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pittsandpieces said:
Thought I'd give a little update.

I went in this past Thursday about the second Biometrics Letter I received which had a date and time mirroring my walk-in date and time. They double-checked and it turns out, as a walk-in, the officer reschedules your appointment to the date and time of your walk-in, and just as a byproduct of doing so, a new Biometric Letter gets sent automatically. Thankfully didn't have to re-do my Biometrics. All was fine. Just thought this information may help anyone else who gets in the same situation.

And I just received my Interview Letter! Yay! Still gotta wait till May but so pleased it's been scheduled. (Timeline updated too.)

All the best to everyone still in the process of securing theirs!
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Thanks for the update and congratulations on getting your IL.

With regards to your 2nd bio letter and what you wrote here, I need to correct the misinformation they provided you with. I’m not quite sure what happened in your case but when someone goes in as a walk-in, they typically DO NOT reschedule your bio appointment to that day in the system. And even if they do that, the system DOES NOT automatically send a new bio appointment letter as a result of that. Between me and members of my family, we’ve gone on 8 walk in bios, not once did we receive a new bio notice as a result of that. And I’ve heard of no one else in this forum (or some others I also visit) who has also reported a new bio notice being generated as a result of a walk in attempt. The only thing I can say is whoever attended to you probably wasn’t used to a walk-in process and messed up the system in the process, but glad to know you didn’t have to redo the bio though.

So if anyone receives a new bio letter following a walk-in attempt, I highly recommend following up on it. Don’t assume the system automatically generated a new notice.
 
Sm1smom said:
Thanks for the update and congratulations on getting your IL.

With regards to your 2nd bio letter and what you wrote here, I need to correct the misinformation they provided you with. I’m not quite sure what happened in your case but when someone goes in as a walk-in, they typically DO NOT reschedule your bio appointment to that day in the system. And even if they do that, the system DOES NOT automatically send a new bio appointment letter as a result of that. Between me and members of my family, we’ve gone on 8 walk in bios, not once did we receive a new bio notice as a result of that. And I’ve heard of no one else in this forum (or some others I also visit) who has also reported a new bio notice being generated as a result of a walk in attempt. The only thing I can say is whoever attended to you probably wasn’t used to a walk-in process and messed up the system in the process, but glad to know you didn’t have to redo the bio though.

So if anyone receives a new bio letter following a walk-in attempt, I highly recommend following up on it. Don’t assume the system automatically generated a new notice.
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Ah, I see. I thought the whole thing seemed odd and not a normal part of the process at all. Sorry for perpetuating the misinformation. Both the receptionist and officer who attended to my walk-in both seemed to be not used to walk-ins so that definitely seems to be the reason for the error. Thanks as always for the clarity Mom.
 
jimy ny said:
Dear mom and all,

I have an infopass appointment tomorrow. Wanna use your professional knowledge and experiences in this matter and kindly ask you to advise me any important and enlightening questions i should ask from IO at tomorrow session.
By the way, i did my bio by walk-in at March 19th. it had been scheduled at March 28th though.

Thank you in advance.
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You can ask about the status of your background check or when you’re likely to receive an IL.

Considering the fact that your case is still within the standard processing time, there’s no other important or enlightening question I can think of for you to ask at the INFOPASS since you’re basically refusing to exercise some needed patience and allow the process to work as designed. Your bio was completed barely two weeks ago. The tendency for applicants to abuse INFOPASS appointment is precisely why USCIS is gradually phasing out the online booking process to encourage better utilization of the opportunity.
 
Hi mom,
I have few questions
1. Expiration date of I94 - Is this the date at the right side bottom of I94?.
2. I485 form- I do not have I94 for my last entry. Can I give information of my last entry for the last entry question in I485 and give information on the I94 that I have.
Many Thansks!
 
Lani123 said:
Hi mom,
I have few questions
1. Expiration date of I94 - Is this the date at the right side bottom of I94?.
2. I485 form- I do not have I94 for my last entry. Can I give information of my last entry for the last entry question in I485 and give information on the I94 that I have.
Many Thansks!
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1. I don’t know. I think you should be able to figure out the expiration date of your authorized as shown on your I-94 on your own.

2. Contact CBP for more information regarding the I-94 for your most recent entry. You can call or visit a local field office closest to you.
 
jimy ny said:
Dear mom and all,

I have an infopass appointment tomorrow. Wanna use your professional knowledge and experiences in this matter and kindly ask you to advise me any important and enlightening questions i should ask from IO at tomorrow session.
By the way, i did my bio by walk-in at March 19th. it had been scheduled at March 28th though.

Thank you in advance.
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How about remembering that people who could be considered to "need" an infopass are being constantly denied the opportunity, but you're going in to ask a bunch of enlightened questions.
 
Lani123 said:
Hi mom,
I have few questions
1. Expiration date of I94 - Is this the date at the right side bottom of I94?.
2. I485 form- I do not have I94 for my last entry. Can I give information of my last entry for the last entry question in I485 and give information on the I94 that I have.
Many Thansks!
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If you have troubles locating your I-94 you can obtain it electronically from: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search
It will clearly show "expiration date" in the field: Admit Until Date
If you adjusted/extended your status, updated I-94 was a part of your NOA I-797 (the lower part that you were supposed to keep for your records.)

Note: I don't know what you mean (and I don't want to assume anything) by the fact that you don't have an I-94 for your last entry. Providing I-94 during the AOS process serves the purpose of proving that you were admitted to US legally, which is one of the requirements of AOS eligibility. Coming up with a secondary evidence of admission can be difficult.
 
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Xarthisius said:
If you have troubles locating your I-94 you can obtain it electronically from: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search
It will clearly show "expiration date" in the field: Admit Until Date
If you adjusted/extended your status, updated I-94 was a part of your NOA I-797 (the lower part that you were supposed to keep for your records.)

Note: I don't know what you mean (and I don't want to assume anything) by the fact that you don't have an I-94 for your last entry. Providing I-94 during the AOS process serves the purpose of proving that you were admitted to US legally, which is one of the requirements of AOS eligibility. Coming up with a secondary evidence of admission can be difficult.
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Thank you for the reply.
Admit until date shows- D/S
I am not sure whether I have to consider just crossing the boarder for a day trip to mexico. When I go online to obtain the recent I94, it is showing only the entry from my country. I can see in the history last entry from mexico entry. Should I go for an infopass to make sure?.

Thanks.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. I don’t know. I think you should be able to figure out the expiration date of your authorized as shown on your I-94 on your own.

2. Contact CBP for more information regarding the I-94 for your most recent entry. You can call or visit a local field office closest to you.
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Thank you for your reply!
 
I've received both letters from KCC. I have started putting my package together. I need info on the i485. Do we fill out i485 supp A form because AOS is for the DV lottery or do we just need the i-485?
 
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Lani123 said:
Thank you for the reply.
Admit until date shows- D/S
I am not sure whether I have to consider just crossing the boarder for a day trip to mexico. When I go online to obtain the recent I94, it is showing only the entry from my country. I can see in the history last entry from mexico entry. Should I go for an infopass to make sure?.

Thanks.
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D/S - means Duration if Stay which is normal for someone on on student visa - so your expiration date is ‘D/S’.

I provided you with information on how to address the non-issued I-94.
 
fozlong said:
I've received both letters from KCC. I have started putting my package together. I need info on the i485. Do we fill out i485 supp A form because AOS is for the DV lottery or do we just need the i-485?
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Go through the AOS process spreadsheet for guidance on the forms you need and for additional information in understanding the process in general.
 
Hello Mom and all,

I'm a new member of this wonderful forum. I was selected for further processing in the DV Lottery 2019. My number was current in January (2019AS3XXX), and my husband and I applied for AOS. My biometrics appointment was on Jan and my husband's appointment was on Feb (his biometrics letter arrived late). Soon it will be 90 days past our biometrics appointment. I'd appreciate it if you could answer my questions:

1. When should I be worried and contact the USCIS or schedule INFO pass to check my status?
2. Does "Fingerprint Review was Completed" on online case status change when the interview is scheduled?

Thank you in advance.
 
Mila05 said:
Hi Mom and guys,

Yesterday i received my IL, finally afrer 116 days waiting)) i was supposed to go for an infopass on April 1, not sure if it is a coincidence but received IL after a week of scheduling an infopass. Maybe field office checked me in their system)) anyway, also my IL is different from the template they usually send as if they printed it in a word document) but it doesnt matter) i will try to upload a scanned one on Monday.

Also, Mom should I call Uscis and cancel my infopass or it is not important?

Thank youu)))
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Hi Mila,

Congrats on getting your IL! I'm still waiting for mine. I just wanted to ask you if your online case status has changed from "Fingerprint review was completed" to "Interview is scheduled"?

Thank you.
 
Toma said:
Hi Mila,

Congrats on getting your IL! I'm still waiting for mine. I just wanted to ask you if your online case status has changed from "Fingerprint review was completed" to "Interview is scheduled"?

Thank you.
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Hi Toma

No, mine still says fingerprint review completed. I just checked.
 
Toma said:
Hello Mom and all,

I'm a new member of this wonderful forum. I was selected for further processing in the DV Lottery 2019. My number was current in January (2019AS3XXX), and my husband and I applied for AOS. My biometrics appointment was on Jan and my husband's appointment was on Feb (his biometrics letter arrived late). Soon it will be 90 days past our biometrics appointment. I'd appreciate it if you could answer my questions:

1. When should I be worried and contact the USCIS or schedule INFO pass to check my status?
2. Does "Fingerprint Review was Completed" on online case status change when the interview is scheduled?

Thank you in advance.
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1. You should first take a look at the timeline spreadsheets to figure out how long on average it takes your FO to send out the IL. (FYI: if you’re chargeable to Iran, it could take anywhere from 3-6 months after bio to get the IL). If it looks like your current timeline is out the average timeline for similar cases from your FO, then it’s time to start following up.

2. No change until after the petition is adjudicated.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. You should first take a look at the timeline spreadsheets to figure out how long on average it takes your FO to send out the IL. (FYI: if you’re chargeable to Iran, it could take anywhere from 3-6 months after bio to get the IL). If it looks like your current timeline is out the average timeline for similar cases from your FO, then it’s time to start following up.

2. No change until after the petition is adjudicated.
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Hi Mom,

Thank you for your response. Can you believe it? I just got my IL in the mail today, right after posting in the forum?!! The interview is scheduled for the next month. I just checked my online case status and it says that "New Card Is Being Produced" for my I-765 application. Are there a lot of people who get their EAD cards before the interview in the DV Lottery case?

Thank you
 
Hello all,

How common is to see "fingerprint review completed" in online case status after doing bio?
I did my bio 2 weeks ago and it is still saying "finger print fee was received"
 
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