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xm123456 said:
Hi Mate,
You said "4 days after that they requested the file from KCC and and USCIS confirmed that they got the file", how do you know the exact day your FO requested file from KCC? Did you call KCC everyday after doing bio-metric to get that info? I just did the biometric today, unfornatelly, my FO doesn't accept InfoPass, so getting to know when they request the file from KCC is very important for me. Thank you!
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well I called KCC after two weeks (I was tired of waiting) and they told me that the request came on march 16 and I cam call USCIS to make sure they have it. then I called USCIS and they connected me to a higher level officer and they confirmed that they have received it. I also got bored again so I went to an info pass and the officer there (she was really nice ) told me they have the KCC file there and they are just waiting for my background check to b e done and she gave me a voice mail number to call in case I didn't receive interview notice within one month to ask for expedite.
don't forget that some offices asked for the KCC file after interview so there is no absolute procedure and timeline for it. I got lucky I guess :) we really need to practice patience.
 
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Aaron P said:
Hey Guys,

1. For those who have already received notice or attended their interview, was the interview letter from USCIS called a G-56 - call in notice? (My FO is NYC for reference)
2. I'm also a little confused because it is asking me to bring along things to the interview that I have already submitted such as my medical exam. I'm hoping its just a generic list as i really don't want to have to pay for another medical exam!
3. Its also asking for a G-325A biographic information form which I thought was now not needed with the new I-485 forms. (The required documentation list is dated rev. 7/11/14 so maybe not updated)

Thanks,
Aaron
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Hi Aaron,

Congrats if it's the interview notice. I'm in NYC also, waiting for my interview letter. Could you tell me what date your interview has been scheduled for? Was your number current in October?

Thanks!
 
student007 said:
well I called KCC after two weeks (I was tired of waiting) and they told me that the request came on march 16 and I cam call USCIS to make sure they have it. then I called USCIS and they connected me to a higher level officer and they confirmed that they have received it. I also got bored again so I went to an info pass and the officer there (she was really nice ) told me they have the KCC file there and they are just waiting for my background check to b e done and she gave me a voice mail number to call in case I didn't receive interview notice within one month to ask for expedite.
don't forget that some offices asked for the KCC file after interview so there is no absolute procedure and timeline for it. I got lucky I guess :) we really need to practice patience.
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Could you tell me which FO is it?
 
cello8 said:
Hi Aaron,

Congrats if it's the interview notice. I'm in NYC also, waiting for my interview letter. Could you tell me what date your interview has been scheduled for? Was your number current in October?

Thanks!
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Thanks mate!

No it wasn't current until March, and I only completed my bio appointment 3 weeks ago hence why i'm confused as to why I have received my interview letter so quickly, i'm definitely not complaining though!
I am a little confused how I managed to skip the line in NYC as other such as yourself have been waiting longer. Only thing I can think of is when I called about my missing bio letter I asked them to expedite a new one, and maybe they just expedited the whole case. Not sure.
 
Yosef said:
How can we file expedite
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I’m sorry I can’t talk about expedite process since you haven’t provided any information about your case. When did you file? When is your CN current? What steps have you taken to follow up on your case?
 
Sm1smom said:
I’m sorry I can’t talk about expedite process since you haven’t provided any information about your case. When did you file? When is your CN current? What steps have you taken to follow up on your case?
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My case is not current yet. I believe it will be current on June. So I am worried I can’t finish up all the process before September that’s why I asked about expedite May be it can help. Thank u
 
student007 said:
well I called KCC after two weeks (I was tired of waiting) and they told me that the request came on march 16 and I cam call USCIS to make sure they have it. then I called USCIS and they connected me to a higher level officer and they confirmed that they have received it. I also got bored again so I went to an info pass and the officer there (she was really nice ) told me they have the KCC file there and they are just waiting for my background check to b e done and she gave me a voice mail number to call in case I didn't receive interview notice within one month to ask for expedite.
don't forget that some offices asked for the KCC file after interview so there is no absolute procedure and timeline for it. I got lucky I guess :) we really need to practice patience.
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Thank you for sharing your story!
 
Yosef said:
My case is not current yet. I believe it will be current on June. So I am worried I can’t finish up all the process before September that’s why I asked about expedite May be it can help. Thank u
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You can’t expedite before it’s even current!
 
Yosef said:
My case is not current yet. I believe it will be current on June. So I am worried I can’t finish up all the process before September that’s why I asked about expedite May be it can help. Thank u
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May VB already has the the cutoff number for cases current in June, if you’re not a part of the listed number, then your CN is definitely NOT going to be current in June. So I’m guessing you mean you hope to get current with the VB that gets released in June. In that case get current and submit your AOS package first, then we can discuss what and what steps to take.
 
Sm1smom said:
The petition needs to be approved by Sept. 30th. It is not enough for the interview to be scheduled or to have taken place on or before Sept. 30, if it is not approved by COB, no GC can be issued after that day.
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So if the petition needs to be approved before Sept. 30th and the Queens FO is quoting the following processing time (from egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/)

Processing time for Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (I-485) at Queens NY
Estimated time range: 11.5 Months to 19.5 Months

How can an application possibly be processed/approved in time (even if my number is current from the very first month) ?
 
Goonya said:
So if the petition needs to be approved before Sept. 30th and the Queens FO is quoting the following processing time (from egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/)

Processing time for Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (I-485) at Queens NY
Estimated time range: 11.5 Months to 19.5 Months

How can an application possibly be processed/approved in time (even if my number is current from the very first month) ?
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The posted timeline is not applicable to DV based AOS petitions. Take a look at the Timelines spreadsheets put together in this forum (for past and current DV based AOSers) to get a better understanding of the applicable timeline. You’ll find the link to that on the first post on page one of this Thread.
 
Hello,

I am currently filling out my I-485 and I'm on question 25. Have you EVER been arrested, cited, charged, or detained for any reason by any law enforcement official (including but not limited to any U.S. immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces or U.S. Coast Guard)? I got a ticket in 2008 in the US that I took to court. I admitted responsibility for the ticket and payed 100. Is in enough to include a District Court Ticket Inquiry about this ticket? or do I need to include a court documents? & how do I go about retrieving the court documents?

also for question 27. Have you EVER pled guilty to or been convicted of a crime or offense (even if the violation was subsequently expunged or sealed by a court, or if you were granted a pardon, amnesty, a rehabilitation decree, or other act of clemency)? Since I admitted responsibility for my ticket would I answer yes to this question?

Thanks in advance!
 
Hello guys, here is the interview report I promised you,

I had my interview yesterday. Arrived early but they did not let us through security until 8 AM sharp. They called me soon after arriving at the office. The officer went through the whole I485. No tricky question, the only answer right off the bat was the date of last arrival in the USA.
I mentioned I will soon start medical residency and she wanted to see the contract for that. She added that information on a separate paper and did not ask for any other document.
She told me my case was ok and she would approve it in the afternoon. I asked her if it was possible to have my passport stamped since I would like to fly back home soon, but she felt strongly that the GC would arrive in 2 weeks thus I left feeling safe about this.

However, around 9PM I got an update on my status: my case "is under review." If no document is missing as the officer was implying, I believe the reason for this, is that my background check has not been completed yet.

What do you think @Sm1smom ?
 
Mamund5086 said:
Hello,

I am currently filling out my I-485 and I'm on question 25. Have you EVER been arrested, cited, charged, or detained for any reason by any law enforcement official (including but not limited to any U.S. immigration official or any official of the U.S. armed forces or U.S. Coast Guard)? I got a ticket in 2008 in the US that I took to court. I admitted responsibility for the ticket and payed 100. Is in enough to include a District Court Ticket Inquiry about this ticket? or do I need to include a court documents? & how do I go about retrieving the court documents?

also for question 27. Have you EVER pled guilty to or been convicted of a crime or offense (even if the violation was subsequently expunged or sealed by a court, or if you were granted a pardon, amnesty, a rehabilitation decree, or other act of clemency)? Since I admitted responsibility for my ticket would I answer yes to this question?

Thanks in advance!
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Please use your best judgment. I’m unable to tell you how to answer those questions.
 
Hi, I received my interview letter today and, as I was worried it may happen, the date is set on a day that I will be traveling for my best friend's wedding as her maid of honor. I'm not trying to complicate my case but before I cancel my trip, I wanted to get your help and understand my options:

1. I know you said it's suicidal to reschedule an interview for DV people, especially in NYC, but is it even possible to do so if it's not an emergency?
2. If I do reschedule the interview, would I be able to request to expedite?
3. My boyfriend and I were planning to get married after my case is completed as I preferred to get my green card not thru marriage. If we do get married now and apply for GC through marriage while I already have a pending AOS, how would that work? Would I need to withdraw my current application now before starting over? Would this hurt my chance of getting a green card?

Thank you!
 
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