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skip1 said:
Sure, it definitely helps out knowing that you're not the only one. Based on the info that we have, it's 4/4 ppl at Newark FO that got stuck with their cases so it must be something internally.
I agree, hope we all get our approvals soon!
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It seems we have at least 9 people in the same boat at this moment regardless of FO, according to my little survey.
Even one has been waiting since March, and I read somebody, who got an interview in March, just got an online update.
Maybe, we should be patient and cross-fingers for each other.

below, (FO) and the date of the one's last action.
  • (WA) bio 8/3
  • (?) ?
  • (?) Int 3/2
  • (NJ) Int 7/31
  • (FL) Int 7/28
  • (FL) Int 7/28
  • (NJ) bio 8/3
  • (NJ) ?
  • (NJ) bio 8/4
 
citylista said:
I feel better knowing that we are not alone in this situation, hopefully the status will change for all of us soon! Thanks for your reply
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Yes, @skip1 perfectly described our situation. Same in my case, first the interview at Newark FO on July 30 then the biometrics on August 3rd at the local ASC. The result of my recent service request is a generic email simply saying "We've received your biometrics from ASC and we're still reviewing your case."
I will try to call the USCIS again next week hoping to have some clues.
 
Hirouri said:
Hello,
I'm so excited because I can see through USPS informed delivery that I'll receive a mail from USCIS today (hope this is our IL and not a RFE...).
There is the hand written abbreviation on the envelope "ADN" - do you know what it could mean?
Thank you.View attachment 1950
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It’s written on the return address part, so I’m thinking possibly a particular person the envelope would go to if it’s returned, or some other specific abbreviation for this type of case, so that they can follow up quickly if it’s not delivered.
 
Dear Mom,
My i485 file was delivered to Chicago lockbox on March 23, 2020.
According to USCIS website DV cases are reviewed for up to 6 month.
On September 23 it will be exactly 6 month. I wonder am I eligible to submit e-request on 1 of September or I must wait until September 23?
 
WaitingAoS said:
Dear Mom,
My i485 file was delivered to Chicago lockbox on March 23, 2020.
According to USCIS website DV cases are reviewed for up to 6 month.
On September 23 it will be exactly 6 month. I wonder am I eligible to submit e-request on 1 of September or I must wait until September 23?
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Why don't you use congressional inquiry. You can do it now and not wait for Sept 23rd
 
WaitingAoS said:
Dear Mom,
My i485 file was delivered to Chicago lockbox on March 23, 2020.
According to USCIS website DV cases are reviewed for up to 6 month.
On September 23 it will be exactly 6 month. I wonder am I eligible to submit e-request on 1 of September or I must wait until September 23?
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1. Which USCIS website gives an estimated 6 months processing time for DV based AOS cases?

2. Which FO has jurisdiction over your case? Are there other cases with the same FO on the 2020 timeline spreadsheet?

3. When was the last time you spoke with a tier 2 personnel on the phone? Call to find out if they’re able to send a message to your FO

4. Have you tried initiating a congressional case follow up assistance?

5. You can try initiate an e-request on your own at anytime if the system allows you to submit it.
 
My case status changed yesterday to 'card is being produced'.
I received a letter of approval at the interview, is this considered my welcome letter? So I won't receive anything other than the actual card in mail? Am I only waiting for a status change of 'case is approved' and then 'card has been mailed'?
Thanks in advance
 
mendokusai said:
It seems we have at least 9 people in the same boat at this moment regardless of FO, according to my little survey.
Even one has been waiting since March, and I read somebody, who got an interview in March, just got an online update.
Maybe, we should be patient and cross-fingers for each other.

below, (FO) and the date of the one's last action.
  • (WA) bio 8/3
  • (?) ?
  • (?) Int 3/2
  • (NJ) Int 7/31
  • (FL) Int 7/28
  • (FL) Int 7/28
  • (NJ) bio 8/3
  • (NJ) ?
  • (NJ) bio 8/4
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  • (SF) Int 7/27, bio 8/4
 
citylista said:
Hello @Gata2203 ! We had our bio at Elizabeth office too, but on the 4th of August. The status hasn't changed ever since, it is still showing at "fingerprints taken". Have yours been changed?
thank you!
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hello!
it still shows "fingerprints were taken..." and my interview is on Sep 1, 2020 at Mount Laurel, NJ.
 
MNA2020 said:
FYI to those who are reaching out to congressional representatives - I talked to our congressman's office and filed the online form late last week. The office staff called back today to let me know that, while they can send an inquiry, it is likely they will get a generic response given that, technically speaking, the DV cases are still within the normal processing time of this FY. The staffer kindly explained the procedural details and said that, because of that, they will not be able to request an expeditious review. She also said that she understands the frustration but wanted to reconfirm that, after using this inquiry, they may not be able to reach out to USCIS again unless there are material changes in circumstances.

I responded that, given the time left, I still would want them to reach out to USCIS. Hopefully it will trigger movement in the FO, which seems to be overly diligently following rules and waiting for the biometrics clearance before thinking of scheduling the interview.
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Dear MNA2020,

I completed biometrics last week, and your sharing for your experience is very valuable. I will probably also do a congressional inquiry next week
 
Sm1smom said:
1. Which USCIS website gives an estimated 6 months processing time for

2. Which FO has jurisdiction over your case? Are there other cases with the same FO on the 2020 timeline spreadsheet?

3. When was the last time you spoke with a tier 2 personnel on the phone? Call to find out if they’re able to send a message to your FO

4. Have you tried initiating a congressional case follow up assistance?

5. You can try initiate an e-request on your own at anytime if the system allows you to submit it.
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1. USCIS website. AOS dv based. 6 month. You may search for it.
2. Washington, DC.
3. Last week on Friday. Waiting another callback today too. There is one. He is waiting for IL too.
4. Waiting for follow up from congressman. Sent waiver on August 10. I also submitted proof for expedited review. No results yet.
5. Okay I will. Thanks.
 
WaitingAoS said:
1. USCIS website. AOS dv based. 6 month. You may search for it.
2. Washington, DC.
3. Last week on Friday. Waiting another callback today too. There is one. He is waiting for IL too.
4. Waiting for follow up from congressman. Sent waiver on August 10. I also submitted proof for expedited review. No results yet.
5. Okay I will. Thanks.
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1. You can provide the link, this is not something I’ve come across and I don’t have the time to search for it.

2. Since there’s a similar case with your FO, it’s possible they’re trying to group all of their DV based AOS together and waiting to schedule them. In the interim call KCC to find out if your FO already requested for your KCC file.
 
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