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Britsimon said:
Denials for early submissions DURING the year (as opposed to prior to the year starting) are rare and I think in every case the denials have been reversed once the rules are explained to the FO.
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OK, I see, thanks for clarifying that Brit! So, seems like we can submit the package early, that is great. We still need to pay the DV fee, wait until we receive the payment receipt, and complete the physical exam, so that might take a couple of weeks from now.

Thanks again for your quick response!
 
Britsimon said:
It means KCC believe there are enough visas for every remaining applicant.

Every AOS case (other those those from the 4 countries "excepted" in the bulletin) can now submit their I-485 package (if people choose to take advantage of the early filing policy). For CP, every remaining case (again, other those those from the 4 countries "excepted" in the bulletin) can now expect an interview to be scheduled IF their DS260 is processed.
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Thank you for clarifying it Britsimon
 
lora-smith said:
Hello every one,

Thank you for this opportunity to ask questions and share experiences.

Today I did my interview. The officer did not ask me the common question for DV interview such as how can I support my self since I am student. however, my husband is working and he submit letter of his job with I-485.

Since many applicants are concerned about requesting visa from department of state. The same thing happened to me today.

I just want to know is it a positive sign when the officer request to release visa. In case of denial do the officer request visa either?
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Again requesting for the visa is a standard part of the process all DV based AOSers go through - and it typically takes a matter of minutes.

Now when the IO says they cannot approve the case on the spot because they need to send in a request for the visa (or due to some not so straight forward reason), it could be due to a number of things: The IO is not knowledgeable enough with regards to DV based AOS case and needs to further review or consult with someone else, or is not authorized to approve the case without their superiors approval. It could be because they're yet to request or still waiting to receive the KCC case file.

Just be patient.
 
Feras-alep said:
I am 2017 selectee from Syria, I have been in the States since 2012 and I have a work permit (EAD). After the travel ban, Would you recommend that I apply for adjustment of Status at this time since am already inside the States or there is a better option such as waiting for a more time?
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Honestly speaking, I think there's going to be a bit of a gamble here. Waiting until the travel ban is lifted before applying is cutting it too close IMO. Applying while the travel ban is still in place could potentially mean loosing some money too as there's no guarantee the travel ban wouldn't be extended while your case is pending, and once the FY is over, that will be the end of your case. So you will have to decide on your own regarding your dice roll. If I was in your shoes, I would go ahead and submit the package though.
 
CountryGirl said:
Current means that there are NO more visas available for that region. If your number is higher that the cut-off number showed in the month before, I am sorry but that is it for your region.
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:confused: Nonsense, it's exactly the opposite - visas available regardless of case number.
Put differently, "all numbers current".

Edit: see that the wrong info was already addressed.
 
Hey @Sm1smom , I have noticed something with my green card. I have two middle names and only the initial of the first one is showing on the front of the card, which I guess is normal. At the back they wrote my two full middle names, but I guess the second middle name was too long and they couldn't fit all of it in so they removed the final letter. Is this OK or should I check with USCIS about it?
 
mira88 said:
Hey @Sm1smom , I have noticed something with my green card. I have two middle names and only the initial of the first one is showing on the front of the card, which I guess is normal. At the back they wrote my two full middle names, but I guess the second middle name was too long and they couldn't fit all of it in so they removed the final letter. Is this OK or should I check with USCIS about it?
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You may check with USCIS, but I believe you already answered your own question :)
 
Just to clarify- the 2NL( Email from KCC ) is the one I received (confirmation from KCC that they received my intent to apply for AOS) after I submitted my DS-260 form right?
 
Hi everyone,

I realise that the instruction to be patient has been repeated many times ;) But we've now wanted longer than anyone else on the timeline sheet for our bio letter (acceptance text received on Feb 14th). Does that mean our field office has not yet received our application? It was my understanding that the acceptance text was sent when received by the lockbox, and the bio letter was sent when received by the FO (mine is Los Angeles, so perhaps they're just very busy?).

My skills are high up on the watch list posted earlier, but the background check only starts after the bio appointment, right?
 
SaffaMama said:
Hi everyone,

I realise that the instruction to be patient has been repeated many times ;) But we've now wanted longer than anyone else on the timeline sheet for our bio letter (acceptance text received on Feb 14th). Does that mean our field office has not yet received our application? It was my understanding that the acceptance text was sent when received by the lockbox, and the bio letter was sent when received by the FO (mine is Los Angeles, so perhaps they're just very busy?).

My skills are high up on the watch list posted earlier, but the background check only starts after the bio appointment, right?
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If the concern had been about not receiving the NOA by now from when your package was sent in, I would have said yeah, there's cause for concern. But that's not the case, the package already got accepted so I believe you're still right on track. And yeah, be patient, I'm sure the bio notice will show up any minute from now.

Regarding how the process works, the Lockbox sends out the NOA, forwards the package to NBC (National Benefits Centre) who is responsible for scheduling the bio and processing the I765/I131 (if included) and then forwards the I-485 to the applicable FO.

Yes the background check only starts after the bio appointment. Being in a line of work that's on the TAL doesn't automatically mean one would be subjected to a prolonged background check. You'll need to be from one of the listed countries (or have some sort of dealings with them) too for that to apply
 
Sm1smom said:
If the concern had been about not receiving the NOA by now from when your package was sent in, I would have said yeah, there's cause for concern. But that's not the case, the package already got accepted so I believe you're still right on track. And yeah, be patient, I'm sure the bio notice will show up any minute from now.

Regarding how the process works, the Lockbox sends out the NOA, forwards the package to NBC (National Benefits Centre) who is responsible for scheduling the bio and processing the I765/I131 (if included) and then forwards the I-485 to the applicable FO.

Yes the background check only starts after the bio appointment. Being in a line of work that's on the TAL doesn't automatically mean one would be subjected to a prolonged background check. You'll need to be from one of the listed countries (or have some sort of dealings with them) too for that to apply
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Hi Mom,

Where can I find the listed countries that may apply?

Thanks!
 
Sm1smom said:
If the concern had been about not receiving the NOA by now from when your package was sent in, I would have said yeah, there's cause for concern. But that's not the case, the package already got accepted so I believe you're still right on track. And yeah, be patient, I'm sure the bio notice will show up any minute from now.

Regarding how the process works, the Lockbox sends out the NOA, forwards the package to NBC (National Benefits Centre) who is responsible for scheduling the bio and processing the I765/I131 (if included) and then forwards the I-485 to the applicable FO.

Yes the background check only starts after the bio appointment. Being in a line of work that's on the TAL doesn't automatically mean one would be subjected to a prolonged background check. You'll need to be from one of the listed countries (or have some sort of dealings with them) too for that to apply
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Thank you so much for clarifying! Let's hold thumbs that the bio notice arrives soon. I'm also happy to hear that my skills might not be considered so dangerous after all ;)
 
Sm1smom said:
Listed countries that may apply for what???
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You told SaffaMama that being in a line of work that's on the TAL doesn't automatically mean one would be subjected to a prolonged background check. You'll need to be from one of the listed countries too.
Which countries are on this list?

And does it make a difference on whether you got your degree in the US than in any of those countries on the list?
 
AFJI0706 said:
You told SaffaMama that being in a line of work that's on the TAL doesn't automatically mean one would be subjected to a prolonged background check. You'll need to be from one of the listed countries too.
Which countries are on this list?

And does it make a difference on whether you got your degree in the US than in any of those countries on the list?
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Go through the 2 links I previously provided on this post for further guidance on TAL related issues:

http://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-108#post-2452578
 
Hi Mom,
I have a question regarding the various stages the aos application goes through once submitted. Does the NBC wait for a request from FO before submitting i485 or they submit as soon as you complete Biometric appointment? I went for an infopass last week and the IO told me they just received my file on Feb. 24th 2017. I submitted my application October 2016 and was current in November 2016. I know the file she was referring to cannot possibly be KCC file because I had initially been told by KCC my file hasn't been requested. So my question is does NBC sends i485 package to FO based on a request?
 
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