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Hi mom,
Hope this message finds you well
I have applied to the asylum in Oct 2014 and did my interview on Dec 2014 and i am still waiting for the answer since!! in meanwhile my wife won the DV and we have our interview on June 2nd, my wife doesn't work as i am the only one is working and i have an american son. Do you have any advise for us? thank you very much for your time :)
 
Hi all,

The below is the timeline of my case
Current: May
USDOS Fees paid on 3/5/2016
Lockbox: 4/2/16
NOA: 4/4/16
Bio: 4/23/16
Bio walk in: 5/12/16
Before even the Bio is done we have received the interview letter, is it normal?
Interview letter: 5/6/16
Interview: 6/2/16

our Interview is set on this Thursday, Any advises or ideas in order to prepare ahead for the interview?

Yes, it's not unusual.

The AOS spreadsheet has a section dedicated to interview related guide.
 
Hi mom,
Hope this message finds you well
I have applied to the asylum in Oct 2014 and did my interview on Dec 2014 and i am still waiting for the answer since!! in meanwhile my wife won the DV and we have our interview on June 2nd, my wife doesn't work as i am the only one is working and i have an american son. Do you have any advise for us? thank you very much for your time :)

Answer every question asked truthfully. Take all your documents along with you, including the asylum related ones; evidence of past and current status since being admitted into the US. You'll also need to take along your son's B/C. Make sure your current income is above the applicable poverty guideline level, and take proof of it along. Or get an I-134 filled by a qualified person.
 
1. Contact USCIS customer service center and report the problem.

2. No, your understanding isn't correct. KCC file request doesn't have anything to do with whether the background check has cleared or not, those two actions are independently carried out.
Dear Smlsmom,, Like you said i have report a problem last Friday they said this will take a while to update and also they informed me even if it is not updated they have everything in their system,,,, but the Surprise News is,, I have Received an Interview Letter today in my mail box without any Online Updates or email or Text..interview will be on June 15 at 10:45 am..
1. I am happy and bit nervous as well because is it normal to get an letter without any notification??
2. And also do i have to get current employment letter from my employer? It does not say on interview letter..
3. Interview letter pattern looks to me is same for everyone as it says some extra things to get like if i applied from a family sponsor they said to get photos, lease, insurance etc....which i do not applied.. i am a DV applicant.. is it same for everyone??
4. It also it said very top in bold letters " Please get all originals and copies" So do i have to make copies of my original for each?

Thanks a lot for your help....it is very great help from you... God bless you....
 
Dear Smlsmom,, Like you said i have report a problem last Friday they said this will take a while to update and also they informed me even if it is not updated they have everything in their system,,,, but the Surprise News is,, I have Received an Interview Letter today in my mail box without any Online Updates or email or Text..interview will be on June 15 at 10:45 am..
1. I am happy and bit nervous as well because is it normal to get an letter without any notification??
2. And also do i have to get current employment letter from my employer? It does not say on interview letter..
3. Interview letter pattern looks to me is same for everyone as it says some extra things to get like if i applied from a family sponsor they said to get photos, lease, insurance etc....which i do not applied.. i am a DV applicant.. is it same for everyone??
4. It also it said very top in bold letters " Please get all originals and copies" So do i have to make copies of my original for each?

Thanks a lot for your help....it is very great help from you... God bless you....

1. Text or email notification is not automatic. You needed to have registered online in order to get a notification from USCIS, but you obviously couldn't have done that since the system wasn't recognizing your receipt number.

2. Yes if you can, get an employment verification letter from your employer.

3. It's a generic interview interview letter your FO uses for everyone they're interviewing for AOS. Nothing to worry about.

4. Follow the instructions on the letter, make copies of the major documents you're taking along. They may end up not asking for the copies at the end of the day, but better safe than sorry!
 
Hi Mom,

Today my case status updated:

Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS
On May 26, 2016, we certified the approval of your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxx, and sent it to the appropriate appellate office. That office will send you a final decision. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address

What does this mean? Does this mean that there is still a final decision to be made? Where is the appellate office?
 
Thank you Mom and everyone on this forum that helped me through this process. It couldn't happened without your helps. I was lucky to win the lottery but I wasn't lucky after that and several unexpected problems happened to me but I passed them with your helps. I received my Green Card on Friday after about 8 months!
Trust Mom and follow her... I hope that all of you get your GC soon... :):D
 
My wife was approved and mine haven't been updated or approved yet. We usually have the same text msg ubout our case being updated but this is the first time she have some thing by her self can't wait until tomorrow to call and ask about my case
I don't know if this is normal or whag
 
Hi Mom,

Today my case status updated:

Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS
On May 26, 2016, we certified the approval of your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxx, and sent it to the appropriate appellate office. That office will send you a final decision. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address

What does this mean? Does this mean that there is still a final decision to be made? Where is the appellate office?

I now got an email saying:

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

I took my biometrics in September. I had my interview on May 3rd. I don't understand what's happening. Is there anyone else who has encountered a similar situation?
 
Hi Mom,

Today my case status updated:

Case Approval Was Certified By USCIS
On May 26, 2016, we certified the approval of your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxx, and sent it to the appropriate appellate office. That office will send you a final decision. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address

What does this mean? Does this mean that there is still a final decision to be made? Where is the appellate office?

That's an unusual update for a DV based AOS case. It could simply mean the IO needed to have the case reviewed by a more senior person, I honestly don't know. You can give the CSC a call tomorrow and hear what they have to say.
 
Thank you Mom and everyone on this forum that helped me through this process. It couldn't happened without your helps. I was lucky to win the lottery but I wasn't lucky after that and several unexpected problems happened to me but I passed them with your helps. I received my Green Card on Friday after about 8 months!
Trust Mom and follow her... I hope that all of you get your GC soon... :):D

Phew! Finally!! Congratulations :)
 
I now got an email saying:

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.

I took my biometrics in September. I had my interview on May 3rd. I don't understand what's happening. Is there anyone else who has encountered a similar situation?

Like I posted earlier, it's an unusual update for a DV case. It's also possible the wrong update code was mistakenly selected, hence this message. Call the CSC tomorrow. You can also book an INFOPASS appointment and visit your FO in person for further guidance.
 
That's an unusual update for a DV based AOS case. It could simply mean the IO needed to have the case reviewed by a more senior person, I honestly don't know. You can give the CSC a call tomorrow and hear what they have to say.

My wife and I had our interview on the same day as Ginasis and today we got this same exact update to our case. If its an unusual update, then its even more unusual that two separate cases had the same thing happen.
 
Like I posted earlier, it's an unusual update for a DV case. It's also possible the wrong update code was mistakenly selected, hence this message. Call the CSC tomorrow. You can also book an INFOPASS appointment and visit your FO in person for further guidance.

Thanks, I just booked an infopass appointment and will give them a call tomorrow.
 
My wife was approved and mine haven't been updated or approved yet. We usually have the same text msg ubout our case being updated but this is the first time she have some thing by her self can't wait until tomorrow to call and ask about my case
I don't know if this is normal or whag
Any Help??????/
 
My wife was approved and mine haven't been updated or approved yet. We usually have the same text msg ubout our case being updated but this is the first time she have some thing by her self can't wait until tomorrow to call and ask about my case
I don't know if this is normal or whag

Who was the main selectee, you or your wife?
 
My wife and I had our interview on the same day as Ginasis and today we got this same exact update to our case. If its an unusual update, then its even more unusual that two separate cases had the same thing happen.

Did you both interview at the same FO?
 
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