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In the interview the officer said everything here is good all I have to do is get the Visa from KCC and background check. When I called KCC they said that my file was requested by the FO around February. Am I overthinking what's going on or should I be a bit worried?

Edit: Just got a message case was approved and approval notice will be mailed. Thanks mom and everyone here for your help!!!!
 
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Waylor said:
In the interview the officer said everything here is good all I have to do is get the Visa from KCC and background check. When I called KCC they said that my file was requested by the FO around February. Am I overthinking what's going on or should I be a bit worried?

Edit: Just got a message case was approved and approval notice will be mailed. Thanks mom and everyone here for your help!!!!
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That's great! Congratulations!!
 
Sm1smom said:
Yep, this is not unusual. Some IOs do that, so be sure to show up for the interview like she said. Even if the IL never doesn't show up before the appointment, be sure you take everything related to your case to the interview.
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Hi Mom,
Just a quick follow up on my question. Since my interview was scheduled on phone and i don't have any letter in hand can I go on infopass which I already scheduled for tomorrow morning to ask for the letter. Im just trying to make sure in the event no letter comes I can have some material evidence to show at the security post when going for my interview on Monday. Do you think it is necessary to go for the infopass or I wait and just show up for the interview on Monday?
 
Amrita Timilsina said:
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have been waiting for the interview date since February. This Monday I went to the FO and told them I have been waiting for the update. I also told them KCC havenot received any request for my file which they should be getting by NOW. The officer seemed like emailing to KCC but I called KCC yesterday to follow up and they told me they havenot received your request yet.
Seems like I have to go to FO again.
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I was in shock that they had not requested my file. Especially after lying to me twice about it. I hope it goes more smoothly after this whole deal. Good luck to you!
 
Curtis2017 said:
Hi Mom,
Just a quick follow up on my question. Since my interview was scheduled on phone and i don't have any letter in hand can I go on infopass which I already scheduled for tomorrow morning to ask for the letter. Im just trying to make sure in the event no letter comes I can have some material evidence to show at the security post when going for my interview on Monday. Do you think it is necessary to go for the infopass or I wait and just show up for the interview on Monday?
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Of course you can still go on the INFOPASS, it doesn't hurt to do so.
 
Hi: Does the certification by Translator have to be on the same page as the translation? Translation of my BC takes two pages, does the translator have to sign under the translation or on the separate page??

Also: I cannot attach my bank statements as the evidence of financial support because I do not have any savings on my bank account. I have a I-134 filed by my aunt. Do I still need to submit my tax transcripts from IRS? That is the only document I am waiting for right now....

Employment documents: since I am a trainee on H3 visa and do not have employment letter or pay stubs, should I still attach 1099 and SSN to my package?

Thank you!
 
I sent my documents to the chicago lock box on march the 22nd, but until today I didn't receive any notice of action/txt/mail or check being cashed. I had a look at the timelines and it look like i'm now in the late ones. When do you think i need to start to worry about something that went wrong in the process ?
 
mrtPL said:
Hi: Does the certification by Translator have to be on the same page as the translation? Translation of my BC takes two pages, does the translator have to sign under the translation or on the separate page??

Also: I cannot attach my bank statements as the evidence of financial support because I do not have any savings on my bank account. I have a I-134 filed by my aunt. Do I still need to submit my tax transcripts from IRS? That is the only document I am waiting for right now....

Employment documents: since I am a trainee on H3 visa and do not have employment letter or pay stubs, should I still attach 1099 and SSN to my package?

Thank you!
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The signed certified statement can be on a separate sheet of paper which gets attached to the translated document.

Tax transcript has nothing to do with bank account savings. It is intended to show you've been fulfilling all of your obligations to the US government. You may send in your AOS package without it, as long as it will be available in time for your interview.
 
pilepoil99 said:
I sent my documents to the chicago lock box on march the 22nd, but until today I didn't receive any notice of action/txt/mail or check being cashed. I had a look at the timelines and it look like i'm now in the late ones. When do you think i need to start to worry about something that went wrong in the process ?
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It's only been two weeks, I don't see any need to start stressing yet.
 
Sm1smom said:
The signed certified statement can be on a separate sheet of paper which gets attached to the translated document.

Tax transcript has nothing to do with bank account savings. It is intended to show you've been fulfilling all of your obligations to the US government. You may send in your AOS package without it, as long as it will be available in time for your interview.
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Thank you.

"which gets attached to the translated document"- should I staple them together?

What about the 1099 and SSN?
 
mrtPL said:
Thank you.

"which gets attached to the translated document"- should I staple them together?

What about the 1099 and SSN?
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USCIS doesn't like stapled documents, pin/clip it together.

I honestly don't like repeating myself, that's why we put the AOS process spreadsheet together to answer the basic common questions. Plus I believe I already addressed the issue of the 1099 in my response to you on Friday.
 
pilepoil99 said:
I sent my documents to the chicago lock box on march the 22nd, but until today I didn't receive any notice of action/txt/mail or check being cashed. I had a look at the timelines and it look like i'm now in the late ones. When do you think i need to start to worry about something that went wrong in the process ?
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Same here. I sent my package around a week ago and nothing yet happened.
 
pilepoil99 said:
I sent my documents to the chicago lock box on march the 22nd, but until today I didn't receive any notice of action/txt/mail or check being cashed. I had a look at the timelines and it look like i'm now in the late ones. When do you think i need to start to worry about something that went wrong in the process ?
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It took more than 2 weeks for me to get the text confirmation that they have received the documents. You are good.
 
Sm1smom said:
USCIS doesn't like stapled documents, pin/clip it together.

I honestly don't like repeating myself, that's why we put the AOS process spreadsheet together to answer the basic common questions. Plus I believe I already addressed the issue of the 1099 in my response to you on Friday.
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I am sorry for being annoying with my questions. I just want to make sure that I am doing everything right.

I know that USCIS does not like stapled documents, but usually certification of translation is on the same page with translation or is stapled together with the translation to be considered valid, it depends on institution. That is why I want to make sure that the regular clip will be okay for them.

1099 and SSN card, according to spreadsheet, are considered "employment documents", and since I am not an employee, I am not sure if I should attach them or not.

Thank you very much for your help and patience.
 
Hi guys,

Annoying timeline question here - we submitted in October (in NYC) and have done all of our biometrics and received EAD etc. We haven't heard anything about an interview and we're starting to get a little nervous that we made the wrong choice to stay in the country and do an AOS because the NY FO still states that they're processing cases from March of 2016. I know we still have a few months left, but should we be concerned? INFOPASS time?
 
d2tmd said:
Hi guys,

Annoying timeline question here - we submitted in October (in NYC) and have done all of our biometrics and received EAD etc. We haven't heard anything about an interview and we're starting to get a little nervous that we made the wrong choice to stay in the country and do an AOS because the NY FO still states that they're processing cases from March of 2016. I know we still have a few months left, but should we be concerned? INFOPASS time?
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I went through that pain last year but I don't think you should be concerned. You should definitely go for an INFOPASS to follow up on your case but keep in mind that those dates that you see on the USCIS processing timelines don't apply to DV cases. My documents was accepted at the end of August last year and I got my interview letter at the end of March for an April interview. Knowing this may make ease your nervousness.
 
mrtPL said:
I am sorry for being annoying with my questions. I just want to make sure that I am doing everything right.

I know that USCIS does not like stapled documents, but usually certification of translation is on the same page with translation or is stapled together with the translation to be considered valid, it depends on institution. That is why I want to make sure that the regular clip will be okay for them.

1099 and SSN card, according to spreadsheet, are considered "employment documents", and since I am not an employee, I am not sure if I should attach them or not.

Thank you very much for your help and patience.
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I hope you realize the AOS process spreadsheet is intended to be a guide, it is not a USCIS sanctified list of requirements. All the listed documents are expected to be applied in context.

And I think you might want to take another look. 1099 isn't listed as an 'Employment Document'. The only mention of this is under the "Evidence of Financial Support" where it says a sponsor filing out an I-134 may provide you with this in place of a W-2.

Anyway at this point, all I can say is use your best judgment on what to include.
 
I have an upcoming interview with my FO nxt week. I wish to know what is the best way to deal with tendering in of documents to the IO. Regarding the i-134, must you wait to be asked for it or you can suggest to the officer you have an affidavit of support when you sufficiently feel the IO is coming to a conclusion that you have not overcome the public charge thing even if he or she has not requested to see the I-134?
Please any experience or advice will be deeply appreciated
 
Curtis2017 said:
I have an upcoming interview with my FO nxt week. I wish to know what is the best way to deal with tendering in of documents to the IO. Regarding the i-134, must you wait to be asked for it or you can suggest to the officer you have an affidavit of support when you sufficiently feel the IO is coming to a conclusion that you have not overcome the public charge thing even if he or she has not requested to see the I-134?
Please any experience or advice will be deeply appreciated
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Never provide unsolicited information at an immigration interview. The officer will ask for an affidavit of support if they determine you need one. You're taking the I-134 with you to your interview as a backup
 
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