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val94 said:
Which courier service did you use to send your package? did you get an email/ text notification when they received their package? and when was your payment cashed (your notice of action letter should have it)
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I used USPS. I didn't get any notification.
I sent money order I made at Citibank, but I couldn't find out until USCIS sent me a receipt when they cashed my money order.
After I got my recipe number, could see my status on online it says fingerprints fee was received on August 7.
 
Hello everyone,
I want a help to try to escalate my case . I have received an RFE by July 10th replied by July 30th. Got my biometric done at August 17th . The system only shows that i only got my biometric taken . I have contact my congress representative which they got a reply that I have done my biometric and my papers will be send to and officer if he need and RFE will send you one . I have spoken with teir 2 officer which she wasn't helpful and told me to speak with KCC and that this is not their case because it's DV lottery. Time is running out and what's worrying me it's like no one in the system knows I have received an RFE and responded to it.
So my question is how i can make sure that the officer who sent me the RFE is working on my case cuz by now I feel like my case is just sitting in an office and no one knows about it.
 
Huzzah900 said:
Hello everyone,
I want a help to try to escalate my case . I have received an RFE by July 10th replied by July 30th. Got my biometric done at August 17th . The system only shows that i only got my biometric taken . I have contact my congress representative which they got a reply that I have done my biometric and my papers will be send to and officer if he need and RFE will send you one . I have spoken with teir 2 officer which she wasn't helpful and told me to speak with KCC and that this is not their case because it's DV lottery. Time is running out and what's worrying me it's like no one in the system knows I have received an RFE and responded to it.
So my question is how i can make sure that the officer who sent me the RFE is working on my case cuz by now I feel like my case is just sitting in an office and no one knows about it.
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Other people had to call USCIS several times until they got a Tier 2 that was actually helpful. You should keep calling and insist about the September 30th deadline.
 
val94 said:
Other people had to call USCIS several times until they got a Tier 2 that was actually helpful. You should keep calling and insist about the September 30th deadline.
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Thanks that what I'll do . And I was shocked that she told to contact KCC we don't process these case. The KCC already told that my case was requested by USCIS.
 
Today, I had my interview, it was smooth and quick. First, I went through the security and seated in the lobby until they checked me in. Then after 10mins, the IO called my name and took me to his office. Then He took the oath and told me that he is going to go through the I-485 (I saw the same AOS package I sent with all the original translations + the file from KCC, I guess). He asked, full name date of birth, address, then he went over a few yes or no questions. In the end, he asked me if I have anything to add. I added my medical again because I found a missing checkmark on the vaccination record after I submit the AOS. (I talked to CS and he issued a new one in a sealed envelope). Then he asked me to sign I-485. I asked him about I-944 but he said it doesn't apply to me, so we didn't go through it. Then he just requested a visa slot in front of me (I think that's what he did). Then he told me he already approved my case and card will arrive in two to three weeks. My FO is New Orleans and there were only 2-3 cases reported before in previous timelines, but they are very well aware of the DV.
Thank you @Sm1smom for putting everything together in the spreadsheet and give advice countless times without expecting any benefits, such an inspirational person. Also thanks to every member in this tread for sharing their experience and updating timeline.
As, mom always saying patients is the key to success, unless you are very close to the deadline. I didn't call or did any request about my case, everything was flawless.
 
@Huzzah900 I want to ask you the following info for the Timeline.

For your case number don't write it all! just write the last 2 or 3 digits as X because that's sensitive information. When did your case number became current? Which city did you do the biometrics (ASC)? When the Chicago Lockbox received your AOS package? Which courier service did you use? Did you receive an email/text notification for package received? When was the payment cashed? When did you received the Notice of Action letter? When did you get BIO letter?
 
rabey said:
Today, I had my interview, it was smooth and quick. First, I went through the security and seated in the lobby until they checked me in. Then after 10mins, the IO called my name and took me to his office. Then He took the oath and told me that he is going to go through the I-485 (I saw the same AOS package I sent with all the original translations + the file from KCC, I guess). He asked, full name date of birth, address, then he went over a few yes or no questions. In the end, he asked me if I have anything to add. I added my medical again because I found a missing checkmark on the vaccination record after I submit the AOS. (I talked to CS and he issued a new one in a sealed envelope). Then he asked me to sign I-485. I asked him about I-944 but he said it doesn't apply to me, so we didn't go through it. Then he just requested a visa slot in front of me (I think that's what he did). Then he told me he already approved my case and card will arrive in two to three weeks. My FO is New Orleans and there were only 2-3 cases reported before in previous timelines, but they are very well aware of the DV.
Thank you @Sm1smom for putting everything together in the spreadsheet and give advice countless times without expecting any benefits, such an inspirational person. Also thanks to every member in this tread for sharing their experience and updating timeline.
As, mom always saying patients is the key to success, unless you are very close to the deadline. I didn't call or did any request about my case, everything was flawless.
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Great! Congratulations.
 
Mom,

I would like to hear your opinion.
I went to Biometric on 8/13. My file has been Albany, NY office since 7/22.

Contacted USCIS tier-2 several times after that. One Tier-2 sent the message to FO via service request, but FO replied back same day with standard reply format like below. Several agents told me my case was in still pending indicating background check.

“We are still reviewing your case. Should we require additional documentation from you, we will notify you by mail. Should your case require an interview, we will notify you by mail once a date and time becomes available. If your case does not require any additional documents or an interview, we will mail you a notice when we make a decision.”

Both my wife and I got exactly same message, which indicates they didn’t review ourcases more in details.
Also, KCC told me FO never requested my file.
I have been waiting for Senator’s office inquiry so far about a week.

Question;
Should I contact USCIS ombudsman for help next week? It presume take some time to get help form Ombudsman.
 
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suemen said:
Finally, after 6 months, GC is in hand!!! Thank you to @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ for your insights and advice. And @Britsimon I really enjoyed reading your blog ;). Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences. And I hope everyone gets their GC soon!!! Props to USCIS for their efforts in making sure we get our GC before the deadline :).

Btw, my status changed to "Card was mailed" on Aug 21. It never updated to "Card was picked up by USPS" (which seems like a common occurrence these days according to other members). I received my card at my PO box address.
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How long did it take to receive your GC after interview?
 
txoutback said:
Mom,

I would like to hear your opinion.
I went to Biometric on 8/13. My file has been Albany, NY office since 7/22.

Contacted USCIS tier-2 several times after that. One Tier-2 sent the message to FO via service request, but FO replied back same day with standard reply format like below. Several agents told me my case was in still pending indicating background check.

“We are still reviewing your case. Should we require additional documentation from you, we will notify you by mail. Should your case require an interview, we will notify you by mail once a date and time becomes available. If your case does not require any additional documents or an interview, we will mail you a notice when we make a decision.”

Both my wife and I got exactly same message, which indicates they didn’t review ourcases more in details.
Also, KCC told me FO never requested my file.
I have been waiting for Senator’s office inquiry so far about a week.

Question;
Should I contact USCIS ombudsman for help next week? It presume take some time to get help form Ombudsman.
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If you’re the main applicant and your case is delayed due to pending background check clearance, your wife wouldn’t be able to receive any useful information about her case since she can’t be approved while you’re pending, so that should explain the response she also got.

Yeah, you can initiate an ombudsman assistance.

Which country are you chargeable to?
 
Huzzah900 said:
Hello everyone,
I want a help to try to escalate my case . I have received an RFE by July 10th replied by July 30th. Got my biometric done at August 17th . The system only shows that i only got my biometric taken . I have contact my congress representative which they got a reply that I have done my biometric and my papers will be send to and officer if he need and RFE will send you one . I have spoken with teir 2 officer which she wasn't helpful and told me to speak with KCC and that this is not their case because it's DV lottery. Time is running out and what's worrying me it's like no one in the system knows I have received an RFE and responded to it.
So my question is how i can make sure that the officer who sent me the RFE is working on my case cuz by now I feel like my case is just sitting in an office and no one knows about it.
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There’s no way to make sure your case file is been worked on, but you can keep trying the 1800 USCIS, you may get lucky with a customer rep who may be willing to send in a case inquiry on your behalf to your IO.
 
Sm1smom said:
If you’re the main applicant and your case is delayed due to pending background check clearance, your wife wouldn’t be able to receive any useful information about her case since she can’t be approved while you’re pending, so that should explain the response she also got.

Yeah, you can initiate an ombudsman assistance.

Which country are you chargeable to?
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Mom, thanks for your helpful advice as always.
I am from Japan. My wife is from China.
We have been in US since 2007. Status maintains all the way through. My job is like sales for electronics related.
 
Hello guys,

I am going to an interview soon. I am F1 student here without any work income.
How can I show my financial evidence? Is it enough if I show my bank statement ? Or should I find a sponsor?
 
Molly77 said:
Hello guys,

I am going to an interview soon. I am F1 student here without any work income.
How can I show my financial evidence? Is it enough if I show my bank statement ? Or should I find a sponsor?
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In my case for the AOS package I submitted bank statements of the past 12 months, my credit report, and on the I-944 form I declared that my parents are the ones supporting and that I don't have a work permit. Also I didn't have an American sponsor and I got approved.
 
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