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I was pretty disappointed because a lot of the questions addressed in the QA were already answered earlier in the presentation or are information that is available online (e.g. bringing attorney, interpreter, wearing face mask, etc). They could've spent more time answering questions that weren't addressed in the presentation.

Also, I think he would've picked up on the DV questions if we all sent in the questions because he always starts by saying "I've seen a lot of people asking about this"
 
Some important points from the video:

1. AOS might resume starting July. This is because the guy mentioned that they will be conducting naturalization ceremonies until July. After that they will resume AOS and citizenship interviews.

2. ASC will begin a phased reopening beginning July 13. Appointment notices will start to be sent out June 29 - July 4, but we may not be notified until a few weeks after reopening. Certain forms are being prioritized for biometrics scheduling (I forgot the form numbers) but it was not mentioned whether specific cases within those forms (e.g. our DV I-485) will be prioritized.

3. They will generally use a first cancelled, first rescheduled approach to rescheduling interviews.

4. No walk-ins allowed. Only appear to appointments as stated in the letter.
 
suemen said:
I was pretty disappointed because a lot of the questions addressed in the QA were already answered earlier in the presentation or are information that is available online (e.g. bringing attorney, interpreter, wearing face mask, etc). They could've spent more time answering questions that weren't addressed in the presentation.

Also, I think he would've picked up on the DV questions if we all sent in the questions because he always starts by saying "I've seen a lot of people asking about this"
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Agreed. The question and answer section was a complete regurgitation of information that was already discussed during the presentation. Also, 75% of the information in the presentation at the beginning of the webinar is already on the website (maybe with the exception of when ASC's will open and a few other rules regarding attorneys and interviews)! What a complete waste of my time.
 
aussie expat said:
I'm sure this question has already been asked. But I'm starting to get nervous about the date.
I sent the lockbox in March, have the NOA. But like everyone else, I haven't received a biometrics letter or interview letter yet.
I lost my job in April so I'm AOS. What happens if the letters don't come in time? Does the AOS status end on September 30. Is that the date I would have to leave the country or is there a grace period? Gosh I hope this works out for us all. Fingers crossed.
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Fingers crossed
 
suemen said:
Some important points from the video:

1. AOS might resume starting July. This is because the guy mentioned that they will be conducting naturalization ceremonies until July. After that they will resume AOS and citizenship interviews.

2. ASC will begin a phased reopening beginning July 13. Appointment notices will start to be sent out June 29 - July 4, but we may not be notified until a few weeks after reopening. Certain forms are being prioritized for biometrics scheduling (I forgot the form numbers) but it was not mentioned whether specific cases within those forms (e.g. our DV I-485) will be prioritized.

3. They will generally use a first cancelled, first rescheduled approach to rescheduling interviews.

4. No walk-ins allowed. Only appear to appointments as stated in the letter.
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re 1, we already had a dv aos interview the other day reported here and I’ve seen a number of people on another forum for n400 getting interview letters for this month. So it’s not everything everywhere being held up in favor of naturalization ceremonies.
 
dsap said:
I got email reply from USCIS today, "Your application is still pending interview scheduling. We regret that we are not able to give you a time frame for when we will schedule your interview. Once the interview is rescheduled, an interview notice will be mailed to the address of record".
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Had you contacted USCIS before or they just sent you an unsolicited email?
 
I am an F1 international student, sent my AOS package, it was received, everything smooth so far. In the meantime, I got an internship offer, that I can do as part of my CPT program, which means I will apply for a social security through my school. Before proceeding, I wanted to make sure it won't interfere with anything related to the AOS process.

Many thanks!
 
kapoorseffar said:
I am an F1 international student, sent my AOS package, it was received, everything smooth so far. In the meantime, I got an internship offer, that I can do as part of my CPT program, which means I will apply for a social security through my school. Before proceeding, I wanted to make sure it won't interfere with anything related to the AOS process.

Many thanks!
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No, CPT isn't adjudicated by USCIS so you should be fine.
 
@Sm1smom
I have a question. That for when biometrics appointments are scheduled have to do with workload of Application Support Centers (ASCs) in each area or it is just related to when an application has been received at Chicago Lockbox or NBC?
 
2020AS00011xxx said:
@Sm1smom
I have a question. That for when biometrics appointments are scheduled have to do with workload of Application Support Centers (ASCs) in each area or it is just related to when an application has been received at Chicago Lockbox or NBC?
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Bio scheduling has got to be a combination of both when the package gets to the NBC and the workload of the ASC with jurisdiction over the application, right? There’s really nothing to analyze over this.
 
Sm1smom said:
Bio scheduling has got to be a combination of both when the package gets to the NBC and the workload of the ASC with jurisdiction over the application, right? There’s really nothing to analyze over this.
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Hi mom,
We've seen from some members on this board that their cases have been forwarded to FO from NBC and they still haven't received their biometrics. Is that the usual and/or expected behavior?
 
skip1 said:
Hi mom,
We've seen from some members on this board that their cases have been forwarded to FO from NBC and they still haven't received their biometrics. Is that the usual and/or expected behavior?
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I already explained this, it is not unusual for the FO to send out IL while bio is yet to be scheduled by the NBC. The FO can equally go ahead and schedule the interview while the background check clearance is pending. It’s not like the NBC is holding on to case files until the bio gets scheduled before forwarding to the FO. Everything is done electronically, the NBC already has the information they need. It’s possible bios have already been scheduled in the system, and they’re simply just not sending out the notifications at the moment, pending office re-opening.
 
Ale85 said:
Hi,

Maybe this is a stupid question but how can i know that my case was sent to the FO?
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You can call and ask. A tier 1 officer wouldn't know, a tier 2 officer would be able to know but might decide not to tell you.
Call and ask to talk to a tier 2 officer and be really nice.

Just my two cents, after what we've heard today that piece of information is just not that relevant anymore.
 
@Giovanna @Sm1smom
I did online request for “outside of normal processing time” thing and got a response two days ago.
They pretty much said “ your case is pending. You will receive some kind of news regarding your case in next 90 days. If you don’t hear anything in 90 days then contact us again.”

Yeah... that’s really great... in 90 days I won’t even qualify for DV no more. What an awfully stressful last 8 month has been... the amount of grey hairs I got meanwhile would be equivalent for 8 years lol.
 
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