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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.
So why were they able to look that information up? They asked for my number 2017EUxxxxxxxx and said that the FBI cleared me. I also asked where the FBI sends the information after the background check is completed and they said it goes to them (KCC) and that the FO has to request my case from them.
 
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?

Congratulations! Yes you absolutely can travel out while your husband's petition is pending. His petition is now completely independent from yours.
 
So why were they able to look that information up? They asked for my number 2017EUxxxxxxxx and said that the FBI cleared me. I also asked where the FBI sends the information after the background check is completed and they said it goes to them (KCC) and that the FO has to request my case from them.

I'm further convinced you were misinformed by whoever it is you spoke with on the phone. KCC is no longer involved with the process once they've been informed of the decision to process AOS. They did not order the background check, so I know for a fact there's no way the result would have gone to then and then the FO requests for it. Absolutely not!

The case file KCC sends to the FO contains the eDV registration, DS260 form, and any other written correspondence you've had with them. If the background check goes to KCC, how is it several others have been able to confirm from the FO that their background check already cleared while the KCC file is still pending because the FO was yet to request for it?
 
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.

Yes, he told me I am going to request the visa now while I am with him in the office.Do you think it is a positive sign when the officer told me he is going to request my visas and after that it takes only 5min to approve the case. To you think in either decisions IO need to request the visa
 
Yes, he told me I am going to request the visa now while I am with him in the office.Do you think it is a positive sign when the officer told me he is going to request my visas and after that it takes only 5min to approve the case. To you think in either decisions IO need to request the visa

I already explained that the IO must request a visa - its applicable to everyone.

You need to stop stressing and exercise some patience, that's all you can do for now.
 
Hi mom,

How does the new travel ban affect those waiting for visas in other regions? Does the pause on certain countries affect other regions processing at all?

Thanks!
 
Hi Group,

Can we pay the Dv Lottery fee of $330 with a 'personal check' addressed to U.S.Department of State ??
 
Hello Mom and Brit,
As a Canadian Citizen who holds nationality of one of banned countries, how this updated EO affects on the AOS process. Since I am living in the United States and my case will be current soon, should I wait till 90 days pass then apply? Any information or guidance would be really appreciated.
I received 2NL last month.
 
I had my infopass today and the officer told me that my biometrics background check/fingerprints had been cleared on February 17th (just 8 days after my biometrics appointment). She said, all I can do now is wait for my interview letter or else there is a chance that I won't have to appear for an interview (which we have seen happening in this forum recently.). I hope it will be a month or two at the most until an interview but we shall see. Thank you for your great support!
 
Hello Mom and Brit,
As a Canadian Citizen who holds nationality of one of banned countries, how this updated EO affects on the AOS process. Since I am living in the United States and my case will be current soon, should I wait till 90 days pass then apply? Any information or guidance would be really appreciated.
I received 2NL last month.

I honestly don't know what impact the new EO is likely to have in your case. However if I was in your shoes I would go ahead and apply once my CN becomes currrent and let USCIS decide if they want to hold on to my case for 90 days before moving on with it or not.
 
Hi,
I had interview and result is held for review. I had a lot of questions about my marriage. I said we re separate but he asked me to all about her kids etc and i couldnt answer some of them. I have Dv lottery case why all those questions? Officer said there will be no more interview again, there is some reviews. Do u think they are gonna call my ex for to talk to her or whats gonna happen any idea ?

Thanks
 
Hi,
I had interview and result is held for review. I had a lot of questions about my marriage. I said we re separate but he asked me to all about her kids etc and i couldnt answer some of them. I have Dv lottery case why all those questions? Officer said there will be no more interview again, there is some reviews. Do u think they are gonna call my ex for to talk to her or whats gonna happen any idea ?

Thanks

So, you are applying alone (no dependents) and they asked about your ex-spouse?? That is weird! Because I also was asked a lot of questions about my marriage, but we were applying together as a principal and dependent. However, we didn't know some of the answers and the interviewer marked those questions, and we finally got our GCs.
Good Luck!
 
Hi,
I had interview and result is held for review. I had a lot of questions about my marriage. I said we re separate but he asked me to all about her kids etc and i couldnt answer some of them. I have Dv lottery case why all those questions? Officer said there will be no more interview again, there is some reviews. Do u think they are gonna call my ex for to talk to her or whats gonna happen any idea ?

Thanks

Were you married during your eDV registration? Did you list your wife and kids on the eDV registration? Are they currently in the US as your dependents? Are you formally separated and did you indicate that on your AOS petition?

Yes, your AOS petition is DV based, however the marriage related questions the IO asked, and those which I asked above are not out of line IMO.

Regardless of what your AOS petition is based on, if the IO determines you have child support issues for instance, it will impact their decision.
 
My wife US citizen. And we merried last year and we didn't live that much together and saparated. I explined to IO. I marrived before DV. I didn't expect that much question about marriage. Because it's totally different case. In latter say resus will send by mail.
 
My wife US citizen. And we merried last year and we didn't live that much together and saparated. I explined to IO. I marrived before DV. I didn't expect that much question about marriage. Because it's totally different case. In latter say resus will send by mail.

Again, just because your petition wasn't marriage based doesn't mean they couldn't have asked about your marriage. It completely normal. Anyway, all you can do for now is wait and keep your fingers crossed.
 
My wife US citizen. And we merried last year and we didn't live that much together and saparated. I explined to IO. I marrived before DV. I didn't expect that much question about marriage. Because it's totally different case. In latter say resus will send by mail.

Did you get separated after your DV win? Not wanting to get too personal, just wondering if they suspect your marriage was a green card marriage.
 
Hello, I just wanted to ask if anyone of you had troubles after informing the university of the change of status? It seems few people lost their insurance after the international student office terminated their sevis. I am planning to inform my international advisor tomorrow that I recently became a permanent resident but I was wondering if this might cause problems since it's the middle of the semester. I don't think it should but few of my friends had problems after getting their green card.
 
Hello, I just wanted to ask if anyone of you had troubles after informing the university of the change of status? It seems few people lost their insurance after the international student office terminated their sevis. I am planning to inform my international advisor tomorrow that I recently became a permanent resident but I was wondering if this might cause problems since it's the middle of the semester. I don't think it should but few of my friends had problems after getting their green card.

PhD student here and getting paid and insured by the school. I got the GC last year and there was no interuption in either of them.
 
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