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DV 2018 AOS Only

Mxmlittle said:
Hi all,
I sent out AOS package to lockbox end of March, and today my check is cashed and got email with receipt number shown here:"Your case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS National Benefits Center for processing. Within 7-10 days by standard mail you will receive your official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) with your Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXX. With the official Receipt Notice (Form I-797) you may visit www.uscis.gov where you can check the status of your case using My Case Status. We suggest you wait until you have received your Form I-797 before checking My Case Status." .
I got some question:
1. Is the email i received today as the Acceptance E-Mail in the timeline in google sheet? And after I receive the I-797, is that as the NOA letter?
2. I guess my case is passed thru Chicago lockbox that step and proceed to NBC and NBC is working on my case now, correct?
Sorry for the stupid questions. I just want to record down the date correctly so I can compare with others in the timeline. Thank you all! Appreciate it!
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1. Yes
2. Case enroute to NBC
 
Sm1smom said:
Create an online account if you haven’t done so already - and you might be able to see the bio notice which you can download and attempt a walk in appointment with, as against waiting for the snail mail copy:
https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
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Thanks Mom - have done.
Unfortunately it just says the usual "we received your biometrics fee and are reviewing your case". My hope is that the letter arrives in a more timely manner this time and I will then attempt a walk in.
 
Sm1smom said:
Yes you may contact your congress person to request their assistance with expediting the EAD, or you can send in an expedite request directly through USCIS for the EAD and claim “Severe financial loss to company or person“ as the basis for the request. You will need to present documented proof of this of course. Do bear in mind though, granting an expedite request is not guaranteed.
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Thanks mom, that is very good news.
Out of curiosity, my case status was updated just 3 days ago and it says "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" even though the AOS spreadsheet says not to expect status updates after fingerprinting. If that is true, I suppose I am missing just the FBI name check for the interview letter. How long does that take on average?

Also, when the congress person helps me to expedite the EAD, does his request have to meet the USCIS expedite criteria (e.g. severe financial loss to company or person)?
 
Hi Mom,

Today I checked my case status and at first an error message popped up saying the entry has a user defined error (CN was for sure correct). I tried entering once more and this message came up "IT WAS REPORTED TO US THAT YOUR IP ADDRESS OR INTERNET GATEWAY HAS BEEN LOCKED OUT FOR A SELECT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS IS DUE TO AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE OF USE. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS ISSUE, PLEASE CREATE A CUSTOMER ACCOUNT (SINGLE APPLICANT) OR A REPRESENTATIVE ACCOUNT (REPRESENTING MANY INDIVIDUALS)"

Are you or anyone on this forum aware of this issue. I suspect it's a system glitch but it got me concerned, especially because I haven't heard back after my fingerprint scan appointment in January.

Many thanks
 
Dr. Europe said:
Thanks mom, that is very good news.
Out of curiosity, my case status was updated just 3 days ago and it says "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" even though the AOS spreadsheet says not to expect status updates after fingerprinting. If that is true, I suppose I am missing just the FBI name check for the interview letter. How long does that take on average?

Also, when the congress person helps me to expedite the EAD, does his request have to meet the USCIS expedite criteria (e.g. severe financial loss to company or person)?
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1. Don’t read too much or try to analyze the wording on the posted update. Fingerprints review, FBI name check, are all components of the background check. They don’t post updates letting people know one portion or the other is complete - the only information they provide is either the background check has cleared or is still pending.

2. Yes it still does. They will not automatically expedite the process just because the request is coming from a congress person.
 
Hi Mom,

First, i would like to salute for your contribution.
I have some question regarding my AOS processing especially about a change of address.

Situation:
I choose AOS, i have already complete DS 260, while filling DS 260, i do not mention all previous change of address since i have moved more than 5/6 times in 2 years duration. So i mentioned only 3 of the previous addresses.
I hope my case will be current next month, so i am preparing for i-485 now.
For not to miss importnat mail, in DS-260 i have write my present permanent address as my brother's address, but i am leaving in different apartment in the same city.

Question:
1) So what do you think ; In i-485, should i mentioned exactly the same previous address that i write in DS-260 or make changes in i-485?
2) In your opinion, how serious is this matter ?
Note: Right now, even though i am leaving in different apartment, a week before i have change all my address of bank, college and MVA to my brother's address.
Thank You for your time!
 
Hi Mom,

I just received an email stating that my case was denied. My guess is because of the Early filling.
1. So I should just wait for the rejection letter and visit the USCIS office?
2. and by visiting the office do I have to schedule an Infopass or just do a walk in?
Thank you very much
 
Jarr said:
Hi Mom,

I just received an email stating that my case was denied. My guess is because of the Early filling.
1. So I should just wait for the rejection letter and visit the USCIS office?
2. and by visiting the office do I have to schedule an Infopass or just do a walk in?
Thank you very much
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Sorry to hear that :( Could you share the info about which FO was that?
 
Xarthisius said:
Sorry to hear that :( Could you share the info about which FO was that?
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Sure, My number is current in April and I submitted my AOS package in February under the early filling policy. My FO is Miami,FL. Even though I included a early filling memorandum plus the copy of the USCIS website with instruction in the package , still it was denied. Can't think of any reason to get denied so my guess is the early filling. Sad :(
 
Wra said:
Hi Mom,

First, i would like to salute for your contribution.
I have some question regarding my AOS processing especially about a change of address.

Situation:
I choose AOS, i have already complete DS 260, while filling DS 260, i do not mention all previous change of address since i have moved more than 5/6 times in 2 years duration. So i mentioned only 3 of the previous addresses.
I hope my case will be current next month, so i am preparing for i-485 now.
For not to miss importnat mail, in DS-260 i have write my present permanent address as my brother's address, but i am leaving in different apartment in the same city.

Question:
1) So what do you think ; In i-485, should i mentioned exactly the same previous address that i write in DS-260 or make changes in i-485?
2) In your opinion, how serious is this matter ?
Note: Right now, even though i am leaving in different apartment, a week before i have change all my address of bank, college and MVA to my brother's address.
Thank You for your time!
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1. Provide accurate information on your I-458.
2. Much attention isn’t paid to the DS260 form. Your I-485 is more important so be sure to fill out accurately.
 
Jarr said:
Hi Mom,

I just received an email stating that my case was denied. My guess is because of the Early filling.
1. So I should just wait for the rejection letter and visit the USCIS office?
2. and by visiting the office do I have to schedule an Infopass or just do a walk in?
Thank you very much
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Sorry to read of the denial. Please go through the following link, it’s a detailed post of my response (made a couple of days ago) to another forum member in a similar situation: (focus on the last part of the post)
https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2018-aos-only.336256/page-119#post-2472737
 
Hello Mom,

I have prepared my package following all the instructions here. I am writing here again to ask three more questions. My case is current in May ( AS 53**) and about to post my AOS package today. My questions are,
1) If I post the package today, does it come under early filing? May bulletin is available, so do I need to include the early filing memo?

2) In form I-485 , Part 2 - Under 'Information about your immigration category', There are two questions asking ' Receipt number of Underlying petition and priority date from underlying petition. Should I leave it as a blank or include my DV case number there? If so what is the priority date?

3) Since I have prepared my package early, I have signed some forms with February/ March dates. Is that a problem? (When it comes to filing date, do we consider the date we post or the date we sign the form). Sorry for this type of question, Worried about every little thing here.

Thank you for your time. :)
 
Jarr said:
Thank you for your response! And regarding the visit, do I need to do an Infopass? Or I can try to walk in with the rejection letter
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You can attempt a walk in, just bear in mind there is the possibility of not being allowed in without an appointment. So I will recommend scheduling an INFOPASS appointment in advance as a backup option.
 
Sheree said:
Hello Mom,

I have prepared my package following all the instructions here. I am writing here again to ask three more questions. My case is current in May ( AS 53**) and about to post my AOS package today. My questions are,
1) If I post the package today, does it come under early filing? May bulletin is available, so do I need to include the early filing memo?

2) In form I-485 , Part 2 - Under 'Information about your immigration category', There are two questions asking ' Receipt number of Underlying petition and priority date from underlying petition. Should I leave it as a blank or include my DV case number there? If so what is the priority date?

3) Since I have prepared my package early, I have signed some forms with February/ March dates. Is that a problem? (When it comes to filing date, do we consider the date we post or the date we sign the form). Sorry for this type of question, Worried about every little thing here.

Thank you for your time. :)
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1. If it is received by the Chicago Lockbox before May 1st, it is considered early filing.
2. Not applicable, leave them blank.
3. The date the package is received by Chicago Lockbox is what is considered.
 
Sm1smom said:
You can attempt a walk in, just bear in mind there is the possibility of not being allowed in without an appointment. So I will recommend scheduling an INFOPASS appointment in advance as a backup option.
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Mom, this might be a stupid question but my assigned FO is the office that I did biometric, is that correct? Thank you
 
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