DV 2020 AOS Only

[americanvisa]

Hi mom and everyone,

I just want to know if someone's interview, Biometrics or any other appointments that required to show up physically gets scheduled or re-scheduled after their reopening on June 4th. Only thing I need to do in the process is an interview. But after my Biometrics on December, the case status hasn't shown any updates. I know this year has been very irregular. But is there any way to expedite my case or contact USCIS other than checking case status on online? Please advise. Thanks.

My situation is extremely similar to yours: my case status is still stated as "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken" since November 1, 2019. There are no updates to my case regarding an interview or next steps. What is your field office?

 

[skip1]

My situation is extremely similar to yours: my case status is still stated as "Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken" since November 1, 2019. There are no updates to my case regarding an interview or next steps. What is your field office?

AOS spreadsheet clearly states not to expect any online status updates after biometrics appointment before you receive your interview letter.

Now, it really is weird that you have had your biometrics done on November 1, and still didn't proceed to the interview part. One of the reasons might be some extensive background checks that they are performing on you. However, it might not be a bad idea to call USCIS and check what's going on with your case. Some user on previous pages mentioned that they called USCIS and that they are going to provide an update on the case.

 

[pkuma143]

Sure, thank you very much. I will update you guys tomorrow.

I had my interview today morning at 9AM at the Atlanta Field office, the interview went for more than an hour and we were asked lot of questions related to our marriage, asked to submit our marriage photos and documents like bank statement, health insurance, lease agreement that has both our names on it. We were not asked to submit i-134 even though we filled it yesterday after discussing here. In the end, the interviewer said we were approved and gave us a form that said case under our review. When we reached the parking lot, i got a message saying that New Card is being produced. Thank you everyone for helping me out!!

 

[sam12345]

I had my interview today morning at 9AM at the Atlanta Field office, the interview went for more than an hour and we were asked lot of questions related to our marriage, asked to submit our marriage photos and documents like bank statement, health insurance, lease agreement that has both our names on it. We were not asked to submit i-134 even though we filled it yesterday after discussing here. In the end, the interviewer said we were approved and gave us a form that said case under our review. When we reached the parking lot, i got a message saying that New Card is being produced. Thank you everyone for helping me out!!

Congratulation

 

[Sm1smom]

I had my interview today morning at 9AM at the Atlanta Field office, the interview went for more than an hour and we were asked lot of questions related to our marriage, asked to submit our marriage photos and documents like bank statement, health insurance, lease agreement that has both our names on it. We were not asked to submit i-134 even though we filled it yesterday after discussing here. In the end, the interviewer said we were approved and gave us a form that said case under our review. When we reached the parking lot, i got a message saying that New Card is being produced. Thank you everyone for helping me out!!

Fantastic news. Congratulations.

Curious re the extensive marriage grilling. Did you guys get married after DV selection?

Please update the timeline spreadsheet if you haven’t done so already to enable others benefit from your experience like you benefited from those before you.

 

[skip1]

I had my interview today morning at 9AM at the Atlanta Field office, the interview went for more than an hour and we were asked lot of questions related to our marriage, asked to submit our marriage photos and documents like bank statement, health insurance, lease agreement that has both our names on it. We were not asked to submit i-134 even though we filled it yesterday after discussing here. In the end, the interviewer said we were approved and gave us a form that said case under our review. When we reached the parking lot, i got a message saying that New Card is being produced. Thank you everyone for helping me out!!

Congratulation and thank you for a detailed explanation!

 

[SusieQQQ]

AOS spreadsheet clearly states not to expect any online status updates after biometrics appointment before you receive your interview letter.

Now, it really is weird that you have had your biometrics done on November 1, and still didn't proceed to the interview part. One of the reasons might be some extensive background checks that they are performing on you. However, it might not be a bad idea to call USCIS and check what's going on with your case. Some user on previous pages mentioned that they called USCIS and that they are going to provide an update on the case.

Or it might be one of the FOs that bundles DV cases which means earlier cases can wait for months - and then there was Covid.

 

[skip1]

Or it might be one of the FOs that bundles DV cases which means earlier cases can wait for months - and then there was Covid.

I thought of this too, but wasn't sure it actually is a practice so didn't want to put it there. Thanks for confirming that this might be a reason too

 

[americanvisa]

AOS spreadsheet clearly states not to expect any online status updates after biometrics appointment before you receive your interview letter.

Now, it really is weird that you have had your biometrics done on November 1, and still didn't proceed to the interview part. One of the reasons might be some extensive background checks that they are performing on you. However, it might not be a bad idea to call USCIS and check what's going on with your case. Some user on previous pages mentioned that they called USCIS and that they are going to provide an update on the case.

Exactly... By no updates, I meant I haven't received any mail regarding an interview or the next steps. I'm working with a lawyer, so mail notifications are sent both to me and her --meaning there is literally no update on my case. Since I'm working with a lawyer, I was advised not to contact USCIS myself. What would you recommend?

The lawyer also said the USCIS office is not really open for green card interviews yet; they do more of citizenship cases now...

 

[americanvisa]

I had my interview today morning at 9AM at the Atlanta Field office, the interview went for more than an hour and we were asked lot of questions related to our marriage, asked to submit our marriage photos and documents like bank statement, health insurance, lease agreement that has both our names on it. We were not asked to submit i-134 even though we filled it yesterday after discussing here. In the end, the interviewer said we were approved and gave us a form that said case under our review. When we reached the parking lot, i got a message saying that New Card is being produced. Thank you everyone for helping me out!!

Thanks for sharing and congrats! That's exciting news.

 

[skip1]

Exactly... By no updates, I meant I haven't received any mail regarding an interview or the next steps. I'm working with a lawyer, so mail notifications are sent both to me and her --meaning there is literally no update on my case. Since I'm working with a lawyer, I was advised not to contact USCIS myself. What would you recommend?

The lawyer also said the USCIS office is not really open for green card interviews yet; they do more of citizenship cases now...

Someone more experienced may advise you on the whole lawyer thing, maybe @Sm1smom or @SusieQQQ

As for the bottom part of the post, as you can see, it's not quite correct as we have on our forum here a member who got interviewed and approved today.

 

[americanvisa]

Or it might be one of the FOs that bundles DV cases which means earlier cases can wait for months - and then there was Covid.

Approximately how long does it take for the FO to start looking at earlier cases? Do they usually start with later cases? My FO is Los Angeles, CA and seems like their processing time is between 7.5 months to 32 months.

 

[pkuma143]

Fantastic news. Congratulations.

Curious re the extensive marriage grilling. Did you guys get married after DV selection?

Please update the timeline spreadsheet if you haven’t done so already to enable others benefit from your experience like you benefited from those before you.

We have been married for almost 6 years and have been together for 18years. I dont have access to update the spreadsheet, have requested for it.

 

[Sm1smom]

Exactly... By no updates, I meant I haven't received any mail regarding an interview or the next steps. I'm working with a lawyer, so mail notifications are sent both to me and her --meaning there is literally no update on my case. Since I'm working with a lawyer, I was advised not to contact USCIS myself. What would you recommend?

The lawyer also said the USCIS office is not really open for green card interviews yet; they do more of citizenship cases now...

You should ask the lawyer what’s wrong with undertaking case follow up directly? Who is more vested in your success? You or your lawyer?

 

[Sm1smom]

Approximately how long does it take for the FO to start looking at earlier cases? Do they usually start with later cases? My FO is Los Angeles, CA and seems like their processing time is between 7.5 months to 32 months.

Use the timeline spreadsheets to get a better idea of how your FO handles DV based AOS cases. I doubt even your lawyer has any information as to the processing time frame for DV based AOS cases. The USCIS online processing time is not applicable to DV based cases.

 

[Sm1smom]

We have been married for almost 6 years and have been together for 18years. I dont have access to update the spreadsheet, have requested for it.

Spreadsheet access granted.

I guess your IO is more used to adjudicating marriage based AOS cases, hence the heavy focus on your marriage. Anyway, you went in prepared and scaled through.

Congratulations once again.

 

[Marco Rossi]

I managed to talk to a tier2 today and she told me that ASCs reopen next monday (6/22).
she also told me that my file has already reached my FO despite the fact that i wasn't scheduled for BIO yet.
not bad considering that I sent my package just a month ago.

She was really nice but didn't seem to be aware of the hard deadline that affects only people under the DV category.

Honestly can't wait for this to be over. one way or another.

 

[skip1]

I managed to talk to a tier2 today and she told me that ASCs reopen next monday (6/22).
she also told me that my file has already reached my FO despite the fact that i wasn't scheduled for BIO yet.
not bad considering that I sent my package just a month ago.

She was really nice but didn't seem to be aware of the hard deadline that affects only people under the DV category.

Honestly can't wait for this to be over. one way or another.

Can you give us a number that you called and explain how did you manage to talk to tier2?
This is extremely encouraging to all of us that became current in June

 

[Marco Rossi]

Can you give us a number that you called and explain how did you manage to talk to tier2?
This is extremely encouraging to all of us that became current in June

I called the usual customer service 800 375 5283, selected the option to get updates about my case and acted as if I didn't have a receipt number (press # if you can't retrieve your receipt number). The fact that I spoke to a tier 2 I believe is mere luck. she had far more knowledge, than anyone else I ever talked to at that number, and she told me I should expect the Bio letter after ASCs are operative, and invited me to call back shouldn't I get it by July.

She was not aware that some individuals (still only one as far as I know) are getting interviews before their Bio is scheduled and she pinned that on the individual decision process of each FO.

BTW I also became current in June, I just shipped a bit before hoping they'd observe the early filing memo, which they did.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Exactly... By no updates, I meant I haven't received any mail regarding an interview or the next steps. I'm working with a lawyer, so mail notifications are sent both to me and her --meaning there is literally no update on my case. Since I'm working with a lawyer, I was advised not to contact USCIS myself. What would you recommend?

The lawyer also said the USCIS office is not really open for green card interviews yet; they do more of citizenship cases now...

Is there a complication in your case that requires legal advice?

Does the lawyer charge for the time spent contacting uscis that they don’t want you to, or is there a flat rate charged to handle your case?

How many DV AOS cases has this lawyer handled in the past?