Sm1smom
Super Moderator
When the I-20 got signed is irrelevant. The important thing is to have a current I-20.
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When the I-20 got signed is irrelevant. The important thing is to have a current I-20.
PrincessBubblegum
New Member
I said because the Diversity visa 2018 will end in September 30th 2018 and after that date my application will be denied.
PrincessBubblegum
New Member
Thank you! Was that a level 1 or level 2 rep?
PrincessBubblegum
New Member
Thanks! I'll keep trying then. It's a little frustrating that every single USCIS person I talk to on the phone or at Infopass says different things...
ALso you can use https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx. They communicate with you fast and professional.
But you have to explain to them you are in diversity visa send them this link https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/diversity-visa
First time I file my inquiry they rejected because they told me you are in processing time. I reply to them by email explain my case and send them link then they contact USCIS
First time I file my inquiry they rejected because they told me you are in processing time. I reply to them by email explain my case and send them link then they contact USCIS
Maitham Aljishi
Member
Omar70707070
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Withdraw the pending asylum petition.
2. Yes you can. There’s no time restriction as to when you can travel out of the US, you can do so right away.
However to prevent the possibility of facing prolonged processing or secondary inspection on your return, you want to make sure you tie up that loose end as you don’t want a pending asylum petition showing up on CBP’s when you return from your trip.
Congratulations brother. You are lucky they request expedite for your name check early. According to this website https://www.fosterglobal.com/news/CISClarifiesCriteriaForNameCheck.pdf
USCIS can request expedite for diversity visa applicant.
In my situation, my office told me is still early to request expedite for my name check. Good luck
Captainyagil
New Member
Hey Mom,
On September 6th me and my wife went to an Infopass to follow up our case, the IO checked our cases and told us that both of the cases were received by the field office and the biomatrics got approved and all the documents seems to be OK and that he asked to schedule an interview for us before October 1st.
Today we received two notices by email which states that both of the cases got approved and they will mail us the approval notice by mail, also on the website our case status got updated to "Case was approved".
Is it possible without attending to an interview? We are very confused.
Thanks.
On September 6th me and my wife went to an Infopass to follow up our case, the IO checked our cases and told us that both of the cases were received by the field office and the biomatrics got approved and all the documents seems to be OK and that he asked to schedule an interview for us before October 1st.
Today we received two notices by email which states that both of the cases got approved and they will mail us the approval notice by mail, also on the website our case status got updated to "Case was approved".
Is it possible without attending to an interview? We are very confused.
Thanks.
Yes it happen before. Check the spreadsheet.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes that is possible. Congratulations on the approval.
Maitham Aljishi
Member
Hi Sm1smom,My case status changed last night around 11:30 pm, however, our interview was completed on Sep 12. Also, I got the following email:
There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.
Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxx, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
Sincerely,
So, what does this mean?
There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.
Receipt Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number xxxxxxxxxx, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators. If you have filed an I-485, I-589, I-751, N-400, I-90, I-821, I-131 or I-765, you can expect to receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints and/or photographs taken. The timing of your appointment is determined by the number of applicants ahead of you that also need a biometric appointment. We try to schedule biometric appointments as quickly as possible and in most cases you will receive your appointment notice within 30 days of submitting your application. We will send your appointment notice approximately 14 days ahead of your scheduled appointment. It is important that you keep this appointment. If absolutely necessary, you can request that your appointment be rescheduled however, please be aware that rescheduling may delay the processing of your application. Please follow the instructions on your appointment notice if you need to reschedule. Occasionally, you may receive an appointment notice to appear at an Application Support Center to have your fingerprints taken when you have filed a form other than those listed above. In these situations, you may receive your appointment notice more than 30 days after submitting your application or petition.
- Log-in to your myUSCIS account to view your case history and understand what you can expect to happen next on your case.
- Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at under Check Processing Times.
Sincerely,
So, what does this mean?
Maitham Aljishi
Member
Also, the case history says: on 09/14/2018: We completed our review of your fingerprints and are continuing to work on your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
They’re acknowledging you’ve completed your interview and your petition is undergoing some review before it gets adjudicated. It’s just a standard update indicating interview was done.