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Cnqr said:
Thanks for the reply. My CN is EU7xxx and it was current in January. I am not from one of the countries under the travel ban. My FO is Houston. I've looked at the timelines and it seems like mine is a little odd.

Is there any other step I can take at this point? Should I try for expedite request? Does it make sense to try expedite request based on this circumstance?
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I suggest you do a congressional inquiry first. Depending on the response you get through your congress person and if the IL still doesn’t show up after that, then you can follow up with an expedite request.
 
Hi Mom, came back from my interview. I was asked to submit official school transcripts. The lady said apparently on their records I was listed as fallen out of status on 2014 ( my graduation year) but I had OPT that started right after graduation ( I showed her the EAD from it and she made a copy) . I'm wondering if I should have pointed out the OPT info on the I-20.
 
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cello8 said:
Thank you, yes, I'm on H1B. The officer at the INFOPASS appointment didn't seem to have much access to information, she could only tell me the next step is for them to schedule my interview. Do you think they will be able to provide more information the second time or this is the limit of their capabilities? Also, do you know approximately how long a congressional inquiry takes?
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Please number your questions, makes it easier to answer.

1. I don’t know. What they’re able to see may depend on their clearance level. They may also see a whole lot more than they’re willing to share.

2. Typically a matter of days - may depend on how soon your congress person reaches out to USCIS.
 
ChillyPenguin said:
Hi Mom, came back from my interview. I was asked to submit official school transcripts. The lady said apparently on their records I was listed as fallen out of status on 2014 ( my graduation year) but I had OPT that started right after graduation ( I showed her the EAD from it) . I'm wondering if I should have pointed out the OPT info on the I-20.
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Thanks for the update regarding your interview experience.
Sorry to learn you got an RFE (technically speaking). So you need to send your IO what she’s requesting.

Not sure if you saw it or not, but the AOS process spreadsheet specifically called out the need to attend the interview with proof of being in a valid status - for those on student visas, things such as transcripts, course registration, payment receipts (for past and current terms), etc An EAD card is not an adequate evidence of showing one is not out of status.
 
Sm1smom said:
Thanks for the update regarding your interview experience.
Sorry to learn you got an RFE (technically speaking). So you need to send your IO what she’s requesting.

Not sure if you saw it or not, but the AOS process spreadsheet specifically called out the need to attend the interview with proof of being in a valid status - for those on student visas, things such as transcripts, course registration, payment receipts (for past and current terms), etc An EAD card is not an adequate evidence of showing one is not out of status.
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I understand. I brought all my I-20's and still got her to ask me about it

  1. For requesting the transcript , should I wait until USCIS sends a RFE to send the papers?( in case they require additional documents)
 
ChillyPenguin said:
I understand. I brought all my I-20's and still got her to ask me about it

  1. For requesting the transcript , should I wait until USCIS sends a RFE to send the papers?
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Did she not give you the RFE on the spot or tell you where to send the transcripts to? You should have clarified that before leaving her office. Most people actually get to return and submit the requested information the same day - they arrange this with the IO rather than wait for the RFE to show up in the mail.
 
Sm1smom said:
Did she not give you the RFE on the spot or tell you where to send the transcripts to? You should have clarified that before leaving her office. Most people actually get to return and submit the requested information the same day - they arrange this with the IO rather than wait for the RFE to show up in the mail.
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She said she wouldn't give me the letter because she needed to verify some documents. She took some copies of documents I brought then walked me out of the interview room. that's what confused me.
 
ChillyPenguin said:
She said she wouldn't give me the letter because she needed to verify some documents. She took some copies of documents I brought then walked me out of the interview room. that's what confused me.
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Okay. So you have to wait for the RFE before sending in anything. And it’s possible she may be able to verify your status related issues without sending you the RFE. So hang in there and remain patient.
 
Hi Mom,
My number is current by next May from Africa region.
I am here since October 2015 with B1,B2 visa.but i filed for asylum for me & my family after two month from my arrival.
Theres no record found for my I-94. today I walked to the airport to help me fixing this issue the officer said that we are not able to help you because you are out of status.
I don't know what should I do at this point.
Please your opinion.
Thanks
 
W.M said:
Hi Mom,
My number is current by next May from Africa region.
I am here since October 2015 with B1,B2 visa.but i filed for asylum for me & my family after two month from my arrival.
Theres no record found for my I-94. today I walked to the airport to help me fixing this issue the officer said that we are not able to help you because you are out of status.
I don't know what should I do at this point.
Please your opinion.
Thanks
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Sorry can’t help you, this issue is not DV related. Talk to an immigration attorney.
 
Sm1smom said:
Please number your questions, makes it easier to answer.

1. I don’t know. What they’re able to see may depend on their clearance level. They may also see a whole lot more than they’re willing to share.

2. Typically a matter of days - may depend on how soon your congress person reaches out to USCIS.
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Thank you!
 
Sm1smom said:
I suggest you do a congressional inquiry first. Depending on the response you get through your congress person and if the IL still doesn’t show up after that, then you can follow up with an expedite request.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I have been searching the forum (and the spreadsheet) for posts on technicalities of congressional inquiry, however couldn't find any. Do you have any suggestion of resources to look into that contain guidelines for DV AOS related congressional inquiries?
 
Cnqr said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I have been searching the forum (and the spreadsheet) for posts on technicalities of congressional inquiry, however couldn't find any. Do you have any suggestion of resources to look into that contain guidelines for DV AOS related congressional inquiries?
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We did a different immigration related matter through a congressperson,basically you contact your representative’s office, there is normally an immigration liaison officer or someone called something similar who you will deal with. We had to sign some kind of letter authorizing them to act on our behalf and then they ran with it. But first step is to contact your congressperson and their office will direct you to the correct person. If you don’t know who your representative is you can find out here: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
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Hi.
our case has become current in April, we sent the package in Feb, did the biometrics in march, 4 days after that they requested the file from KCC and and USCIS confirmed that they got the file (through phone call), now we see an update on our case saying:

we reviewed your biometrics and are still processing your case.
You do not need to do anything at this time
We will let you know if we need anything else from you as we continue to review your case.

I couldn't find anything about this update, does anyone know what this means?
 
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student007 said:
Hi.
our case has become current in April, we sent the package in Feb, did the biometrics in march, 4 days after that they requested the file from KCC and and USCIS confirmed that they got the file (through phone call), now we see an update on our case saying:

we reviewed your biometrics and are still processing your case.
You do not need to do anything at this time
We will let you know if we need anything else from you as we continue to review your case.

I couldn't find anything about this update, does anyone know what this means?
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It means that all you can do now is wait for an interview.
 
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