Alexey
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Mine says that “I was ready to be scheduled for interview since March 26th...”
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Mine says that “I was ready to be scheduled for interview since March 26th...”
Sm1smom
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I find it highly unusual for USCIS to make such a claim considering each FO interview scheduling is completely independent of one another. The FOs schedule interview appointments based on their workload. So there’s absolutely no way to apply a first in first out in that case.
Interview also cannot be scheduled based on the CN even within the same FO, it depends on when the FO receives the case file, and they may decide to wait until the background check clears before scheduling an interview. Person A with a lower CN may have a prolonged background check clearance while Person B with a higher CN may clear their background check within a matter of days. It clearly wouldn’t make sense to then hold back Person B because they have a higher CN or because their case file was received after person A.
So I highly doubt that information is from USCIS. But if you do recall the YouTube details later on, please share it.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The CN comes to play only with regards to the AOS package submission. Outside of that, it is non relevant for AOS.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
There is no international courier in our country but I could still receive my documents here in the U.S within 5 days.
UPS and FEDEX have been operating during the pandemic.
Both Des Moines, Iowa
Lara1
Active Member
Thank you very much for providing detailed response @Sm1smom . I even took some photos from my TV
while watching that YouTube press release. But, unfortunately, I couldn't find written evidence regarding FIFO processing (which, I agree, doesn't make sense). Is it possible that prior taking biometrics and before sending IL, NBC initiates background check? So, for example, those cases that completes this background check is receiving IL and then, as you said, there are 3 scenarios?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Thank you very much for providing detailed response @Sm1smom . I even took some photos from my TV
Is it possible that prior taking biometrics and before sending IL, NBC initiates background check? So, for example, those cases that completes this background check is receiving IL and then, as you said, there are 3 scenarios?
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Information captured during the bio is required to initiate the background check. NBC forwards the case file to the applicable FO regardless of it the bio appointment has been scheduled or not, or completed.
I am so happy for you! Enjoy your new status!
Lara1
Active Member
Got it. Btw, here is the full slides https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default...ces_Resume_In-Person_Services_Power_Point.pdf from that YouTube Press Release.
Yes, most likely I misunderstood the FIFO part.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
And that has been the general practice to start with. Even then the FIFO practice is still limited to an extent. Each FO schedules interview based on their workload in addition to when the case file was received from the NBC. Some FOs have higher workloads than others. So even if a FO with a higher workload receives the case file of an applicant about 2 months before another FO with relatively lower workload receives a case file, FO with the lower workload can easily complete that application long before the FO with the higher workload gets around to schedule an interview for the earlier received case file.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
NBC works on a first-come first-serve basis. If you look at the spreadsheet you can see that in normal situation people are scheduled for biometrics appointment within two weeks after receiving notice of action (NOA) letter. But workload of Application Support Center also plays an important role on when you are going to be scheduled for biometrics. It came to me as a surprise someone from this group who recently filed his application got appointment for July 13th.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Indeed. The slide doesn’t even mention anything about DV cases as a matter of fact.
Hi Everybody,
I've been reading this forum for the past 8 months or so and this is my first time participating in it. I've seen many comments asserting that DV cases don't receive any updates between the "Fingerprint Review Was completed" status and the interview letter. However, I did have a new status before my interview letter arrived which was "We scheduled your interview" (see screenshot attached). I guess each Field Office releases their updates in My USCIS differently or maybe this is a new thing USCIS is trying to implement for DV cases. By the way, I'm using both my.uscis and egov.uscis, but only My USCIS shows that interview status. I'm still waiting to hear back from USCIS about my interview rescheduling.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Like i said above. AOS submission can only happen in case number order (or at least bands of CNs which become current). So if you assume most people submit as soon as they can, then “first in” is pretty much the same as case number order. And where it isn’t it is because someone submitted late, not because uscis took any particular decision about when to process it.
And like I also said before, different FOs have different processes and speeds so you can’t compare one to another, and this is not for DV only, it’s for everything.
And you’ll notice I only ever said first in, never FIFO, because as mom has explained various factors may mean first in starts to get processed first but might not be first out.
Thanks for the post. I think my.uscis is more detailed on each step. I didn't thought about this before, and I will use it instead of egov.
2020AS00011xxx
Active Member
Good to know! Thank you for clarification! I don't know. I'm still in "Fingerprint Fee was Received" status.
Receiving no updates for DV lottery cases is what admin of this forum keeps saying! I have no experience.
thank you and I wish u all the luck and we are waiting for good news to come from u soon.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I’ve used myuscis for other things and definitely much more detailed than the usual case status update.
Dear @Sm1smom,
I have a question in regards to our I-693 Forms that I sent in my AOS package. The civil surgeon signed them on May 26, 2020 (so, 60 days from that date falls on July 26, 2020). The Lockbbox received my package on June 09, 2020.
I still do not have any response about my package from USCIS... Waiting... What if USCIS accepts the package after July 26, 2020? Will it deny our cases (I assembled as was advised as each member of the family is considered independently, so taking into account there are I-944 forms for 4 of us in the family and supporting documents, the whole package was quite large). Today is 30 days from when Chicago lockbox received my package. I call them literally everyday but nothing, tier 2 rep also couldn't help at this stage. I sent 3 emails to lockbox but nothing from them as well.
So, returning to medical forms, will they deny the case or will they accept and request renewed forms to be submitted in addition?
What could be your advice at this point of time? What else can I do or undertake?
Thank you.
I have a question in regards to our I-693 Forms that I sent in my AOS package. The civil surgeon signed them on May 26, 2020 (so, 60 days from that date falls on July 26, 2020). The Lockbbox received my package on June 09, 2020.
I still do not have any response about my package from USCIS... Waiting... What if USCIS accepts the package after July 26, 2020? Will it deny our cases (I assembled as was advised as each member of the family is considered independently, so taking into account there are I-944 forms for 4 of us in the family and supporting documents, the whole package was quite large). Today is 30 days from when Chicago lockbox received my package. I call them literally everyday but nothing, tier 2 rep also couldn't help at this stage. I sent 3 emails to lockbox but nothing from them as well.
So, returning to medical forms, will they deny the case or will they accept and request renewed forms to be submitted in addition?
What could be your advice at this point of time? What else can I do or undertake?
Thank you.