who just had his receipt notice at july 30, this is a good progress but of course it is very risky just weeks before the regular deadline.
What do you think, can we make it?
Also me and my wife are on H1 Visa. I am for about 5 years she is 1 year.Do we need anything special to take to interview except payslips, approval letters. marriage license,bank statements and maybe some paperwork that we own a property in USA.
What else do we need because our lawyer is going to have all AOS package
Thanks for all your help
Thanks, but question on stamp what should be written there. Is it numbers and date , mine was random signature and date and only for second line , I did search online for examples it shows some numbers and date.....so was just wondering.. What does :bUrn that log: mean? I overhear someone say when was leaving :-( but does it mean once u did bio, check is initiated? if I call the number on the notice can that person confirm the check was initiated or is it some other officer? I read about level 2 officer couple times here? I am hoping they can check if bio is ok? I'm asking because original appt is next week so since did walkin don't need to go right? Hopefully I don't get letter saying case is abandoned or later i need to re-do it because guy said can't walkin again so hopefully bio done properly, sorry I'm just very worried since it's almost the end , don't want to loose opportunity, I assume first person I speak to on phone can only provide same case status and the level 2 officer is the one I need to speak with to check if bio was started and to see about getting interview date ? Sunsetting issue is reason? Thanks to all for your help, looking forward to hear from you , if possible to help with all questions
The purpose of the stamp is exactly to show that you did not abandon the case. That's proof that you were there. That's one of the documents you should make sure to take to the interview.
I have my own concerns with regard to the USCIS competency. But I'm not as much suspicious to assume that even though the person recorded your fingerprints in the system and gave you the receipt they may still somehow not initiate the background check process.
That being said, do whatever you think you should be doing. I understand. Give the L2 officer a call if you want to.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
@Britsimon
Hi Simon
They gave us a an interview date of September 18 in the early morning.For someone who just had his receipt notice at july 30, this is a good progress but of course it is very risky just weeks before the regular deadline.
What do you think, can we make it?
Also me and my wife are on H1 Visa. I am for about 5 years she is 1 year.Do we need anything special to take to interview except payslips, approval letters. marriage license,bank statements and maybe some paperwork that we own a property in USA.
What else do we need because our lawyer is going to have all AOS package
Thanks for all your help
Yep, it is a bit risky, but not too bad. If I had to bet, I would say you will get in.
Yep, take all you mentioned. If you can get a current employment letter that would be good.
Fingers crossed for you...
By the way, do you know if all your checklist items are done? The KCC file is the only one you can influence - check with them that your FO has requested it. If not, make an info pass and push the FO.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
I agree with C1984 above, but also have to say.... RELAX! You seem to be worrying yourself over nothing and assuming some sort of conspiracy to stop you getting your GC. Really, don't worry.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Just to echo what @c1984 and Simon already said, ease up and stop trying to find a conspiracy where there's none. The most important thing you need to present about confirmation of doing bio is the stamp with date and signature on your letter which you already have. Whether anything else needs to be shown on the line and is not is irrelevant.
Yes, we talk all the time about the level of incompetence shown by USCIS operatives, one needs to remember there are also checks and balances put in place to protect applicants. If the person who did your bio wasn't willing to do it because you did not wait till your appointment date, all they needed to do was to turn you back. They wouldn't go through the charade of capturing your biometrics with no plan of forwarding it for the background check to be done. Of course its possible for them to ask someone to come back and redo the bio if the FBI is unable to read the prints, that usually has to do with the applicants themselves, not with the technician who captured the prints or and not because the applicant did a walk in.
Stop sweating over nothing!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
@Britsimon
Hi Simon
They gave us a an interview date of September 18 in the early morning.For someone who just had his receipt notice at july 30, this is a good progress but of course it is very risky just weeks before the regular deadline.
What do you think, can we make it?
Also me and my wife are on H1 Visa. I am for about 5 years she is 1 year.Do we need anything special to take to interview except payslips, approval letters. marriage license,bank statements and maybe some paperwork that we own a property in USA.
What else do we need because our lawyer is going to have all AOS package
Thanks for all your help
In addition to the listed items, get an employment verification letter if you can. Take all your I-797 and any other proof of all status you've had in the US, marriage certificate (not marriage license), educational certificates, birth certificates, passports.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Works...
Listen to this story...Europe, in US since 2005, F1, 23xxx, all paperwork with meds sent end of march. April - fingerprints. Quiet for 3 months, that few phone calls to USCIS, nobody know where the case is. Finally I took infopass to local office i Holtsville, Long Island NY. I went there and officer told me that they kept the files for a while and it was good that I call 1-800, so they found it and sent to NYC, because they don't handle DV cases. She gave me infopass for NYC office for the same day, so I went to the city right away. Nice young girl, European beauty, told me that they just received the docs and she went on the back bringing me the interview letter.
August 22nd, than the disaster begun. 3 different interview hours, but finally we went together, scheduled for 9.30, but we had to wait only 90 minutes to have the pleasure to meet the officer. Nice, not European and not beauty officer, first words " It's Friday, I'm not to supposed to even be here today, it's my day off today..." Whatever, I played stupid, apologized for my existence. Than she took passports ripping off the I94, then all the F1 visas, triple checked every one, receipts, taxes, ete,ets, making mess like a 3 years old child.
After almost 2 hours she printed the interview result, she wants to see the transcripts from IRS ( she saw the regular tax forms that I submitted), no problem, I went to the library and printed it out and submitted the same day after another hour waiting for princess to come pick it up. OK,, but there's another mission for you, bring me all proofs from 2006 to present that you were a students, DOS's original I-20 not enough....No problem, submitted on 2nd business day. She picked it up saying( shorter version), OK, you'll get the answer in the mail sooooooon. Soooo, I took a infopass for Friday, she had 4 soooon days to look at it. Of course nothing. Went to USCIS on Friday, same girl than before
Soooo.... What do you think guys?? Any good advise???
Thank You.
Simple. Book another infopass and go back next week. If you're not able to secure an early date, attempt a walk in.
urbanite
Active Member
All and Mom,
I had my interview today. Got stuck in traffic (god knows where all the trucks emerged today in the city and also the cabbie was hitting every red light- what a luck) and made it to the FO right when my interview was supposed to start, exactly at 10.45 am. When I enter I see a huge line of people waiting to go through security, I thought I was doomed like the dodo but remained calm. I made it at the 8th floor at 11.05, indeed had to wait in line for 20 eternal minutes. I went to check in and the lady tells me that she can't find my case in the system and therefore doesn't give me a number. I asked her to check again, 20 minutes later someone else walks by asks me about the type of case. I mentioned DV and eureka that's when they found my case. I had to wait for my number to be called for 45 to 1 hr. Then a nice lady escorted me to her office, made me take the oath and asked me to be seated.
She knew the company I was working for and asked me questions about the company, then she mentioned the fact that I went to both college and grad school here, at the same time she was skimming through my paperwork. She didn't asked me for any originals. She asked me how many times I have tried the DV lottery and I mentioned that I've been trying since 2002 (which is true but then regretted mentioning it since back then I was on F1 and might be translated into immigration intent). She also went over the Yes/No question in I-485 form.
She later told me that she will hold my case for review, gave me a paper which states that the case is being held for review and also mentioned that she is leaning toward approving my case unless something comes up. She didn't ask for the EAD card...
Quite a short and pleasant interview. I checked my status online and it is still in "Acceptance" not even Review so at the moment I'm doing what I do best and that's freaking out.
Just in case I have an infopass appointment on 9/15 if I don't hear anything.
Mom what are your thoughts ?
I had my interview today. Got stuck in traffic (god knows where all the trucks emerged today in the city and also the cabbie was hitting every red light- what a luck) and made it to the FO right when my interview was supposed to start, exactly at 10.45 am. When I enter I see a huge line of people waiting to go through security, I thought I was doomed like the dodo but remained calm. I made it at the 8th floor at 11.05, indeed had to wait in line for 20 eternal minutes. I went to check in and the lady tells me that she can't find my case in the system and therefore doesn't give me a number. I asked her to check again, 20 minutes later someone else walks by asks me about the type of case. I mentioned DV and eureka that's when they found my case. I had to wait for my number to be called for 45 to 1 hr. Then a nice lady escorted me to her office, made me take the oath and asked me to be seated.
She knew the company I was working for and asked me questions about the company, then she mentioned the fact that I went to both college and grad school here, at the same time she was skimming through my paperwork. She didn't asked me for any originals. She asked me how many times I have tried the DV lottery and I mentioned that I've been trying since 2002 (which is true but then regretted mentioning it since back then I was on F1 and might be translated into immigration intent). She also went over the Yes/No question in I-485 form.
She later told me that she will hold my case for review, gave me a paper which states that the case is being held for review and also mentioned that she is leaning toward approving my case unless something comes up. She didn't ask for the EAD card...
Quite a short and pleasant interview. I checked my status online and it is still in "Acceptance" not even Review so at the moment I'm doing what I do best and that's freaking out.
Just in case I have an infopass appointment on 9/15 if I don't hear anything.
Mom what are your thoughts ?
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Sm1smom
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Britsimon
Super Moderator
I shall soon be
if you don't stop freaking out!!!
LOLOLOLOLOL!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Chill! Sounds like it was a good interview. Online status will not show 'Review' or anything else. It will simply move from Acceptance to CPO once the case is approved and then to Decision and back to CPO. Stop stressing, give it some time, and if there's no positive update by the 15th, then you go for the infopass which you already have. And the fact that she didn't ask for the EAD card does not mean she will not be approving the case.
wreck_it_ralph
Active Member
I shall soon be
if you don't stop freaking out!!!
Chillax, dude.
Looks like your interview went as well as it can get. Hopefully you'll see some movement within a few hours.I consider that already an approval and am going to say my Congrats!
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Chillax, dude.
I consider that already an approval and am going to say my Congrats!
Me too!
urbanite
Active Member
Thank you for the calm words mom. You are right, time to practice patience. I will keep you updated on the progress...
wreck_it_ralph
Active Member
Mini-update on my case: KCC has sent my file yesterday which is pretty impressive given that they received the request on Wednesday morning. The turnaround time is only 1 day.
I'm expecting a decision by the end of next week. If not, the plan is to call and visit the FO on the 15th.
I'm expecting a decision by the end of next week. If not, the plan is to call and visit the FO on the 15th.