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DV 2016 AOS Only

hugoi said:
Hi all,

Has anyone received the NOA recently for their AOS package? My package was received by the chicago lockbox on may 2nd. I called today to the NSC, as more than 10 days have passed, and they did a non-receipt action and told me to wait a few more days. My check hasn't been cashed either. I know I have a mistake on my I-485 but I should either get a response asking to clarify or my package denied and my check returned. Neither has happened yet. The last couple of persons that have posted their updated timelines received it within 14 days. Right now I have 16 days, bu I just want to double check with everybody else.

Thanks a lot for the help!
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You will not get a response asking for clarification on the error on your I-485 and if your package is being rejected, it takes a bit longer for the package to be returned.
 
Gabra Tulla said:
Hi Mom,

Thanks we have noted info on kids fees. Do you know anything about form 1 - 566? I am on G4 (UN employee) .. I havent seen this form listed as part of requirement on the excel sheet.But I read somewhere on USCIS Website, A, G, and NATO who do AOS fill this form. Help with info.

Thanks again.
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The referenced form isn't listed on the excel spreadsheet as a required form because it's not applicable to the majority of the people using the spreadsheet, and people need to realize the spreadsheet is simply a guidance document. Everyone is responsible for making sure they're filing the right set of documents applicable to their case.

Anyway, as a G visa holder, you're required to include not only the I-566, but also forms I-508 and I-360 with your AOS package - the I-360 is debatable since your AOS petition is DV based, but I say it wouldn't hurt to include it.
 
Gabra Tulla said:
In addition, what is the difference between Biographic information forms G - 325 A and G - 325. They look the same to me, only that the later form edition on USCIS website is expired.
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There's no big difference. Technically, G-325 is for a USC sponsoring a family member, and G-325A is for the beneficiary being sponsored. For DV petitioners, either form is form. As long as you're not filing out G-325B or G-325C, you're okay.
 
I have never felt humiliated than today. it started when we arrived 30 min early and we checked in and everything was fine, 5 min before our interview the officer came out and she said she have to go some where and if we can can for lunch or some where. When she came late their was one a head of us. She called us after 2 hours. She said I didn't have the time to look to your case but lets go through it. She asked us for many documents and all of them were with us. She went through the applications and everything was fine. and she said finally OK you will know your result after one month. I was surprised with her decision so my spontious answer thats it? is everything is fine? did we pass the security check? She answered why do you think you could fail the security check? I said no reason but I was expecting to be approved today. She said I have to look at the file.
This really unbelievable how my destiny is dependent on a lazy officer who doesn't know how to manage his time
 
Andoni said:
We had our biometrics last 04/28 and my spouse has even received the EAD card, but our case status shows "fingerprint fee received" since the first day with no change. Our KCC file has also been requested by our FO. Shouldn't our case show another status like "accepted" or "under review" as explained in the AOS spreadsheet?
Thanks for your help!
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Hmmn, which section of the AOS spreadsheet says you'll see a status update such as "accepted" or "under review"?
 
tallman_ay said:
I have never felt humiliated than today. it started when we arrived 30 min early and we checked in and everything was fine, 5 min before our interview the officer came out and she said she have to go some where and if we can can for lunch or some where. When she came late their was one a head of us. She called us after 2 hours. She said I didn't have the time to look to your case but lets go through it. She asked us for many documents and all of them were with us. She went through the applications and everything was fine. and she said finally OK you will know your result after one month. I was surprised with her decision so my spontious answer thats it? is everything is fine? did we pass the security check? She answered why do you think you could fail the security check? I said no reason but I was expecting to be approved today. She said I have to look at the file.
This really unbelievable how my destiny is dependent on a lazy officer who doesn't know how to manage his time
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Ok, you've got to be kidding! What humiliation did you experience or am I missing something here? If you say your time got wasted since you weren't interviewed as scheduled, that I understand. But life happens! The IO, for all you know was called out unexpectedly or had some emergency to deal it, unfortunately it happened on your watch. But to say you were humiliated because you got kept waiting? I'm sorry I don't get that.

And just because you were expecting to be approved today doesn't mean even if the officer studiously studied and reviewed your file before your arrival you would have been approved. The IO is not obligated to approve you on the spot or at the end of the interview. He or she has every right to further review your case file at the end of the interview and that's not being lazy. While you're entitled to your opinion, I don't think you're justified in calling the IO names and by the way, I think you're being overly dramatic!
 
^^ agree with mom. If anything, the officer was being honest rather than the patent excuses some others have reported for possible delays in case approval!


....and yes if humiliation is waiting beyond a scheduled appointment time, I'd love to know the government agency in what country that never keeps anyone waiting...heck, where I come from, you don't get scheduled appointments. You arrive, queue up, and hope that they don't close for the day before they've seen you.
 
Andoni said:
Well I saw it yesterday, but as I tell you it's not there now (I'm using a different computer, maybe it was in the memory). I assume the online case status is not very helpful then...
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I'm asking all these questions because I'm trying to find out if we're talking about the same spreadsheet. Well, maybe you downloaded an older version some years ago and are referencing that? The current online version hasn't been updated or had any changes for a couple of months, so it definitely didn't contain that yesterday!

Anyway, the online status typically doesn't change until after the petition is finally adjudicated.
 
Sm1smom said:
I'm asking all these questions because I'm trying to find out if we're talking about the same spreadsheet. Well, maybe you downloaded an older version some years ago and are referencing that? The current online version hasn't been updated or had any changes for a couple of months, so it definitely didn't contain that yesterday!

Anyway, the online status typically doesn't change until after the petition is finally adjudicated.
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Sorry, I was wrong. It is under "Useful Links and Additional Info", "Case Status Check" (file 10, columns C and D). That is where I saw all the stages and worried mine didn't changed since day 1... (it's stuck with "Fingerprint fee received")
 
Andoni said:
Sorry, I was wrong. It is under "Useful Links and Additional Info", "Case Status Check" (file 10, columns C and D). That is where I saw all the stages and worried mine didn't changed since day 1... (it's stuck with "Fingerprint fee received")
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You obviously misinterpreted what you read.

The referenced section of the spreadsheet lists 5 bubbles/headings that gets displayed online:
"Acceptance", "Initial Review", "Decision", "Post Decision Activities", "Card/Document Production". Fingerprint fee received is not listed as one of the bubbles. The only way you could have seen the fingerprint fee received message is under the "Acceptance" bubble which your initial post claimed your case wasn't showing as explained in the spreadsheet.

The next column goes further to explain case status may be stuck on the Acceptance or Initial Review bubble until after the interview, that it's nothing to worry about.

Not that I believe in beating dead horses, but I wanted to get to the bottom of things to either ensure any inaccurate information on the spreadsheet gets taken care of right away, or to address and correct what's posted in the forum for the benefit of future readers.
 
Obviously I did misinterpreted the spreadsheet then. I guess it's the stress of the process and the necessity to find answers for everything!

Thanks mom for taking care.
 
tallman_ay said:
I have never felt humiliated than today. it started when we arrived 30 min early and we checked in and everything was fine, 5 min before our interview the officer came out and she said she have to go some where and if we can can for lunch or some where. When she came late their was one a head of us. She called us after 2 hours. She said I didn't have the time to look to your case but lets go through it. She asked us for many documents and all of them were with us. She went through the applications and everything was fine. and she said finally OK you will know your result after one month. I was surprised with her decision so my spontious answer thats it? is everything is fine? did we pass the security check? She answered why do you think you could fail the security check? I said no reason but I was expecting to be approved today. She said I have to look at the file.
This really unbelievable how my destiny is dependent on a lazy officer who doesn't know how to manage his time
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Well I dont mind to get an interview letter, and I dont mind even waiting out a week until IO completes his emergency if I know at the end I get the interview. Dont understand why you felt you got humiliated
 
tallman_ay said:
I have never felt humiliated than today. it started when we arrived 30 min early and we checked in and everything was fine, 5 min before our interview the officer came out and she said she have to go some where and if we can can for lunch or some where. When she came late their was one a head of us. She called us after 2 hours. She said I didn't have the time to look to your case but lets go through it. She asked us for many documents and all of them were with us. She went through the applications and everything was fine. and she said finally OK you will know your result after one month. I was surprised with her decision so my spontious answer thats it? is everything is fine? did we pass the security check? She answered why do you think you could fail the security check? I said no reason but I was expecting to be approved today. She said I have to look at the file.
This really unbelievable how my destiny is dependent on a lazy officer who doesn't know how to manage his time
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It is certainly not unusual not to be approved on the spot. I don't understand why you're utterly surprised. Also the fact that your IO was being honest with you about not reviewing your file earlier doesn't mean other IOs spend hours on those files. My IO didn't seem like he looked at my file until the moment of my interview either and that's okay. I, also, was not approved on the spot even though it had been 6+ months since acceptance of my package. The wait is frustrating and annoying, but at the end of the day this is a government agency and things don't always go as smooth as you expect. If your BC was completed, I'm sure you're gonna get the good news very soon. Don't be negative. Good luck.
 
Sm1smom said:
There's no big difference. Technically, G-325 is for a USC sponsoring a family member, and G-325A is for the beneficiary being sponsored. For DV petitioners, either form is form. As long as you're not filing out G-325B or G-325C, you're okay.
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Thanks Mom, this one is clear for us. We shall revert when we get stuck again.. You are our lifeline.
 
Sm1smom said:
The referenced form isn't listed on the excel spreadsheet as a required form because it's not applicable to the majority of the people using the spreadsheet, and people need to realize the spreadsheet is simply a guidance document. Everyone is responsible for making sure they're filing the right set of documents applicable to their case.

Anyway, as a G visa holder, you're required to include not only the I-566, but also forms I-508 and I-360 with your AOS package - the I-360 is debatable since your AOS petition is DV based, but I say it wouldn't hurt to include it.
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Hi Mom,

There are so many unknowns. Now as we familiarize ourselves with the new forms, one more query we have is whether we can issue one check to pay for the four 1 - 485 or we issue check separately for everyone?

Thanks for your assistance.
 
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