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sboustouler said:
We're both on L1 visas. A concern we have is that my husband's L1 visa expires end of July and his company has submitted an application to have this extended. Confirmation of this isn't expected till much later in 2020. In order to continue working in the US he will therefore be relying on the 240 day processing period applicable to his L1 extensions filing. For the Diversity Visa AOS we were asked to confirm we have valid visas and to bring these to the interview. !
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When your L1 status extension petition is filed with USCIS, they send a NOA in a week or two. If you have already filed, you should get it soon. That notice is probably a good confirmation of your legal presence in the US. Take the original to the IV. I am in a similar situation, but H1. I am planning to take notices for my family as a proof of being here legally (my petition has been approved, their is pending). I would say that if you, for any reason, will get neither NOA nor approval by the time of your interview - it could be a problem.
 
aprilg said:
When your L1 status extension petition is filed with USCIS, they send a NOA in a week or two. If you have already filed, you should get it soon. That notice is probably a good confirmation of your legal presence in the US. Take the original to the IV. I am in a similar situation, but H1. I am planning to take notices for my family as a proof of being here legally (my petition has been approved, their is pending). I would say that if you, for any reason, will get neither NOA nor approval by the time of your interview - it could be a problem.
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Hm, the potential issue is that there a difference between being in authorized stay and being in status. @Sm1smom , your thinking on this?
 
Just a general inquiry, I could not find an official app from USCIS. However, there is an app called "Case Tracker" not from USCIS.

Q1:Is this the one being mentioned when people say they are tracking case status on mobile?

Q2:Is the app safe?
 
Sm1smom said:
Thanks for the update. Your FO may or may not reschedule the bio when you show up for the appointment. They may decide to reschedule your interview itself until after you’ve completed your bio. Your bio notice may also show up before your interview as a matter of fact. You need to approach the interview with an open mind and not make an assumption.
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Thank you Mom, I'll keep that in mind. For those who had the interview and were/are F1 students:

1. Did the FO asked a lot of questions about your studies? I'm an F1 student too and I'm aware that they will most likely ask me about the "dual immigration intent".
2. This is related about my first question. Did they asked about your life in your home country? I'm worried because I'm from Venezuela and the situation in my country has been getting from bad to worse. I'm probably overthinking this for nothing but I just wanted to ask if there's a possibility this will be addressed in my interview.

Thank you
 
2020AS00011xxx said:
The good thing about the app is that it gives you notifications when case is updated and you can search up to 500 case numbers up or down your case number.
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Why do you need to search 500 case numbers?
myuscis (official site) sends you notifications when a case is updated too.
i dunno, I just don't like the idea of random apps getting my case numbers (there’s a reason all immigration forums blank out full case numbers), but ymmv.
 
val94 said:
Thank you Mom, I'll keep that in mind. For those who had the interview and were/are F1 students:

1. Did the FO asked a lot of questions about your studies? I'm an F1 student too and I'm aware that they will most likely ask me about the "dual immigration intent".
2. This is related about my first question. Did they asked about your life in your home country? I'm worried because I'm from Venezuela and the situation in my country has been getting from bad to worse. I'm probably overthinking this for nothing but I just wanted to ask if there's a possibility this will be addressed in my interview.

Thank you
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Why do you keep assuming things about the interview? Anyway, if you read my posts on the previous pages, I had my interview without biometrics as well. I wasn't asked almost anything about my studies, the officer just asked to see my student ID and confirmed my position as teaching assistant. He asked no questions regarding life in my home country.
 
asm_dv said:
Just a general inquiry, I could not find an official app from USCIS. However, there is an app called "Case Tracker" not from USCIS.

Q1:Is this the one being mentioned when people say they are tracking case status on mobile?

Q2:Is the app safe?
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Like you rightly noted, this is not an official or a USCIS sanctioned app. As such you have valid reasons to be concerned. I don’t get why people are so eager to let some third party harvest their personal information in the name of convenience. If you create a myuscis account, you will get the same notification updates this app sends.
 
val94 said:
Thank you Mom, I'll keep that in mind. For those who had the interview and were/are F1 students:

1. Did the FO asked a lot of questions about your studies? I'm an F1 student too and I'm aware that they will most likely ask me about the "dual immigration intent".
2. This is related about my first question. Did they asked about your life in your home country? I'm worried because I'm from Venezuela and the situation in my country has been getting from bad to worse. I'm probably overthinking this for nothing but I just wanted to ask if there's a possibility this will be addressed in my interview.

Thank you
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The IO can ask ANY question he/she deems pertinent in order to adjudicate your case. You should be prepared to truthfully answer whatever questions they ask you. Specific answers as related to you and your case. You can’t go in with some canned or prepared answers to potential questions.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Why do you need to search 500 case numbers?
myuscis (official site) sends you notifications when a case is updated too.
i dunno, I just don't like the idea of random apps getting my case numbers (there’s a reason all immigration forums blank out full case numbers), but ymmv.
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Indeed! What is good or relevant about being able to see about 500 other cases close to your assigned receipt number? It’s not like those cases are similar or from the same FO, this is basically useless information IMO. Meanwhile, those registering are giving some faceless entity harvesting rights to their personal info which they’ve willingly provided in the name of “convenience”
 
Hi Mom and all,
My CN became current in June, I submitted my package to Chicago Lockbox on May 24, I received my NOA on June 10 and have been waiting for biometrics and interview letters since then. My ASC and FO are in Boston, MA. I have the following questions:
1. Is there anyone (with Boston offices affiliation) who has recently received the above letters or otherwise a call for interview and/or biometrics ? I am asking this because it appears that certain offices have higher “activity” in terms of interviews than others, wondering what happens in Boston….
2. I recently got a Massachusetts Liquor ID and had my biometrics taken. Can these be used for the green card as well ? If yes, what should I do?
3. Should I start worrying about the timing yet ? Call USCIS (and, in such case, ask what specifically ?), e-Request, congressional inquiry or just patiently wait ? I guess I am not the only one wondering what should I do…..

Thank all in advance,
ElenP
 
ElenP said:
Hi Mom and all,
My CN became current in June, I submitted my package to Chicago Lockbox on May 24, I received my NOA on June 10 and have been waiting for biometrics and interview letters since then. My ASC and FO are in Boston, MA. I have the following questions:
1. Is there anyone (with Boston offices affiliation) who has recently received the above letters or otherwise a call for interview and/or biometrics ? I am asking this because it appears that certain offices have higher “activity” in terms of interviews than others, wondering what happens in Boston….
2. I recently got a Massachusetts Liquor ID and had my biometrics taken. Can these be used for the green card as well ? If yes, what should I do?
3. Should I start worrying about the timing yet ? Call USCIS (and, in such case, ask what specifically ?), e-Request, congressional inquiry or just patiently wait ? I guess I am not the only one wondering what should I do…..

Thank all in advance,
ElenP
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1. Read this
2. Of course not. What you applied for is basically an ID, it does not involve an extensive background check and is not even a USCIS ordered check.
3. See 1^^
 
AoShole said:
I am also on a J-1 visa, and dealing with the 2-year rule can take a lot of time, but luckily you're DV-2021. If you're pursuing this, then it's best to begin ASAP, by requesting an advisory opinion from the State Department, which is free (can take up to 2 months to receive response), and if you are found subject to the 2-year rule, you can apply for a waiver (State Department can take up to 4 months to approve this, plus your home country's processing time, to provide a 'no objection' letter, if that's the route you take). If you're found not subject, then you can include the letter in your I-485 package.

The forum won't let me post links, but you can begin the advisory opinion online, at a special J-1 waiver recommendation portion of the State Department's website, with their online form, and post it to them, when complete.
General J-1 waiver information can be found by googling 'J-1 waiver recommendation', and going to the State Department's link.
If you already know you are subject to the 2-year rule (check visa page of your passport, and DS-2019), then you can begin the J-1 waiver process here: j1visawaiverrecommendation[dot]state[dot]gov.
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SO, do the two years of J1 rule prohibits me from getting the green card?
Thank you for your answer.
 
ElenaStNew said:
Today I got appointment notice for a interview (for July, 28).
But it is only for me and my husband. My daughter didn't get it (she is 5 years old). Does she need to come for an interview? It seemed to me that kids should be too.
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Hi @ElenaStNew . Are you processing your case at the Houston field office? IMy field office is also in Houston. I am just trying to get an idea if my IL will come soon. Also have you reached out to them to see what they are going to do about your biometrics? Also did your case status change online?
 
MED123 said:
SO, do the two years of J1 rule prohibits me from getting the green card?
Thank you for your answer.
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Yes it does. If you’re subject to a 2 year HRR and you ether haven’t fulfilled this requirement or have an approved waiver over riding this requirement, you will not be getting a GC approval.
 
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