DV 2020 AOS Only
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WaitingAoS
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No. This year tumeframes are different. The only thing which was helpful is to know that there two more applicants from the same area as I am who are waiting for their interviews. I remember I asked two questions here regarding mailing the medical forms and 6 month time frame for DV based aos and got surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments against the info placed at USCIS website.
If it is standard to request these documents after interview, my wife and I will not be able to finish our FTJ process :'(
Excellent writeup, asm_dv!
My interview was scheduled for Tuesday morning, at the LA FO. I arrived, and went through building security, but when I got to the assigned USCIS room, I was told by the check-in clerk that the DV IO had taken leave, and asked if I could come back the next day (Wednesday/yesterday), which I agreed to, of course.
Went back yesterday. Federal building security was fairly quick, maybe 5 minutes. Got to the USCIS floor, and waiting room, around 15 minutes before my assigned time, where the check in clerk took my interview notice, and asked me to take a seat. I'm not sure how long I waited, as I had switched my phone off (other people waiting were using them), and there were no clocks in the room, but I expect around 15-20 minutes, before the IO came to get me. She asked for my passport, and ID, and I advised her that I had no local ID, as my foreign driver's license works here, and she said that was acceptable, as it is government-issued ID, which I found surprising. She took photocopies of the passport and foreign driver's license, handed back the license, retained the passport, and walked me to the interview room. She read out the short oath about providing truthful answers, and we went on with the interview.
She went through various sections of the entire application, starting with my name, DOB, and address, and included many of the yes/no questions. She had a great demeanor throughout, and occasionally threw in an unexpected question- e.g., when I mentioned I'd had a couple of speeding tickets back home, she asked "what's the speed limit Australia?". She asked about my entries to the US, my immigrant status during those visits, and further information about my current visa, and work history. I advise prospective interviewees reading this to go over your travel and employment dates, before your interview. Overall, very professional, and made me feel comfortable.
At the end, she advised me, like many others have reported, that my application would be held for review, pending the background check, and having a look over my medical (the medical examiner told me I was all clear, so I expect no issues). I also already confirmed earlier with KCC, that my DV file was requested by, and sent to, the FO. I asked the IO if my background check was something she just needed to verify was completed, or if it had yet to be done, and she said she needed to "run" it, which I'm unclear on the meaning of, given the context; FYI- after my bio, last month, I did not see a "background check completed" update. She advised that she understood the DV timeframe, and while she would normally have 120 days to provide a decision, as per the interview outcome letter, and the process for additional documents would be via mail, she would instead make a phone call, if she needed anything, and allow me to physically present what's required, but she also mentioned that she was pretty sure she had everything, as I had been very thorough with my application package. She said she would try to get to it by the end of the day, but possibly by week's end. She highlighted the USCIS phone number on the interview outcome letter, and said I could reach out to them, with any questions, then had me sign the I-485 (but not the I-944, which I also forgot to ask about), returned my passport and the only documents she asked to see, during the interview- my college degree (she just wanted to see a copy, but I gave her the original, and mentioned a copy was already in the file), and birth certificate; and then led me back out. The interview itself lasted maybe 30-40 minutes.
This was also my experience, apart from just once asking "how are you supporting yourself?"
I checked EGov.USCIS all day, and around 5pm (West Coast time, less than 6 hours after I completed the interview), I saw the following update:
My interview was scheduled for Tuesday morning, at the LA FO. I arrived, and went through building security, but when I got to the assigned USCIS room, I was told by the check-in clerk that the DV IO had taken leave, and asked if I could come back the next day (Wednesday/yesterday), which I agreed to, of course.
Went back yesterday. Federal building security was fairly quick, maybe 5 minutes. Got to the USCIS floor, and waiting room, around 15 minutes before my assigned time, where the check in clerk took my interview notice, and asked me to take a seat. I'm not sure how long I waited, as I had switched my phone off (other people waiting were using them), and there were no clocks in the room, but I expect around 15-20 minutes, before the IO came to get me. She asked for my passport, and ID, and I advised her that I had no local ID, as my foreign driver's license works here, and she said that was acceptable, as it is government-issued ID, which I found surprising. She took photocopies of the passport and foreign driver's license, handed back the license, retained the passport, and walked me to the interview room. She read out the short oath about providing truthful answers, and we went on with the interview.
She went through various sections of the entire application, starting with my name, DOB, and address, and included many of the yes/no questions. She had a great demeanor throughout, and occasionally threw in an unexpected question- e.g., when I mentioned I'd had a couple of speeding tickets back home, she asked "what's the speed limit Australia?". She asked about my entries to the US, my immigrant status during those visits, and further information about my current visa, and work history. I advise prospective interviewees reading this to go over your travel and employment dates, before your interview. Overall, very professional, and made me feel comfortable.
At the end, she advised me, like many others have reported, that my application would be held for review, pending the background check, and having a look over my medical (the medical examiner told me I was all clear, so I expect no issues). I also already confirmed earlier with KCC, that my DV file was requested by, and sent to, the FO. I asked the IO if my background check was something she just needed to verify was completed, or if it had yet to be done, and she said she needed to "run" it, which I'm unclear on the meaning of, given the context; FYI- after my bio, last month, I did not see a "background check completed" update. She advised that she understood the DV timeframe, and while she would normally have 120 days to provide a decision, as per the interview outcome letter, and the process for additional documents would be via mail, she would instead make a phone call, if she needed anything, and allow me to physically present what's required, but she also mentioned that she was pretty sure she had everything, as I had been very thorough with my application package. She said she would try to get to it by the end of the day, but possibly by week's end. She highlighted the USCIS phone number on the interview outcome letter, and said I could reach out to them, with any questions, then had me sign the I-485 (but not the I-944, which I also forgot to ask about), returned my passport and the only documents she asked to see, during the interview- my college degree (she just wanted to see a copy, but I gave her the original, and mentioned a copy was already in the file), and birth certificate; and then led me back out. The interview itself lasted maybe 30-40 minutes.
This was also my experience, apart from just once asking "how are you supporting yourself?"
I checked EGov.USCIS all day, and around 5pm (West Coast time, less than 6 hours after I completed the interview), I saw the following update:
Oddly, like when my "fingerprints were captured" update happened, the "last updated" date showed the next day's date, and I did not receive a text update, despite it being enabled.
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Ahmed111
New Member
Hello Mom @Sm1smom
I have attended my bio few days ago and I am waiting for scheduling the interview. My FO asked KCC to send my file a week ago and there was an issue regarding that because I paid the DV fee for me only and my dependents are not willing to apply. However, I contacted KCC and solved the issue and they should send my file to FO in the next few days.
My question is can the FO schedule the interview before getting my file from KCC or they have to wait untill getting it?
I have attended my bio few days ago and I am waiting for scheduling the interview. My FO asked KCC to send my file a week ago and there was an issue regarding that because I paid the DV fee for me only and my dependents are not willing to apply. However, I contacted KCC and solved the issue and they should send my file to FO in the next few days.
My question is can the FO schedule the interview before getting my file from KCC or they have to wait untill getting it?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Did my post say "it is standard to request these documents after interview"?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
I just checked and have the same update with estimated arrival on Saturday. Last update was last Saturday (9/5) "Card was mailed".
FINALLY I have a date to open the bottle of champagne reserved for the occasion. Last milestones were always at the beginning of the week which is the worst time for me to open a bottle of wine. Lol.
No it didn't, but considering that my FO didn't request my file from KCC yet, I am preparing for the worse. My comment was more about my situation... I will have only to wait and see. Thank you for your answer by the way!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The FO can schedule the interview while the KCC file is pending, they just wouldn't be able to approve the application without that case file.
I got both updates. First "card was mailed" and 3 days later "card was picked up" with tracking number.
Ahmed111
New Member
Thank you so much
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Okay, explanation noted.
Meanwhile can I encourage you to stop being so negative about your case? I know you're trying to prepare yourself in case of a negative outcome, I honestly don't think that is the right attitude to approach this process with.
Sm1smom
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Sm1smom
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All the best!
WaitingAoS
Member
See...
Aidyn
Well-Known Member
Honestly why bother coming here if you are getting no benefit from it? You've already stated you did the forms on your own and did not get the responses you wanted when asking questions .. go enjoy your greencard and may karma seek you out!!
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
See ....? See what???? That gif was the most appropriate response I was going to provide to your unbelievable claim of "I asked two questions here regarding mailing the medical forms and 6 month time frame for DV based aos and got surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments against the info placed at USCIS website" - so since you want to go there ..... well here we go:
Your original question:
My response: Is this what you call "surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments"
or this?
Meanwhile you expressed your appreciation back then for the "surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments"
Do you remember how many times you came back with "mom" "mom" "dear mom" questions after what was supposedly "surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments"?, 4 freaking times at least!
You got corrected on the 6 months deduction you came up with as the maximum DV processing time - that is what you call "surprisinly agressive/unsupportive arguments"?
What about all the useful responses you got in between those two questions? How about other members of the forum whose information you benefited from or who answered your questions directly? Yeah, you did it all by yourself!
Every now and then,there will always be people like you who benefit from the forum who will subsequently turn around to say otherwise. We see this every year, so no biggie!
