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asm_dv said:
Is there any timeframe on when a designated FO requests our case file from KCC? I called KCC today and they said my file has not been requested yet. Although I just finished doing my bio and no news on the interview date.

Maybe its me feeling like this but MA FO seems to be working very slow!
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How did you approach them? How did you ask about the FO request of your case from KCC? I also need to inquire about my case.
 
asm_dv said:
Is there any timeframe on when a designated FO requests our case file from KCC? I called KCC today and they said my file has not been requested yet. Although I just finished doing my bio and no news on the interview date.

Maybe its me feeling like this but MA FO seems to be working very slow!
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I'm a little behind on this topic, but can someone please explain what can be inferred if we know that the FO has requested our files or not?
It seems to me that if they have requested your files, you know that there has been some movement on your case in your FO prior to your interview.
However, I have seen people advising to call KCC even after the interview, which I don't understand.

Thanks
 
asm_dv said:
Is there any timeframe on when a designated FO requests our case file from KCC? I called KCC today and they said my file has not been requested yet. Although I just finished doing my bio and no news on the interview date.

Maybe its me feeling like this but MA FO seems to be working very slow!
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There’s no expected or designated time frame for requesting the KCC file. Some FOs proactively request the case before the AOS interview, some wait until after.
 
mmmb said:
I'm a little behind on this topic, but can someone please explain what can be inferred if we know that the FO has requested our files or not?
It seems to me that if they have requested your files, you know that there has been some movement on your case in your FO prior to your interview.
However, I have seen people advising to call KCC even after the interview, which I don't understand.

Thanks
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The FO needs the KCC case file before the AOS application gets approved. The longer it takes the FO to request the KCC case, even after completing the bio and interview (and the background check has cleared), the longer it takes for the approval to happen.
 
Sm1smom said:
The FO needs the KCC case file before the AOS application gets approved. The longer it takes the FO to request the KCC case, even after completing the bio and interview (and the background check has cleared), the longer it takes for the approval to happen.
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Thanks for the explanation. So this is completely different than requesting a visa slot.
Is there also a way to know if KCC has requested a visa slot after the interview?
 
mmmb said:
Thanks for the explanation. So this is completely different than requesting a visa slot.
Is there also a way to know if KCC has requested a visa slot after the interview?
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KCC does not request or reserve a visa slot for AOSers. The IO submits a visa request in IVAMSWEB - an electronic immigrant visa management system when he or she is ready to approve the case. Visa slots do not get reserved for AOS cases.
 
A little update on my case:

Aug 3, 2020 - fingerprints were taken and USCIS status shows "Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken".

Today I called KCC and after the lady checked my details like DV case number, name, address, DOB, she was able to tell me about my case.

So, she said that NJ FO requested my case file on Aug 4, 2020 and they (KCC) forwarded it to them the next day, i.e. Aug 5.

Looks like smth is happening on their side. I talked to tier 1 today and he said that no news re interview. Waiting.
 
Gata2203 said:
A little update on my case:

Aug 3, 2020 - fingerprints were taken and USCIS status shows "Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken".

Today I called KCC and after the lady checked my details like DV case number, name, address, DOB, she was able to tell me about my case.

So, she said that NJ FO requested my case file on Aug 4, 2020 and they (KCC) forwarded it to them the next day, i.e. Aug 5.

Looks like smth is happening on their side. I talked to tier 1 today and he said that no news re interview. Waiting.
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Hi,
kind of same timeline for me. I had my fingerprint captured on 08/04 in Cleveland OH (instead of Detroit). I called KCC this morning, they told me my FO requested my file just after my bio were taken (same day) and that they sent my file right away to FO (same day too). I have the feeling that an IO is tracking my case from my FO and is making sure everything is happening as fast as possible. Of course I might be wrong but I like thinking that!
 
wen0215 said:
Just wanna let you know, I got my bio notice today. It will be on 8/19
Hoping you get yours, too.
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Thanks for sharing your update!! I got mine too and will be on 8/20. Hopefully we can get IL soon.
Do you have any idea that will we possible get IL before Bio?
Or we have to do Bio first, after they have Bio info then they start to schedule interview??
Or either way??
 
Alexey said:
“On August 6, 2020, we cancelled or descheduled the interview scheduled for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxxxxx. We will notify you by mail if the appointment is rescheduled, a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.“
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I had the same status for all 3 of my derivatives!
Some 20 days after they got my application, my 3 derivatives statuses changed to “ready for scheduling” and then on the same day changed to “interview cancelled”. And for my kids it is still the same, even after bio.
Another thing that may be useful. After my bio my wife and I got “fingerprint taken” status, but my kids status did not change. And for their application to extend H4 (separate petition) it is the same - adults got status update after bio and kids did not.
 
Sm1smom said:
The FO needs the KCC case file before the AOS application gets approved. The longer it takes the FO to request the KCC case, even after completing the bio and interview (and the background check has cleared), the longer it takes for the approval to happen.
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So. If they said on the phone that my "case is with the Brooklyn FO", is that the same thing as them being sent the case file? Curious if it will mean a faster approval...fingers crossed.
 
VikiDV2020 said:
Thanks for sharing your update!! I got mine too and will be on 8/20. Hopefully we can get IL soon.
Do you have any idea that will we possible get IL before Bio?
Or we have to do Bio first, after they have Bio info then they start to schedule interview??
Or either way??
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I have no idea when we will get the IL. I think it deepens on the FO. My FO will be in South California.
 
Sm1smom said:
If who says your “case is with the Brooklyn FO"?
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When I called USCIS a few weeks ago they said my “case was with the Brooklyn FO”. I spoke to a Tier 2 last week and they said the same, that my case had been sent to the Bk FO and is assigned to an officer. The wording is so similar, but I’m not sure if it means the same as the case file being transferred from KCC or simply means my application is being processed.
 
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