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Dear All,
Thanks for sharing your experience and they are really helpful.
I am still waiting for my interview letter and I called USCIS to see if I can ask for an Expedite Request. The lady was kind but she asked me to pick a "category". I told her COVID-19 and DV deadline is Sep 30 and she said I must pick one "category" for the expedite request.
I was panic and confused so I decided not to request the expedite at the time and go here to ask for your suggestions before I answer.
But the good news is my file was transferred to the FO last week. and my bio will be this week.
Do I have to do anything at this moment?
If I call again, which category should I answer??
Thank you!!
 
Dear All,
Thanks for sharing your experience and they are really helpful.
I am still waiting for my interview letter and I called USCIS to see if I can ask for an Expedite Request. The lady was kind but she asked me to pick a "category". I told her COVID-19 and DV deadline is Sep 30 and she said I must pick one "category" for the expedite request.
I was panic and confused so I decided not to request the expedite at the time and go here to ask for your suggestions before I answer.
But the good news is my file was transferred to the FO last week. and my bio will be this week.
Do I have to do anything at this moment?
If I call again, which category should I answer??
Thank you!!

Did you talk to Tier-2 agent for this update?
 
Dear All,
Thanks for sharing your experience and they are really helpful.
I am still waiting for my interview letter and I called USCIS to see if I can ask for an Expedite Request. The lady was kind but she asked me to pick a "category". I told her COVID-19 and DV deadline is Sep 30 and she said I must pick one "category" for the expedite request.
I was panic and confused so I decided not to request the expedite at the time and go here to ask for your suggestions before I answer.
But the good news is my file was transferred to the FO last week. and my bio will be this week.
Do I have to do anything at this moment?
If I call again, which category should I answer??
Thank you!!
I was in similar situations, and honestly don't think that our cases go under any of categories... I didn't want to create even more confusion with my case so I reached out to my congress representative last week and we submitted an inquiry. I think it is the best solution as of now. You decide ;) good luck!
 
Did you talk to Tier-2 agent for this update?
No, because she( Tier-1) already told me that my case transfer to the FO last week, I think it is the only info for now.
When I asked for expedite request, she seems like if I gave her the "category" then she will do it for me.
(I am not 100% sure, but she was kind and patient.)
 
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Hi @Sm1smom,
I have a question. I am still waiting for my interview to be scheduled. I have received my combo card two days ago. Considering receiving this card, does it mean that the clearance process is finished?
Thanks.

Nope. AP/EAD approval doesn’t have anything to do with the background check clearance. Those gets issued regardless of what stage the background check clearance is at.
 
Nope. AP/EAD approval doesn’t have anything to do with the background check clearance. Those gets issued regardless of what stage the background check clearance is at.
Thanks for your response. I was checking Pros_Cons AOS/CP table. It says "Possibility of expedited background check clearance towards the end of the FY - USCIS is aware DV based AOS is time-limited, most FOs use their discretion in expedition background checks towards the end of the FY". What does this mean? Since we are close to the end of FY, do you think USCIS or FO have the power to expedite background checks for DV applicants?
 
called the uscis today. Wanted to ask if my background has cleared, i was told it was completed and they did not know anything else beyond that. they put in a expedition order in. Not sure if that was the right thing to do as we had our interview July 30 and bio August 3 so I do not think the expedition will make a difference if the bio has not cleared yet and kind of wished a saved it for next week just before the furlough of uscic employees.
 
Thanks for your response. I was checking Pros_Cons AOS/CP table. It says "Possibility of expedited background check clearance towards the end of the FY - USCIS is aware DV based AOS is time-limited, most FOs use their discretion in expedition background checks towards the end of the FY". What does this mean? Since we are close to the end of FY, do you think USCIS or FO have the power to expedite background checks for DV applicants?

It means the FOs do everything they possibly can to complete DV based AOS applications by the end of the applicable FY. They will initiate expedited background clearance processing at their own discretion when/if possible.
 
called the uscis today. Wanted to ask if my background has cleared, i was told it was completed and they did not know anything else beyond that. they put in a expedition order in. Not sure if that was the right thing to do as we had our interview July 30 and bio August 3 so I do not think the expedition will make a difference if the bio has not cleared yet and kind of wished a saved it for next week just before the furlough of uscic employees.

Who told you this, frontline personnel or tier 2 personnel?
 
Who told you this, frontline personnel or tier 2 personnel?
Hi,
Every time I talk to USCIS rep (either tier 1 or tier 2) and I ask if my background check has been cleared , they always tell me that they are not authorized to disclose this information.
 
Dear All,
Thanks for sharing your experience and they are really helpful.
I am still waiting for my interview letter and I called USCIS to see if I can ask for an Expedite Request. The lady was kind but she asked me to pick a "category". I told her COVID-19 and DV deadline is Sep 30 and she said I must pick one "category" for the expedite request.
I was panic and confused so I decided not to request the expedite at the time and go here to ask for your suggestions before I answer.
But the good news is my file was transferred to the FO last week. and my bio will be this week.
Do I have to do anything at this moment?
If I call again, which category should I answer??
Thank you!!
@Sm1smom
May I have your suggestions?
Thank you
 
We just got our "welcome letter". Waiting on the card.

I have a "stamp" on my social security card. Should I go to Social Security Administration once I get my physical card to get a new replacement without a stamp?

Yes you should after you’ve received your plastic GC. You want to have a SSN card without the DHS authorization restrictions listed on it.
 
Yes you should after you’ve received your plastic GC. You want to have a SSN card without the DHS authorization restrictions listed on it.
I'm not sure if this is a right topic to ask this, but it's related to this story, so I'll ask anyway.
Once we are approved, while we wait for the physical green card, shouldn't our prospective employers be able to check our status through e-verify? I know this is usually a short period of time (between getting approved and having physical green card at hand), but I was just wondering would it be possible to find employment and be verified as permanent resident through e-verify anyways?
 
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