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Hi mom,

Just wanted to update you on my infopass this morning. The IO said my case has been approved!!! Before she checked my file, I asked her about the security check and she said she doesn't know the name for it and there was no update for the background check fact sheet since 2006. She said the IO for my case has his own security check to do right before he can approve my case. The background check on the fact sheet (IBIS name check, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check) were all completed prior to the interview being scheduled.

After she checked my case, she said the approval notice letter was sent out yesterday from a different office as well.

I just want to say a huge thank you for all the help you and Brit have provided. It has been a smooth journey all because of your help and guidance in the forums and with the spreadsheets, and we are all very grateful.
 
lightfish said:
Hi mom,

Just wanted to update you on my infopass this morning. The IO said my case has been approved!!! Before she checked my file, I asked her about the security check and she said she doesn't know the name for it and there was no update for the background check fact sheet since 2006. She said the IO for my case has his own security check to do right before he can approve my case. The background check on the fact sheet (IBIS name check, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check) were all completed prior to the interview being scheduled.

After she checked my case, she said the approval notice letter was sent out yesterday from a different office as well.

I just want to say a huge thank you for all the help you and Brit have provided. It has been a smooth journey all because of your help and guidance in the forums and with the spreadsheets, and we are all very grateful.
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Congratulations on the approval, I’m happy for you.

Just to clarify, I believe your IO and the person you saw today are basically using the wrong terminology. IOs do not conduct additional “security checks” prior to approval. What they do is a final review - cross checking the petition before adjudication. Some IOs may also not be authorized to approve a petition, in which case there will be additional review by a supervisor before the petition gets adjudicated.
 
lightfish said:
Hi mom,

Just wanted to update you on my infopass this morning. The IO said my case has been approved!!! Before she checked my file, I asked her about the security check and she said she doesn't know the name for it and there was no update for the background check fact sheet since 2006. She said the IO for my case has his own security check to do right before he can approve my case. The background check on the fact sheet (IBIS name check, FBI name check, FBI fingerprint check) were all completed prior to the interview being scheduled.

After she checked my case, she said the approval notice letter was sent out yesterday from a different office as well.

I just want to say a huge thank you for all the help you and Brit have provided. It has been a smooth journey all because of your help and guidance in the forums and with the spreadsheets, and we are all very grateful.
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Congratulation.......Can I know when did you take the interview please?
 
Hello mom. Quick question: I got this message from ombudsman :
we expect to receive a response from USCIS on September 27th. Once we receive a response we will update you. They told me they got this date from USCIS.

So is this date which is September 27th is the descion date or just regular update ?
 
Sm1smom said:
That’s normal, it is not how to determine if the case file was requested from or transferred by KCC to your FO.
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Hello mom,
I just called the KCC, they told me USCIS requested the case on Aug 30, but they transfer will be done by next week!!! I asked the agent if she is aware of the timing of the DV, she said yes, I asked her if she can expedite sending the case, she said no. Is that mormal?
 
Maitham Aljishi said:
Thanks a lot. I had mine yesterday too, and they told me they are waiting for the background check.
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You can call this number +1-800-375-5283 tell them you are on diversity visa and you have till the end of this month. Ask to open expediate request through the phone and they will ask you what is the reason tell them because Diversity visa. After you create expediate request you can track it online through case update ( you will see it on bottom). Good luck.
 
Maitham Aljishi said:
Hello mom,
I just called the KCC, they told me USCIS requested the case on Aug 30, but they transfer will be done by next week!!! I asked the agent if she is aware of the timing of the DV, she said yes, I asked her if she can expedite sending the case, she said no. Is that mormal?
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The response you get with regards to when the case file gets sent will vary based on who you get to speak it, so I wouldn’t worry as such as to what you were told. The KCC file gets transferred electronically and doesn’t take two weeks to get sent.
 
Yosef said:
You can call this number +1-800-375-5283 tell them you are on diversity visa and you have till the end of this month. Ask to open expediate request through the phone and they will ask you what is the reason tell them because Diversity visa. After you create expediate request you can track it online through case update ( you will see it on bottom). Good luck.
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Thanks Yosef.
 
Yosef said:
Hello mom. Quick question: I got this message from ombudsman :
we expect to receive a response from USCIS on September 27th. Once we receive a response we will update you. They told me they got this date from USCIS.

So is this date which is September 27th is the descion date or just regular update ?
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It’s the date they hope to provide you with whatever feedback they have from your FO.
 
Hi Mom. My interview next week. I have a concern regarding the I-20. The I-20 specified the end of my program in 2019. The school signed my i-20 in october 2017 so it is valid one year until 2 october, 2018. Should my I-20 have a new signed so that FO know that Im still manitine my status?

*I went to my school to sign it but it will take 3 business day. will not be ready for my interview
 
reza11 said:
Hi Mom. My interview next week. I have a concern regarding the I-20. The I-20 specified the end of my program in 2019. The school signed my i-20 in october 2017 so it is valid one year until 2 october, 2018. Should my I-20 have a new signed so that FO know that Im still manitine my status?

*I went to my school to sign it but it will take 3 business day. will not be ready for my interview
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Bring all your I 20 to the interview. Original with copies
 
Thank Yosef. Yes I will bring them. Im just asking about the most recent I-20. Is singed in October 2017 . long time ago
 
reza11 said:
Thank Yosef. Yes I will bring them. Im just asking about the most recent I-20. Is singed in October 2017 . long time ago
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In my experience ( and this is only opinion) it depends on the office who will conduct the interview with you. But I believe you will be fine.
 
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