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Sm1smom said:
When your wife asked about doing an INFOPASS on your case on June 4th ahead of the 120 days wait period they mentioned, I had told her to wait, but apparently you guys didn't. Yes the 120 days wait period is not intended to be a magic number or a guaranteed time to get a decision, it is really so people don't keep asking and checking.

Anyway since you guys already did an INFOPASS on June 4th and the IO in charge of your case was emailed, I'll recommend waiting until the end of the month before going on another INFOPASS. There's still a decent amount of time left before the FY comes to an end.
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I will wait until the end of the month. Thank you mom for your reply.
 
Hello Sm1smom,

Thank you for all your support.

I have send our AOS packages (mine, my wife and my daughter) all together in one box by usps to Chicago lockbox. My check and my wife's check have been cashed June 10th and we got the text/email notifications June 11th . But my daughter check was not cashed yet and no notification is being sent. Is this normal? Or should I check with the USCIS customer services!

Please advise

Thank you.
 
Alshwigi said:
Hello Sm1smom,

Thank you for all your support.

I have send our AOS packages (mine, my wife and my daughter) all together in one box by usps to Chicago lockbox. My check and my wife's check have been cashed June 10th and we got the text/email notifications June 11th . But my daughter check was not cashed yet and no notification is being sent. Is this normal? Or should I check with the USCIS customer services!

Please advise

Thank you.
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How old is your daughter and how much was written on her check? Check your daughter's form - was it signed?
 
Hey @Sm1smom

Just an FYI that I received my biometrics letter in the mail without any notifications from the USCIS. I signed up for notifications via email and phone a day after receiving my NOA text but have not received anything from them. My bio is set for 6/23 but I'm going to try and walk-in today.

My timeline is:
Chicago Lockbox: 5/2/2017
Acceptance Text or E-mail: 5/22/2017
Check Cashed: 5/23/2017
NOA Letter: 5/26/2017
Bio Letter Received Date: 6/9/2017
Bio Scheduled Date: 6/23/2017
 
Sm1smom said:
How old is your daughter and how much was written on her check? Check your daughter's form - was it signed?
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Hi Sm1smom,

My daughter is 4 years old. The check amount is $750. The forms (I-485,I-131) were signed by me ( derivative applicant) and the I-693 form was signed by my wife the principal applicant. Also, for every applied person there was a cover letter and my daughter's cover letter was written and signed by wife.

Does it matter if some forms and the cover letter signed by me or my wife ?

Thank you.
 
Happy to report that after waiting for 7 and half months, we finally received our interview letters. We contacted our local congressman to inquire about our case and we also did an online inquiry. USCIS did what they told us, that within 30 days we will receive our interview letters (we are scheduled for June 23). Field office: Charleston, SC.
 
Alshwigi said:
Hi Sm1smom,

My daughter is 4 years old. The check amount is $750. The forms (I-485,I-131) were signed by me ( derivative applicant) and the I-693 form was signed by my wife the principal applicant. Also, for every applied person there was a cover letter and my daughter's cover letter was written and signed by wife.

Does it matter if some forms and the cover letter signed by me or my wife ?

Thank you.
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And your daughter isn't already a USC I'm guessing. I was leaning towards the possibility of her package being rejected and being sent back, but so far there's no information to support that thought.

All you can do for now is wait and see what shows up in the mail.
 
Sm1smom said:
And your daughter isn't already a USC I'm guessing. I was leaning towards the possibility of her package being rejected and being sent back, but so far there's no information to support that thought.

All you can do for now is wait and see what shows up in the mail.
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Thank you Sm1smom for replying,
No, she is not USC.
I will wait for some time and see since the AOS package was delivered two weeks ago I expect it may a processing time and it will show.
 
I just came from an infopass today. My field office is Kansas City, MO.

I asked the officer if she knows the status of my application and she said your application is pending an interview, I replied if she knows why I am waiting, she said you are waiting in a queue. I asked if they are familiar with the diversity visa. She said yes. I asked if they had received my file from KCC. She said we have a temporary file for you.

I asked also If the background check has been cleared she replied she doesn't know. She finished by telling me you should receive an interview letter soon, just wait for it.
 
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Feras-alep said:
I just came from an infopass today.

I asked the officer if she knows the status of my application and she said your application is pending an interview, I replied if she knows why I am waiting, she said you are waiting in a queue. I asked if they are familiar with the diversity visa. She said yes. I asked if they had received my file from KCC. She said we have a temporary file for you.

I asked also If the background check has been cleared she replied she doesn't know. She finished by telling me you should receive an interview letter soon, just wait for it.
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what's your FO?
 
Does anyone know if traveling internationally between the interview and GC approval/ denial might have any impact on my case?
My current visa is dual intent so it wasn't an issue before the interview but I wasn't sure if post-interview this would be a problem.
Thanks for any advice you might have!
 
Hi Sm1smom,
First I would like to thank you for this useful forum.
My question is we won DV lottery for 2017, AOS application submitted in Dec 2016, Biometric was done in Jan 2017 and finally we did an interview back in Mar/02/2017. Since that time we did not hear any thing back from USCIS, every time I went for info pass they said Back ground check still processing . Is it true If I do not hear back from them and get my GC approved before end of Sep 2017 I will lose every thing?
Thanks
 
Hello everyone, I just want to share my experience. I was interviewed today and was approved on the spot.
I was an F1 student, case number 2017AF00037XXX.
This is my timeline:

-January 11th: Sent DS-260 after coming across this forum the same night. I filled all the answers months before because I thought I had to wait for my case to become current before sending it. Thank God I found this forum on time.

-February 22nd: Received 2NL from KCC.

-March 2nd: Sent DV administrative fee to the DOS.

-March 10th: Case became current for May.

-March 15th: Completed I-693, USCIS medical examination form.

-March 18th: Received receipt for DV administrative fee from DOS.

-March 20th: Sent AOS package to the Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority) , taking advantage of early filing memo.

-March 23rd: Package delivered to Lockbox .

-March 31st: Personal check cashed.

-April 4th: Text message and email received-my case was accepted.

-April 7th: NOA letter received in the mail.

-April 14th: Biometrics Letter Received in the mail, Appointment set for April 24th.

-April 18th: Walk in, Biometrics Appointment completed. Very straithforward as I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

-May 8th: Interview Letter Received in the mail. Appointment set for Tuesday, June 13th, 2017.
They attached instructions of what to bring such as the original of my Long-form birth certificate bearing the names of my parents with certified translation if not in English , my high school diploma, my passport and i94, a copy of the receipt of the DV Lottery Visa administration fee of $330.00, and proof that I maintained lawful immigration from the date of my last entry until the day that I applied for lawful permanent residence ( I-20, enrollment verification for full time registration, school ID, F1 visa stamp etc).

- May 24th: I called KCC and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said no.


-June 7th: I called KCC again and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said yes.

-June 13th: Interview for Green Card. I went 2 hours before the time but they did not check me in until 30 mins before the time. So do not go too early. The interview was straightforward. He went over form I-485 with me to make sure that all the answers are correct. Then, he asked to see the originals of my birth certificate, hs diploma and i20. Then, the officer told me that everything looks good and approved me on the spot.
I received an email from USCIS some 15 mins later confirming approval and the myuscis was also updated. By the way, my field office was Baltimore, Maryland.

I want to thank Sm1smom and Britsimon for their help and for the AOS worksheet. You guys made a rather confusing process very easy. I wish the best for those still waiting to get approved.
 
Wendpanga said:
Hello everyone, I just want to share my experience. I was interviewed today and was approved on the spot.
I was an F1 student, case number 2017AF00037XXX.
This is my timeline:

-January 11th: Sent DS-260 after coming across this forum the same night. I filled all the answers months before because I thought I had to wait for my case to become current before sending it. Thank God I found this forum on time.

-February 22nd: Received 2NL from KCC.

-March 2nd: Sent DV administrative fee to the DOS.

-March 10th: Case became current for May.

-March 15th: Completed I-693, USCIS medical examination form.

-March 18th: Received receipt for DV administrative fee from DOS.

-March 20th: Sent AOS package to the Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority) , taking advantage of early filing memo.

-March 23rd: Package delivered to Lockbox .

-March 31st: Personal check cashed.

-April 4th: Text message and email received-my case was accepted.

-April 7th: NOA letter received in the mail.

-April 14th: Biometrics Letter Received in the mail, Appointment set for April 24th.

-April 18th: Walk in, Biometrics Appointment completed. Very straithforward as I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

-May 8th: Interview Letter Received in the mail. Appointment set for Tuesday, June 13th, 2017.
They attached instructions of what to bring such as the original of my Long-form birth certificate bearing the names of my parents with certified translation if not in English , my high school diploma, my passport and i94, a copy of the receipt of the DV Lottery Visa administration fee of $330.00, and proof that I maintained lawful immigration from the date of my last entry until the day that I applied for lawful permanent residence ( I-20, enrollment verification for full time registration, school ID, F1 visa stamp etc).

- May 24th: I called KCC and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said no.


-June 7th: I called KCC again and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said yes.

-June 13th: Interview for Green Card. I went 2 hours before the time but they did not check me in until 30 mins before the time. So do not go too early. The interview was straightforward. He went over form I-485 with me to make sure that all the answers are correct. Then, he asked to see the originals of my birth certificate, hs diploma and i20. Then, the officer told me that everything looks good and approved me on the spot.
I received an email from USCIS some 15 mins later confirming approval and the myuscis was also updated. By the way, my field office was Baltimore, Maryland.

I want to thank Sm1smom and Britsimon for their help and for the AOS worksheet. You guys made a rather confusing process very easy. I wish the best for those still waiting to get approved.
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wow....congratulations! and thank you for sharing your experience with us :)
 
Wendpanga said:
Hello everyone, I just want to share my experience. I was interviewed today and was approved on the spot.
I was an F1 student, case number 2017AF00037XXX.
This is my timeline:

-January 11th: Sent DS-260 after coming across this forum the same night. I filled all the answers months before because I thought I had to wait for my case to become current before sending it. Thank God I found this forum on time.

-February 22nd: Received 2NL from KCC.

-March 2nd: Sent DV administrative fee to the DOS.

-March 10th: Case became current for May.

-March 15th: Completed I-693, USCIS medical examination form.

-March 18th: Received receipt for DV administrative fee from DOS.

-March 20th: Sent AOS package to the Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority) , taking advantage of early filing memo.

-March 23rd: Package delivered to Lockbox .

-March 31st: Personal check cashed.

-April 4th: Text message and email received-my case was accepted.

-April 7th: NOA letter received in the mail.

-April 14th: Biometrics Letter Received in the mail, Appointment set for April 24th.

-April 18th: Walk in, Biometrics Appointment completed. Very straithforward as I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

-May 8th: Interview Letter Received in the mail. Appointment set for Tuesday, June 13th, 2017.
They attached instructions of what to bring such as the original of my Long-form birth certificate bearing the names of my parents with certified translation if not in English , my high school diploma, my passport and i94, a copy of the receipt of the DV Lottery Visa administration fee of $330.00, and proof that I maintained lawful immigration from the date of my last entry until the day that I applied for lawful permanent residence ( I-20, enrollment verification for full time registration, school ID, F1 visa stamp etc).

- May 24th: I called KCC and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said no.


-June 7th: I called KCC again and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said yes.

-June 13th: Interview for Green Card. I went 2 hours before the time but they did not check me in until 30 mins before the time. So do not go too early. The interview was straightforward. He went over form I-485 with me to make sure that all the answers are correct. Then, he asked to see the originals of my birth certificate, hs diploma and i20. Then, the officer told me that everything looks good and approved me on the spot.
I received an email from USCIS some 15 mins later confirming approval and the myuscis was also updated. By the way, my field office was Baltimore, Maryland.

I want to thank Sm1smom and Britsimon for their help and for the AOS worksheet. You guys made a rather confusing process very easy. I wish the best for those still waiting to get approved.
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That's awesome! Congratulations!!
 
Wendpanga said:
Hello everyone, I just want to share my experience. I was interviewed today and was approved on the spot.
I was an F1 student, case number 2017AF00037XXX.
This is my timeline:

-January 11th: Sent DS-260 after coming across this forum the same night. I filled all the answers months before because I thought I had to wait for my case to become current before sending it. Thank God I found this forum on time.

-February 22nd: Received 2NL from KCC.

-March 2nd: Sent DV administrative fee to the DOS.

-March 10th: Case became current for May.

-March 15th: Completed I-693, USCIS medical examination form.

-March 18th: Received receipt for DV administrative fee from DOS.

-March 20th: Sent AOS package to the Chicago Lockbox (USPS Priority) , taking advantage of early filing memo.

-March 23rd: Package delivered to Lockbox .

-March 31st: Personal check cashed.

-April 4th: Text message and email received-my case was accepted.

-April 7th: NOA letter received in the mail.

-April 14th: Biometrics Letter Received in the mail, Appointment set for April 24th.

-April 18th: Walk in, Biometrics Appointment completed. Very straithforward as I was in and out in less than 10 minutes.

-May 8th: Interview Letter Received in the mail. Appointment set for Tuesday, June 13th, 2017.
They attached instructions of what to bring such as the original of my Long-form birth certificate bearing the names of my parents with certified translation if not in English , my high school diploma, my passport and i94, a copy of the receipt of the DV Lottery Visa administration fee of $330.00, and proof that I maintained lawful immigration from the date of my last entry until the day that I applied for lawful permanent residence ( I-20, enrollment verification for full time registration, school ID, F1 visa stamp etc).

- May 24th: I called KCC and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said no.


-June 7th: I called KCC again and asked if my file has been requested by my field office and they said yes.

-June 13th: Interview for Green Card. I went 2 hours before the time but they did not check me in until 30 mins before the time. So do not go too early. The interview was straightforward. He went over form I-485 with me to make sure that all the answers are correct. Then, he asked to see the originals of my birth certificate, hs diploma and i20. Then, the officer told me that everything looks good and approved me on the spot.
I received an email from USCIS some 15 mins later confirming approval and the myuscis was also updated. By the way, my field office was Baltimore, Maryland.

I want to thank Sm1smom and Britsimon for their help and for the AOS worksheet. You guys made a rather confusing process very easy. I wish the best for those still waiting to get approved.
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Thanks for listing the detailed events. Other cases will vary of course, but there is some good stuff in there - the May 8th/24thJune7th entries show the FO didn't request the file until the week or two before the interview. That's expected - and other FOs might handle that differently - but it indicates the FO were "getting ready" for your interview in an appropriate way. Some other FOs have waited until the interview to request the KCC file, and that can mean a small delay in the approval. By the time of your interview, your FO was ready, so were you, and the on the spot approval was the result.
 
Anoje said:
Hi Sm1smom,
First I would like to thank you for this useful forum.
My question is we won DV lottery for 2017, AOS application submitted in Dec 2016, Biometric was done in Jan 2017 and finally we did an interview back in Mar/02/2017. Since that time we did not hear any thing back from USCIS, every time I went for info pass they said Back ground check still processing . Is it true If I do not hear back from them and get my GC approved before end of Sep 2017 I will lose every thing?
Thanks
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can I ask what FO and nationality are you? and yes you would lose your chance.
 
Hey all,

I am trying to book an INFOPASS. My closest field office is in Austin but there are currently no dates available in Austin. It gives me the option of booking an INFOPASS in San Antonio (1 hr 10 mins away) which I'm thinking about booking. If I do book in San Antonio, does that mean all my future INFOPASSes and my GC interview will have to be in San Antonio?

Thanks
 
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