Thanks, the OF told me it usually takes 2 days to release visa but it didnt. I went to infopass but they said for no reason they did not release it yet. The OF said I need to fill an online inquiery after 2 weeks they send an email that said they are not able to answer me at this time. Now I am going to another infopass next week! After 2 months my status is still interview complete and my case must be reviewed. But the OF told me in interview that since mybackground check was available this would changr into card production.
DV 2017 AOS Only
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Yes that's exactly what I got.
Sm1smom
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Requesting the visa from the DOS is a simple online process the IO goes through.
If the IO says he needs to review your case before making a final decision, it could mean several things - he/she needs a supervisor to review the case because they're not authorized to approve, he/she is not experienced with DV cases, your background check is pending, your KCC file is pending, etc. You just need to be patience - the case could end up being approved in a matter of days or you may still have months of waiting.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you submitted your AOS package in October and got interviewed in December and you're from Iran, there's no way your background check could have been completed by the time of your interview.
Either you misunderstood what the IO said regarding your background check, or the IO wasn't being truthful - background checks for Iranian takes roughly 4 - 6 months on average, they're subjected to extreme vetting. They will not tell you that, but that's the reason a decision is yet to be made following your interview.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It's the standard process everyone goes through. While an actual visa isn't stamped on the passport for DV cases, an allocated visa number still needs to be listed against the case. This process is typically completed in a matter of minutes since it's done online.
Hello,
First of all thank you for the great help that this forum provides, it really helped me a lot in preparing all my paperwork for the adjustment of status!
I started my adjustment of status back in November 2016, case accepted on December 2nd, went for the fingerprints on December 28th and got the final interview on February 8th. The IO said that everything was in order and that I should receive the GC on the mail in 2 to 3 weeks, but what worries me is that my status on the USCIS website has not been updated since December 2nd, when they received my case and processing fees.
Is it normal for the online case status not to be updated throughout the process? And can I expect my GC on the mail even if the status is not CPO nor I received the welcome letter (by the way, does this come via regular mail?)?
Thank you so much for your help!!
First of all thank you for the great help that this forum provides, it really helped me a lot in preparing all my paperwork for the adjustment of status!
I started my adjustment of status back in November 2016, case accepted on December 2nd, went for the fingerprints on December 28th and got the final interview on February 8th. The IO said that everything was in order and that I should receive the GC on the mail in 2 to 3 weeks, but what worries me is that my status on the USCIS website has not been updated since December 2nd, when they received my case and processing fees.
Is it normal for the online case status not to be updated throughout the process? And can I expect my GC on the mail even if the status is not CPO nor I received the welcome letter (by the way, does this come via regular mail?)?
Thank you so much for your help!!
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Luis Vargas
Member
The online case status is not always updated , welcome letter is sent via regular mail I suggest you email the IO who sent you the IL using the same email address , he/she should give you status of your case my DIL did this way.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Online status doesn't get updated until the case is approved (or denied) - standard practice. Some FOs however do update to indicate the case is undergoing additional review after the interview - not standard with all the FOs.
2. Receiving the GC without an online update/welcome letter occasionally happens.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
IL isn't always sent via email, for most people it's sent by regular mail.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
When the KCC case file hasn't been requested by the FO from KCC, or it already got requested but KCC is yet to send it.
ruta kebed
Member
Hellow sm 1 smom i wanted u to answer me some questions about the time taken of Dv 2017 second latter (2nl). am from ethiopia i submited DS 260 form on september 21 2016. my case number is 2017AF00039XXX so when can i expect my intreview appointment later.
ruta kebed
Member
Tnx dear i know they called KCC. Are from ethiopia? so where u saw your apointment notification?
Hello again!
Thanks for all your help so far. I have another question if anyone gets a minute to respond:
- I am on an E3 visa. I have submitted my DS-260 and selected to go with AOS. I have received an email from KCC DV about the Diversity Visa Adjustment Letter. My case will not be current until June/July so I have not submitted my petition.
My question is - do you think it is safe for me to go on a holiday overseas and return to the US before I submit by AOS petition? I am kind of worried that immigration will see that I have selected to go with AOS and they might cancel my E3 visa and not let me back in the States.
Thanks again!!!
Thanks for all your help so far. I have another question if anyone gets a minute to respond:
- I am on an E3 visa. I have submitted my DS-260 and selected to go with AOS. I have received an email from KCC DV about the Diversity Visa Adjustment Letter. My case will not be current until June/July so I have not submitted my petition.
My question is - do you think it is safe for me to go on a holiday overseas and return to the US before I submit by AOS petition? I am kind of worried that immigration will see that I have selected to go with AOS and they might cancel my E3 visa and not let me back in the States.
Thanks again!!!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Are you currently in the US and are you processing AOS? If your answer is 'NO' to both questions, you shouldn't be posting on this particular Thread or following the conversations on it. The process for AOS is different from CP.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
KCC has nothing to do with AOS background checks, so they cannot confirm if indeed your background check has been completed. Only your FO can confirm that.
ruta kebed
Member
Hi Mom
I received my GC today, just 2 weeks after biometric. I appreciate you for helping us a lot. hope any person in this way, gets GC very soon.
We went to interview 10 days after biometric. That was super easy. IO said He will approve our petitions as soon as he receives the result of the fingerprint. One day after the interview, my status changed to "case was approved". But for my husband NO.
My spouse's status is "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" still. I am the principle, can I go to my home country before the finishing of my husband's process? Won't it affect my husband's AOS process?
I received my GC today, just 2 weeks after biometric. I appreciate you for helping us a lot. hope any person in this way, gets GC very soon.
We went to interview 10 days after biometric. That was super easy. IO said He will approve our petitions as soon as he receives the result of the fingerprint. One day after the interview, my status changed to "case was approved". But for my husband NO.
My spouse's status is "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" still. I am the principle, can I go to my home country before the finishing of my husband's process? Won't it affect my husband's AOS process?