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jimy ny said:
my bio had been scheduled for March 28th. But i did it on March 19th. How much time does it take to "Fingerprint Review Was Completed" become appear on my online status? an estimate time i mean.
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No idea. I don't think we have any data on that. Mine took three days. I think some timelines report their status never even changing from "Fingerprint fee received"
 
Hi @Sm1smom

As mentioned last week, I did my Biometrics Appointment in LA as a walk-in. I did the whole process and my Biometrics Letter was formally stamped.

Yesterday I received a letter from UCSIC which was another Biometrics Letter. It featured a date and time which matched my walk-in. Is this usual procedure? Do they usually send another letter as some kind of confirmation of the date and time you walked-in?

Should I disregard this letter or take them both during my Interview?

(I was hoping the letter was going to be my Interview Letter, hah)
 
pittsandpieces said:
Hi @Sm1smom

As mentioned last week, I did my Biometrics Appointment in LA as a walk-in. I did the whole process and my Biometrics Letter was formally stamped.

Yesterday I received a letter from UCSIC which was another Biometrics Letter. It featured a date and time which matched my walk-in. Is this usual procedure? Do they usually send another letter as some kind of confirmation of the date and time you walked-in?

Should I disregard this letter or take them both during my Interview?

(I was hoping the letter was going to be my Interview Letter, hah)
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Seems like they had some issues with your previously collected bio. You need to return to the ASC with the new bio letter (have the old one on hand too when you go).
 
Dear all

I've got a very very important question. I am currently on a valid F1 Visa but my current I20 will expire in July 2019. I did not know when my case number would get current and when my interview was going be so I extended my I20 for another year BEFORE filing anything. My new I20 was issued in February and I made a copy from each one and put both in my package and send it last week (my case number got current a month earlier compared to the previous years). Today I heard from a friend that extending I20 means I don't intend to stay in America and has contradiction with filing I-485 and so all such cases will be denied. Is is true??
They have not texted me so far I mean the package has not officially been accepted yet.
 
mechanici23 said:
Dear all

I've got a very very important question. I am currently on a valid F1 Visa but my current I20 will expire in July 2019. I did not know when my case number would get current and when my interview was going be so I extended my I20 for another year BEFORE filing anything. My new I20 was issued in February and I made a copy from each one and put both in my package and send it last week (my case number got current a month earlier compared to the previous years). Today I heard from a friend that extending I20 means I don't intend to stay in America and has contradiction with filing I-485 and so all such cases will be denied. Is is true??
They have not texted me so far I mean the package has not officially been accepted yet.
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You did exactly the right thing. Extending your current status (and getting the approval) prior to filing is the right step to have taken. Tell your friend to stop talking and creating unnecessary fear over a process they do not understand.
 
mechanici23 said:
Dear all

I've got a very very important question. I am currently on a valid F1 Visa but my current I20 will expire in July 2019. I did not know when my case number would get current and when my interview was going be so I extended my I20 for another year BEFORE filing anything. My new I20 was issued in February and I made a copy from each one and put both in my package and send it last week (my case number got current a month earlier compared to the previous years). Today I heard from a friend that extending I20 means I don't intend to stay in America and has contradiction with filing I-485 and so all such cases will be denied. Is is true??
They have not texted me so far I mean the package has not officially been accepted yet.
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How did you extend i20? Did you add any extra course? Just asking for myself.
 
Hi Sm1smom. I was on an F1 and I used the OPT after graduating college a few years ago but now I am on a different work visa.

1. When I complete the forms, do I use the USCIS # on my expired EAD card as my A-Number or leave the A-Number fields blank?
2. Do I need to include all my past I-20s in my application?

Thanks!
 
Hi guys,

Today I got an email (Visa Adjustment letter) indicating that I need (or may need) to contact with USCIS to check whether I'm eligible for AOS ("If USCIS determines that you are eligible to adjust status you will be required to pay .. fee"). I am just curious if this eligibility check is a mandatory step, or I am just supposed to come with all my documents, and then they will just say "ok, you're fine, just pay the fee and wait for your number"? Should they give any official document that USCIS certifies that I am eligible for AOS? For me, even in the worst and unlikely case, 330 usd is not a big deal as the time I could save. Thanks!
 
Hi Mom,
I have 2 questions:
1. Form I-131 which is the current edition on USCIS’s website with the expiration date of 12/31/2018. Can I still use this version?
2. Are there any good referable website to show how to fill out form I-131, I-485, I-765?

Thanks,
Leonie
 
Sm1smom said:
Seems like they had some issues with your previously collected bio. You need to return to the ASC with the new bio letter (have the old one on hand too when you go).
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Oh weird. I'll go in again this coming week and see what the issue is. Hopefully it's all fine, and they actually did record my Biometrics when I did the walk-in. But better to double check.

Thanks @Sm1smom for your response and your advice.
 
AriaS said:
Hi Sm1smom. I was on an F1 and I used the OPT after graduating college a few years ago but now I am on a different work visa.

1. When I complete the forms, do I use the USCIS # on my expired EAD card as my A-Number or leave the A-Number fields blank?
2. Do I need to include all my past I-20s in my application?

Thanks!
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1. I suggest using the #.
2. I recommend they be included - that’s how you prove you’ve always maintained a legal status in the US.
 
tryc14 said:
Hi guys,

Today I got an email (Visa Adjustment letter) indicating that I need (or may need) to contact with USCIS to check whether I'm eligible for AOS ("If USCIS determines that you are eligible to adjust status you will be required to pay .. fee"). I am just curious if this eligibility check is a mandatory step, or I am just supposed to come with all my documents, and then they will just say "ok, you're fine, just pay the fee and wait for your number"? Should they give any official document that USCIS certifies that I am eligible for AOS? For me, even in the worst and unlikely case, 330 usd is not a big deal as the time I could save. Thanks!
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Nope it’s not mandatory to visit your local USCIS office for that. That’s basically KCC’s way of saying make sure you’re AOS eligible before embarking on that route.

If you’re not sure about your eligibility, take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet, it lists the requirements that needs to be met to be eligible for AOS. Of course you can always visit the USCIS office if you prefer - that would be a waste of time IMO though.
 
LEONIE said:
Hi Mom,
I have 2 questions:
1. Form I-131 which is the current edition on USCIS’s website with the expiration date of 12/31/2018. Can I still use this version?
2. Are there any good referable website to show how to fill out form I-131, I-485, I-765?

Thanks,
Leonie
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1. Yes.
2. The forms are rather easy to fill IMO and they come with instructions, try that. You can also try google.
 
Mila05 said:
How did you extend i20? Did you add any extra course? Just asking for myself.
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No. You only need to get an official letter from your advisor (in which it is mentioned you will be financially supported as a TA or RA for the next academic year) and take it over to the international center of your university. Your new i20 will be normally ready in 5 business days.

Good luck
 
Sm1smom said:
Nope it’s not mandatory to visit your local USCIS office for that. That’s basically KCC’s way of saying make sure you’re AOS eligible before embarking on that route.

If you’re not sure about your eligibility, take a look at the AOS process spreadsheet, it lists the requirements that needs to be met to be eligible for AOS. Of course you can always visit the USCIS office if you prefer - that would be a waste of time IMO though.
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Thanks!
 
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