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ysim said:
Congrats folks. Could you please update here when you receive your GCs. I am curious how much delay we will have.
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Hey ysim,

In my case, our cards were ordered on July 13th and we only have received the approval notices so far. Still waiting for the welcome letter and the cards. @Giovanna waited 19 days (12 business days) from the moment her status changed from card being produced to receiving her card by mail. @yesca waited 22 days (15 business days).

According to CNN, the backlog goes up to 115,000 green cards and EADs "...with the oldest pending card order in the queue from July 6." CNN also reported that Lee's Summit is printing at reduced capacity about 10,000 cards a day (GC and EADs). These numbers are consistent with the waiting time Giovanna and Yesca had. We'll have to see what the delay would be if the furlough does happen.
 
Kentavar2397 said:
Another update on my second day calling USCIS. So first I spoke to Tier 1 and she told me that she cannot make a service request because I do not follow under any of the e-request categories and she was very certain about it. So then I asked if she can transfer me to a Tier 2 officer and I waited for a call back around 40min and the sweetest and kindest TIER 2 lady called me. She was very aware of the DV process and responded to me immediately that she will create a service request explaining that DV Lottery cases must be adjudicated by the end of the FY. At the same time, she mentioned that my case was at the Los Angeles FO (which I already knew), and said that my FO is aware of those deadlines and that DV cases move very quickly and that I should be expecting an interview notice soon (hopefully she is right)!
Obviously getting the right person on the phone is a gambling game with USCIS, but as others have mentioned, it takes a couple of calls and preferably to speak with a Tier 2 rep in order to seek answers and help.
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I agree, this morning I talked with a tier 1 information officer and she was very restrictive about transferring the call to a tier 2 officer. She said she has been instructed not to transfer call unless its urgent. I mentioned DV deadline and all then she said ASC only opened 13th July and my ASC is schedule to open on 27th so I need to wait a week before I can request for a second tier officer. Yesterday when I called another lady said, just call early morning and we can transfer to second tier officer because in morning its easier.

I guess I will wait a few more days. If no letter or information from second tier then I will submit my congressional request through local representative.
 
Congratulations to all those who have been approved to date. Now, buckle your seatbelts, it’s not quite over :eek: relax the rest is not as scary as it sounds. :cool:

USCIS is currently backlogged in terms of card production. The CIS Ombudsman’s Office provided an update regarding card production delays at USCIS, this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, if USCIS proceeds with the furlough of employees on August 3, 2020, as currently planned, card production backlogs will likely increase. The Ombudsman’s office is on top of this. They can provide case follow up assistance with regards to card production if yours has been pending for a while. Also, you may be able to schedule an INFOPASS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport as proof of LPR status if you can demonstrate an urgent need for his.

Ombudsman’s Alert: Card Production Delay at USCIS

TIP For anyone who is told they’re approved by the IO at the end of their interview: Request for the IO to issue an I-551 stamp on your passport. Remember your background check would have had to clear prior to your interview, the IO would have already requested and received your KCC file in order for this to happen.
 
asm_dv said:
I agree, this morning I talked with a tier 1 information officer and she was very restrictive about transferring the call to a tier 2 officer. She said she has been instructed not to transfer call unless its urgent. I mentioned DV deadline and all then she said ASC only opened 13th July and my ASC is schedule to open on 27th so I need to wait a week before I can request for a second tier officer. Yesterday when I called another lady said, just call early morning and we can transfer to second tier officer because in morning its easier.

I guess I will wait a few more days. If no letter or information from second tier then I will submit my congressional request through local representative.
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You can still try calling again today, you may be fortunate to get a more compassionate rep this time around.
 
Hi Mom!
i just called USCIS and asked about case location. although previous biometrics used for the case by last week, but my case still at NBC more than 80 days. should i do anything to forward my case to FO ?
 
I finally managed to convince a tier 1 to connect me to a tier 2. the automated system told me my expected wait time is 878 minutes o_O. Let's see what happens.
 
Hi I called uscis customer care yesterday and I spoke with tier 2, she was so nice and understood DV lottery concern
She put service request for me
Within 24 hrs I got email back , I’ll share with you (
The status of this service request is:

Our records indicate that we are awaiting your appearance for biometric processing. Your case is currently in suspense or on hold until we receive your biometrics. Your application information has been entered into the system which schedules applicants for biometrics at their local ASC. Once you have been scheduled, you will receive an ASC Appointment Notice containing the date, time and location of your appointment. You must take the ASC Appointment Notice and photo ID to your appointment.)
 
Sm1smom said:
Congratulations to all those who have been approved to date. Now, buckle your seatbelts, it’s not quite over :eek: relax the rest is not as scary as it sounds. :cool:

USCIS is currently backlogged in terms of card production. The CIS Ombudsman’s Office provided an update regarding card production delays at USCIS, this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, if USCIS proceeds with the furlough of employees on August 3, 2020, as currently planned, card production backlogs will likely increase. The Ombudsman’s office is on top of this. They can provide case follow up assistance with regards to card production if yours has been pending for a while. Also, you may be able to schedule an INFOPASS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport as proof of LPR status if you can demonstrate an urgent need for his.

Ombudsman’s Alert: Card Production Delay at USCIS

TIP For anyone who is told they’re approved by the IO at the end of their interview: Request for the IO to issue an I-551 stamp on your passport. Remember your background check would have had to clear prior to your interview, the IO would have already requested and received your KCC file in order for this to happen.
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Question: I need to run home as soon as i can for personal reasons. Working under the very strong assumption that my case is worked and approved within a few weeks from now, what are your thoughts about flying home as soon as i see my status changing to "card is being produced" and have a friend collect the GC from my US mailbox and send it to my abroad address via UPS when it shows up?
 
Sm1smom said:
Congratulations to all those who have been approved to date. Now, buckle your seatbelts, it’s not quite over :eek: relax the rest is not as scary as it sounds. :cool:

USCIS is currently backlogged in terms of card production. The CIS Ombudsman’s Office provided an update regarding card production delays at USCIS, this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, if USCIS proceeds with the furlough of employees on August 3, 2020, as currently planned, card production backlogs will likely increase. The Ombudsman’s office is on top of this. They can provide case follow up assistance with regards to card production if yours has been pending for a while. Also, you may be able to schedule an INFOPASS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport as proof of LPR status if you can demonstrate an urgent need for his.

Ombudsman’s Alert: Card Production Delay at USCIS

TIP For anyone who is told they’re approved by the IO at the end of their interview: Request for the IO to issue an I-551 stamp on your passport. Remember your background check would have had to clear prior to your interview, the IO would have already requested and received your KCC file in order for this to happen.
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Even if our cards are not received by the Spe 30, we should be still ok right (in case the status is changed to the card has been produced)? Can I say our cases are approved already and there is no worry about the deadline of Sep 30? Or we should be still worry?
 
Sm1smom said:
Congratulations to all those who have been approved to date. Now, buckle your seatbelts, it’s not quite over :eek: relax the rest is not as scary as it sounds. :cool:

USCIS is currently backlogged in terms of card production. The CIS Ombudsman’s Office provided an update regarding card production delays at USCIS, this is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, if USCIS proceeds with the furlough of employees on August 3, 2020, as currently planned, card production backlogs will likely increase. The Ombudsman’s office is on top of this. They can provide case follow up assistance with regards to card production if yours has been pending for a while. Also, you may be able to schedule an INFOPASS to get an I-551 stamp on your passport as proof of LPR status if you can demonstrate an urgent need for his.

Ombudsman’s Alert: Card Production Delay at USCIS

TIP For anyone who is told they’re approved by the IO at the end of their interview: Request for the IO to issue an I-551 stamp on your passport. Remember your background check would have had to clear prior to your interview, the IO would have already requested and received your KCC file in order for this to happen.
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Do I understand correctly that we should ask for the I-551 stamp right after the interview (subject we are told we are approved)?
 
d.zel said:
Hi Mom!
i just called USCIS and asked about case location. although previous biometrics used for the case by last week, but my case still at NBC more than 80 days. should i do anything to forward my case to FO ?
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I don’t think there’s any other thing you can do at this point. You successfully raised a service request through a USCIS rep earlier on this week, right? So exercise some patience and allow the process to work.
 
Just a quick update from my side:
I have received physical interview letter in my mail.
While this may not be relevant to other FOs, I will share the timeline:
Got a call informing me that I have interview on 07/17/2020. My Notice day on IL also states 07/17/2020. The actual letter has been stamped on 07/20/2020 and the letter reached my address on 07/23/2020.
Still no word from ASC for bio though. Hope it's not going to be an issue next Friday :)
 
Marco Rossi said:
Question: I need to run home as soon as i can for personal reasons. Working under the very strong assumption that my case is worked and approved within a few weeks from now, what are your thoughts about flying home as soon as i see my status changing to "card is being produced" and have a friend collect the GC from my US mailbox and send it to my abroad address via UPS when it shows up?
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That wouldn’t be advisable. As a matter of fact even if you receive the welcome letter indicating you case as been approved, I wouldn’t recommend traveling out immediately based on that as neither card production or welcome letter is an accept proof of LPR status. You should either wait until you get the actual GC or the I-551 stamp before attempting an international trip (you’ve waited this long anyways). There was a case that was briefly rescinded (a couple of years ago) after the welcome letter had been sent. If that person had immediately travelled after receiving the initial welcome letter, their case would have been considered abandoned as the initial approval was rescinded.
 
Magmag said:
Even if our cards are not received by the Spe 30, we should be still ok right (in case the status is changed to the card has been produced)? Can I say our cases are approved already and there is no worry about the deadline of Sep 30? Or we should be still worry?
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As long as an approval happens on or before Sept. 30th, there’s no need for concern regarding the FY ending anymore. The GC can be sent several months after that, not a problem.
 
Quick update on my side.
My FO responded to the senator's office through which i put in an inquire.

Applicant should receive an appointment for biometrics/fingerprints next week. We understand that his pending application for adjustment of status under the Diversity Visa (MSCxxxxxxx / Axxxxxx) is time-sensitive so he will eventually be scheduled for interview by the end of August in order to process his application before September 30th.

Hopefully this doesn't change due to the furloughs
 
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Sm1smom said:
They can provide case follow up assistance with regards to card production if yours has been pending for a while.
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Hi Mom. Could you clarify what amount of time you have in mind when you say "pending for a while"?

Also, about the Ombudsman resource. I went through the Ombudsman request submission and it asks for you to first escalate the case with USCIS, which you cannot do until you have waited at least 90 days from the time you have received your latest communication from them. I just want to have a clear idea on how to escalate the case if I need to considering all the issues affecting USCIS nowadays.

Thanks!
 
Marco Rossi said:
Quick update on my side.
My FO responded to the senator's office through which i put in an inquire.

Applicant should receive an appointment for biometrics/fingerprints next week. We understand that his pending application for adjustment of status under the Diversity Visa (MSCxxxxxxx / Axxxxxx) is time-sensitive so he will eventually be scheduled for interview by the end of August in order to process his application before September 30th.

Hopefully this doesn't change due to the furloughs
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Your post was edited, it contained your full Alien and Receipt number. You should be careful with posting personally identifying information in a public forum.
 
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