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Sm1smom said:
For those stressing about their IL asking them to bring an I-864 and wouldn’t believe that IL is a generic one, here’s what 9FAM 302.8 (Manual for COs adjudicating CP cases) says:

(U) Applicants Without Sponsors: Not all immigrant visa categories require or permit the applicants to have a sponsor (e.g., the diversity visa). As in other IV cases, you should review the totality of these applicants' circumstances to assess the likelihood of their becoming a public charge. In the case of a DV applicant, the DV program requires a certain level of education or work experience (see 9 FAM 502.6-3), which are minimum standards and must be considered in the totality of the DV applicant’s circumstances to determine his or her likelihood of becoming a public charge at any time in the future. These applicants are not permitted to submit form I-864; thus, consular officers will rely on Form DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire, and consider the totality of circumstances to make a public charge determination.
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Thanks for the clarification Mom. I will only take I-134 then.
 
Hi Mom, is there any way to contact the FO. Because I missed their call yesterday after telling him about biometric. I tried to call today but there is no way I can get connected to representative. So I am not sure if he called to schedule the biometric on the same day after interview. Or it’s better to wait until I get the letter? Many thanks!
 
DV2020AP said:
Hi Mom, is there any way to contact the FO. Because I missed their call yesterday after telling him about biometric. I tried to call today but there is no way I can get connected to representative. So I am not sure if he called to schedule the biometric on the same day after interview. Or it’s better to wait until I get the letter? Many thanks!
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None that I know of. The IO will either call back, leave a message, or send an email if they feel there’s some pertinent information you should have prior to your appointment. So far now, wait for the IL to show up or for them to call back.
 
Hello everyone,

I'm very happy to update you that I'm finally received a call today about IL. It's really great and I wish all of you will receive it soon.
Representative was very polite and informative. She said we'll receive a paper-based IL in about 2-3 days where everything will be noted.
Our interview will be on July 30 and when I asked about bio she told me that it depends on officer who will conduct the interview.

Our FO in Newark, NJ and ASC in Hackensack, NJ. We were current in May and received our NOA in April.

Dear @Sm1smom , I'd like to request permission to update the timesheet (also sent from the timesheet menu). Thank you so much for this forum and for all the help you guys are sharing here. I will keep you updated.
 
Lara1 said:
Hello everyone,

I'm very happy to update you that I'm finally received a call today about IL. It's really great and I wish all of you will receive it soon.
Representative was very polite and informative. She said we'll receive a paper-based IL in about 2-3 days where everything will be noted.
Our interview will be on July 30 and when I asked about bio she told me that it depends on officer who will conduct the interview.

Our FO in Newark, NJ and ASC in Hackensack, NJ. We were current in May and received our NOA in April.

Dear @Sm1smom , I'd like to request permission to update the timesheet (also sent from the timesheet menu). Thank you so much for this forum and for all the help you guys are sharing here. I will keep you updated.
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Great news @Lara1
Hope I will get a call as well! :) I'm the same FO and ASC
If I understood well, you didn't have your biometrics done yet, correct?
 
skip1 said:
Great news @Lara1
Hope I will get a call as well! :) I'm the same FO and ASC
If I understood well, you didn't have your biometrics done yet, correct?
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Thank you @skip1 , you're right. We haven't done bio yet. Hopefully you'll also receive a call, at least we know they started this process.
 
I have received response from yeserday's inquiry:
Caller indicated they are:
-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:
-- Information not available

Case type:
-- I485

Filing date:
-- 06/12/2020

Receipt #:
xxxxxxx

Referral ID:
xxxxx
Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):
-- Information not available

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):
xxxxxx

Type of service requested:
-- Filing Question


The status of this service request is:

Your case is at the Newark Field Office for biometrics scheduling. However, USCIS temporarily suspended or is limiting in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS field offices will send notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments and naturalization ceremonies impacted by the extended temporary closure or limitations. Once normal operations resume, you will receive a notice in the mail.

We hope this information is helpful and appreciate your continued patience.
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I assume this is rather, a generic response. However, feels good that at least I know my case has reached Newark Field Office.
Also, the sentence that my case is at FO for biometrics scheduling sounds weird, but I guess I don't have to look too much into it.
 
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skip1 said:
I have received response from yeserday's inquiry:
Caller indicated they are:
-- Applicant or Petitioner

Attorney Name:
-- Information not available

Case type:
-- I485

Filing date:
-- 06/12/2020

Receipt #:
xxxxxxx

Referral ID:
xxxxx
Beneficiary (if you filed for someone else):
-- Information not available

Your USCIS Account Number (A-number):
xxxxxx

Type of service requested:
-- Filing Question


The status of this service request is:

Your case is at the Newark Field Office for biometrics scheduling. However, USCIS temporarily suspended or is limiting in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). USCIS field offices will send notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments and naturalization ceremonies impacted by the extended temporary closure or limitations. Once normal operations resume, you will receive a notice in the mail.

We hope this information is helpful and appreciate your continued patience.


I assume this is rather, a generic response. However, feels good that at least I know my case has reached Newark Field Office.
Also, the sentence that my case is at FO for biometrics scheduling sounds weird, but I guess I don't have to look too much into it.
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That does sound weird, but it's a weird situation overall. I just checked the ASC opening dates, and it looks like they've all been pushed back another week, with most of them opening on the 27th now, instead of the 20th, and most others opening on the 20th, I suppose these are instead of the 13th.

As my case was still with the NBC on the 15th, I called USCIS to confirm if it had made its way to the FO yet, and today, they confirmed it had. When I advised the representative of the situation regarding interview notices being sent out without biometrics appointment letters, and how some people have shown up to interviews, only to be turned away due to lack of biometrics, whereas some people have had FOs manually book in biometrics for them, with interviews, the representative asked me to call back Monday, 8am-11am ET, to speak to a tier 2 representative.
 
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AoShole said:
That does sound weird, but it's a weird situation overall. I just checked the ASC opening dates, and it looks like they've all been pushed back another week, with most of them opening on the 27th now, instead of the 20th, and most others opening on the 20th, I suppose these are instead of the 13th.

As my case was still with the NBC on the 15th, I called USCIS to confirm if it had made its way to the FO yet, and today, they confirmed it had. When I advised the representative of the situation regarding interview notices being sent out without biometrics appointment letters, and how some people have shown up to interviews, only to be turned away due to lack of biometrics, whereas some people have had FOs manually book in biometrics for them, with interviews, the representative asked me to call back Monday, 8am-11am ET, to speak to a tier 2 representative.
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My ASC is still opening on 20th as it was scheduled before... I don't think that they pushed reopenings, it is just shown the ASCs that are still closed. The ones that opened on 13th are not in the list anymore...
 
Sero1033 said:
My ASC is still opening on 20th as it was scheduled before... I don't think that they pushed reopenings, it is just shown the ASCs that are still closed. The ones that opened on 13th are not in the list anymore...
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Ok, interesting point, thank you for that. However, my local ASCs' opening dates appear to have both been extended by 7 days.
 
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My ASC opening date is still unchanged.
Also, ASC Elizabeth, NJ, which was supposed to be opened up on 7/13 is no longer on list so I assume as @Sero1033 says, it only updates information about those ASCs still closed.
 
I just checked archives of the ASC closure pages, and it appears I was wrong about the opening dates changing again, and I've edited my responses to reflect that, sorry about the confusion!
 
Dear MOM,
Just a quick question, got interview letter for July 30 and was planning to move out for job on August 3 in another state. But, principal applicant was going to stay in same address until the process is done. Do you think that will create the problem for derivative interview?
 
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