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Hi all,

I wonder if anyone has tried to do walk-in for biometrics? How likely are they going to let me in before the designated date (Friday next week)?

On top of that, anything to note when going to biometrics except bringing ID and letter? Can't find any relevant information in the google sheet...

Thanks!
 
Britsimon said:
I see Mom has answered your other questions, but about the number.

The max SA number selected is 2017SA1958. So, since you are between 1900 and 1958, you are obviously in last few cases. If we look back at the last couple of years we can see some comparison.

DV2016 was generally "underselected. So SA region got a bit of help with visas from other regions (EU mainly and to some extent OC). The highest selected number was SA1467 and the region went current. In the end the regional quota was just about maxed out as SA got 1370 visas. They could not have taken much more (if any) and I suspect the reason they were able to go current was only because of the underselection in other regions.

DV2015 was a generally "overselected" year. The max SA number selected in that year was 2015SA1969, but the final cutoff was 2015SA1350. That means numbers from 1350 to 1969 never got a chance of interview. From that year they issued 1459 visas.

So - looking at your case number, there is obviously some risk. I don't understand why they added so many selectees in the second draw. It is possible they are unsure of the response rate from Cuba and selected extra to be sure they would fill the quota. So - you obviously can't give up - but at the same time, you have to be realistic about your chances.
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Hi Britsimon!
Where did you find that the max SA number selected is 2017SA1958?
Also, how do you know that in DV2016 the highest selected number was SA1467?

Thanks for the info!
 
I am going for an Infopass on the 24th this month since our case was accepted 3 months ago, did the Biometrics two months ago and we have not heard anything back yet. My husband's EAD card was approved last week (he's on J2). I contacted KCC a few times via e-mail to find out if my file was requested by the FO, but they just don't want to give me that information. They keep redirecting me to USCIS. So, when I go for the infopass, I should ask if by backgound check was cleared, and if my file was sent by KCC, right? Anything else I need to check before the Infopass? Thank you again!
 
AFJI0706 said:
Hi Britsimon!
Where did you find that the max SA number selected is 2017SA1958?
Also, how do you know that in DV2016 the highest selected number was SA1467?

Thanks for the info!
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In previous years we have had the ability to extract the CEAC data with a program. This year, we got the highest numbers for each region manually (trial and error).
 
JohnF. said:
I am going for an Infopass on the 24th this month since our case was accepted 3 months ago, did the Biometrics two months ago and we have not heard anything back yet. My husband's EAD card was approved last week (he's on J2). I contacted KCC a few times via e-mail to find out if my file was requested by the FO, but they just don't want to give me that information. They keep redirecting me to USCIS. So, when I go for the infopass, I should ask if by backgound check was cleared, and if my file was sent by KCC, right? Anything else I need to check before the Infopass? Thank you again!
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Try to call them instead. I called KCC few days ago to ask about the same thing and they answered immediately. Try again and just ask them if your FO requested your KCC file. Maybe they misunderstood you the first time. Good luck!
 
mira88 said:
Try to call them instead. I called KCC few days ago to ask about the same thing and they answered immediately. Try again and just ask them if your FO requested your KCC file. Maybe they misunderstood you the first time. Good luck!
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Thanks! I called and I got the needed info!
 
appreciate_ur_effort said:
Hi all,
I wonder if anyone has tried to do walk-in for biometrics? How likely are they going to let me in before the designated date (Friday next week)?
On top of that, anything to note when going to biometrics except bringing ID and letter? Can't find any relevant information in the google sheet...
Thanks!
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I did a walk-in a week before my actual appointment. It is very likely that they let you in for the biometrics. I only showed the letter of the appointment and my Driver's License (you can go with the passport, I forgot mine).
 
JohnF. said:
I am going for an Infopass on the 24th this month since our case was accepted 3 months ago, did the Biometrics two months ago and we have not heard anything back yet. My husband's EAD card was approved last week (he's on J2). I contacted KCC a few times via e-mail to find out if my file was requested by the FO, but they just don't want to give me that information. They keep redirecting me to USCIS. So, when I go for the infopass, I should ask if by backgound check was cleared, and if my file was sent by KCC, right? Anything else I need to check before the Infopass? Thank you again!
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I am exactly in the same situation as you are. Case accepted 3 months ago, biometrics done 2 months ago, and no news at all about my case since then. So I just called KCC and they confirmed that my FO requested my file on December 16. I know I need to be patient but I am thinking of going for an Infopass too. However, there are no available appointments right now for my FO. I'll keep trying... Let's see!
 
First of all thank you for all of your help so far :)
After six months of waiting from filing date, and as advised here, we went for infopass appt at our FO. The officer could not give us any info, as our case is still in NBC.
Since then, for the last five days I kept calling USCIS. After having fruitless conversations with customer service, I was being transferred to leave messages to Tier 2 officers, however, no one called me back so far.
Is this standard procedure for them to not call back? If they do call back, how long do I have to wait for the phone call?
At this point I feel frustrated and helpless, six months from filing all we did was fingerprints in October, and on January 10th our case was moved from Nebraska Service Center to NBC. is there any place I can try contacting to have my case moved from NBC to our local office??
 
nydv2017 said:
First of all thank you for all of your help so far :)
After six months of waiting from filing date, and as advised here, we went for infopass appt at our FO. The officer could not give us any info, as our case is still in NBC.
Since then, for the last five days I kept calling USCIS. After having fruitless conversations with customer service, I was being transferred to leave messages to Tier 2 officers, however, no one called me back so far.
Is this standard procedure for them to not call back? If they do call back, how long do I have to wait for the phone call?
At this point I feel frustrated and helpless, six months from filing all we did was fingerprints in October, and on January 10th our case was moved from Nebraska Service Center to NBC. is there any place I can try contacting to have my case moved from NBC to our local office??
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Contact your congressman/woman and request their assistance in following up with your FO to determine precisely where your case file is and when an interview is likely to take place. It's highly unusual that your case is still over at the NBC. Did the IO you met at your INFOPASS tell you your AOS petition is stil at the NBC or you're assuming that because he wasn't able to tell you anything useful. Precisely what and what did you ask him?
 
Sm1smom said:
Contact your congressman/woman and request their assistance in following up with your FO to determine precisely where your case file is and when an interview is likely to take place. It's highly unusual that your case is still over at the NBC. Did the IO you met at your INFOPASS tell you your AOS petition is stil at the NBC or you're assuming that because he wasn't able to tell you anything useful. Precisely what and what did you ask him?
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When we went for INFOPASS we didn't have a chance to ask any questions, as soon as IO check our case number on computer she said that our case is still at NBC and she can not give us any information about it.
 
I sent our papers today via FedEx to Chicago Lockbox, unfortunately signature was requested for this package - should I call fedex and request not to ask for signature or it's ok?
 
sergmelikyan said:
I sent our papers today via FedEx to Chicago Lockbox, unfortunately signature was requested for this package - should I call fedex and request not to ask for signature or it's ok?
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Someone can sign there, it shouldn't be a problem. I sent mine with FedEx and a signature was requested. Don't worry about this.
 
@mom:
I have been under back ground check for 4 months. I have UK visa, European Union Visa I have traveled all around Europe, Chinese visa, UAE and Indian visa in my passport.
I have not even gone to military service in my country Iran I have excluded.
I have no idea what they are checkeing?!!
Do you have any clue?
Thanks
 
Hi mom,

Almost it's been 5 months since I did my biometrics. When I went to INFOPASS about one and a half month ago, the officer told me that my name was cleared. And in the last December, they also told me that my case was assigned to an officer on January 26th. Again, on January 30th, I went to INFOPASS and they requested my case to be expedite. Today finally an officer responded me. They said that I need to wait 60 more days, and in March my medical will be expired. I always thought that people get their interview letters right after their background check is done. Everybody said that getting an interview letter is depending on FO, but my FO said that it depends on Nebraska. My FO (San Diego) said that Nebraska has to send my file to them. I don't understand why this process is taking too long. How hard is it for them to look over my case and send it to my local office. I really want to know if this is normal, and is there anything I can do? Should I get another INFOPASS? Or should I be more patient and wait for a news from them.


I really appreciate you and thank you for helping us.
 
Supersonic2016 said:
@mom:
I have been under back ground check for 4 months. I have UK visa, European Union Visa I have traveled all around Europe, Chinese visa, UAE and Indian visa in my passport.
I have not even gone to military service in my country Iran I have excluded.
I have no idea what they are checkeing?!!
Do you have any clue?
Thanks
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Your country is Iran and you have extensive travel history. Background checking of 5 of 6 months for Iranian selectees is not unusual.
 
If I work using my Opt EAD at Houston, and I have filed my AOS petition through the Dallas FO, will it be a problem adjudicating my case ? Since I have to update my employer information to the school and USCIS will get notified about my employment. Will it cause a delay, if they see that I have began working at a location that falls under different FO ?
 
nydv2017 said:
When we went for INFOPASS we didn't have a chance to ask any questions, as soon as IO check our case number on computer she said that our case is still at NBC and she can not give us any information about it.
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Anyway like I said before, contact your congress rep.
 
CountryGirl said:
I am exactly in the same situation as you are. Case accepted 3 months ago, biometrics done 2 months ago, and no news at all about my case since then. So I just called KCC and they confirmed that my FO requested my file on December 16. I know I need to be patient but I am thinking of going for an Infopass too. However, there are no available appointments right now for my FO. I'll keep trying... Let's see!
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Go on an INFOPASS to your FO. Search for an opening at different times of the day.
 
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