DV 2020 AOS Only
- Thread starter Sm1smom
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people have been reporting they don't get those anymore. Just wait for the paper NOA. That comes in within 2-3 weeks or so.
Hi everyone! Just a short update on the timeline. I sent my package on May 28th, delivered to Chicago lockbox on 29th. Today, June 8th, the USCIS cashed the personal check I sent along with my package. Don't know how long it will take to get the receipt by mail. Hope soon...
It seems like there might be a delay with the SMS messaging compared to when they actually mark the case as received. My package was delivered on May 27th, and I got the SMS last night (June 7 at 10pm), with the case number etc. When I went on the USCIS website and looked up my case status it said that the case was actually received on June 3rd even though I got the text on June 7. Everyone's situation seems to be a little different but I am just reporting what happened with me.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Only a handful has reported this. USCIS is still sending out the text/email notifications. As a matter of fact, someone posted (2 posts above yours) receiving the notification last night which was Sunday by the way.
MNA2020
Active Member
My package was delivered on May 12 and I got the in-mail NOA on May 26 - but have not received neither text nor email - despite filing the g-1145. Thought it is a glitch in my case but seems it may be a bit more common.
Alexey
Member
What are the situations and benefits of contacting a congressman and when is it needed?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It is another means of initiating case follow up. My recommendation is to use congressional inquiry as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
What's the difference between service request and request for an expedite?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Kentavar2397
Active Member
Hey, Mom. I'm preparing my AOS packet to send it this week. On my high school diploma, since I graduated from my country of permanent residency (Bulgaria), and not my birth country (Montenegro), they have put by mistake "Citizenship: Bulgaria" although it is mentioned that Montenegro is my country of birth on the diploma. I don't know how big of a deal this would be. Should I add a note, explaining that this is an error when my high school was issuing my diploma, and attach a copy of my permanent resident card from Bulgaria? Also, Montenegro is a country that barely has any signed contracts with other countries for dual citizenship and Bulgaria is not on that list anyway. So it is impossible for me to hold Bulgarian and Montenegrin citizenship at the same time anyways. It might take 3 months or more to obtain a brand new diploma, so do you think I should add an explanatory note with a scanned copy of my Bulgarian permanent resident card in order to avoid confusion when they go through my case?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
This is not a big deal, it can be explained (like you did here) at the interview if the issue comes up. And there’s no need for an explanatory note please.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
By the way, just a general remark here for everyone thinking of adding some extra/additional note to their AOS package to explain away every issue they have, my recommendation is think carefully before you do so. The AOS package has tripled in size since the introduction of form I-944 and its attending documents. Most of those notes will not make it to the IO assigned to your case when it gets to your FO. Most of them, starting with your cover note/letter do not get scanned, they get tossed aside by the Lockbox personnel.
USCIS personnel are overworked, they’re having to wade through so many documents now. The more documents they have to review over your case, the longer the processing takes, this subsequently creates a spiral effect, as they can’t get to other cases quickly enough.
The huge AOS package they’re having to deal with is also the reason most of you are not getting text/email notifications quickly like it was in the past. The Chicago lockbox can’t send out those notifications when they receive your package until it has been reviewed for completeness and subsequently gets scanned. That is why the acceptance date on the NOA is now showing as a couple of days earlier than the actual date the NOA was issued.
USCIS personnel are overworked, they’re having to wade through so many documents now. The more documents they have to review over your case, the longer the processing takes, this subsequently creates a spiral effect, as they can’t get to other cases quickly enough.
The huge AOS package they’re having to deal with is also the reason most of you are not getting text/email notifications quickly like it was in the past. The Chicago lockbox can’t send out those notifications when they receive your package until it has been reviewed for completeness and subsequently gets scanned. That is why the acceptance date on the NOA is now showing as a couple of days earlier than the actual date the NOA was issued.
So I have been trying to keep my cool for a really long time like everyone here is doing, but is there any way we can have USCIS to process our applications (reschedule canceled apt) given the life is at hold due to pending AOS applications and the FY is so near to end and so many of the applicants are just starting, and my time of applicants ar hanging n between. My FO is still closed with no certainty of opening anytime soon. Does anyone have any info on this by any means?
I am losing my patience by now,
Thank you,
I am losing my patience by now,
Thank you,
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
If you already have your biometrics taken you shouldn't be worried at all. You still have a lot of time. Most DV cases are decided in months leading up to the end of fiscal year.
But still the risk increases as we approach to the end of FY 2020. My biometric was completed on Jan 29 and my case status still says biometric received since months. I am not sure when will they complete the background checks and send interview schedule. Are you or anyone here aware of people receiving interview notice post USCIS opened on June 4?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
And there are nearly 4 months of the FY left and in the past people have submitted with 2 months or less and made it. I understand it’s tense and frustrating, but it’s really far from over.
