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Case status " New Card Is Being Produced" :):)
Had my Bio on Sept 8th and Interview on Sept 18th.
Arrived about 15 minutes earlier and did the security check. Waited in the lobby to be called.
The officer called my name, went to her office. Swore the oath. She was very nice and humble.
Asked for almost everything, passport, Driving License, EAD for OPT, Academics, and started to ask questions from form I485. Went thoroughly, asked everything, I had to answer yes for each info. Finally went through security questions and finished the interview. She asked if I had any questions and I gave my new pay-slips and employment verification letter. She didn't need new bank statements or credit report. Signed the I 485 only (No need for I 944). Then she handed me the paper saying it's under review.
Just checked the status after coming to the parking, and the status was " New Card Is Being Produced".
Felt very happy and thankful to BritSimon, Sm1smom, and the FO :)
Thought of posting and sharing this while coming back. Posted it now. :)
 
ai19990 said:
Hi mom @Sm1smom,

I wanted to share my experience with my interview at Alexandria, Virginia on September 9. I came in and then was asked almost immediately to come meet the officer. Like @WaitingAoS my officer was very neutral and polite. We went over the form I-485 and then she asked if I wanted to provide any additional documentations. I gave her my tax return for this year, W-2 forms, and new I-20s that I got from school. Afterwards we went over the I-944 form very throughly. She asked me if I had insurance for this month since I stopped working (my OPT ended on August 14) and I showed her my eligibility letters from my health insurance. She then asked to see my most recent bank statements, which I gave her. She then asked:
1. Where are you planning to work
2. Are you planning to pursue further studies

Afterwards she gave me a paper and like to @MNA2020 told me that my case will be under review. The next day my online portal said that my case is under review. Today I called KCC today and they said that they forwarded my documents on September 10 and when I called the USCIS about the status of my background check the officer told me she can not disclose that information.

Thank you again for your support mom @Sm1smom and @MNA2020
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Am in the same boat with you
 
Hi, it’s been a while since I come here and write thread. I am very sorry I couldn’t write timeline and my experience.

Actually my wife and I done interview on 9/18 Friday at Las Vegas FO.

Here was our experience.
My interview was 10am. My wife and I arrived 15min earlier. We showed appointment letter and ID to security men. He confirmed and we entered entrance, then we through security gate.
We waited around 15min, IO called our name and she said we should take bio first. then we took bio and picture.
Then we went back waiting room and she came and went to her office.
We did oath and she asked ID and passport.
then She reviewed all I-485 one by one. Even all 80 Yes/No question! Then we signed I-485.
she didn’t ask any other things. (I-944, Our life, etc...)
She said she needs to check our background and it should take 2-3 days. And already requested our file from KCC. Then if she need more document she’ll call next week so should submit quickly because DV lottery has deadline. (She knew AOS process!)
Then we leaved facility around 12pm.



Here is our Timeline
I sent AOS package 7/31.
(I send money order so I didn’t know when they took our money for fee.)
Then my wife received SMS from USCIS on8/23.
Then I received I-797 letter on 8/26.
(Letter shows received date was 8/03, Notice date was 8/19. Finger print fee received 8/15.)

Then I got call from USCIS on 9/8. she said our interview date was fixed! My wife couldn’t answer phone she got email attached interview letter from Immigration Services Assistant. It was 9/18.
Then we received appointment letter on 9/10.



I’ve done interview but my case status is still finger print fee was received... however I really appreciated everyone. Without this forum I couldn’t make it. Especially @Sm1smom.
We have still bit time so have hope and I pray for everyone! I will keep posted.
 
Sero1033 said:
Hi @Sm1smom,

I have a question that was already asked in this thread, but I cannot find the post and the answer to it. Did we have examples in the past when AOSers had interviews but their cases were not adjudicated till the end of the fiscal year? Thank you in advance!
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I’m sorry I can’t remember.
 
Ertyui said:
Hi, it’s been a while since I come here and write thread. I am very sorry I couldn’t write timeline and my experience.

Actually my wife and I done interview on 9/18 Friday at Las Vegas FO.

Here was our experience.
My interview was 10am. My wife and I arrived 15min earlier. We showed appointment letter and ID to security men. He confirmed and we entered entrance, then we through security gate.
We waited around 15min, IO called our name and she said we should take bio first. then we took bio and picture.
Then we went back waiting room and she came and went to her office.
We did oath and she asked ID and passport.
then She reviewed all I-485 one by one. Even all 80 Yes/No question! Then we signed I-485.
she didn’t ask any other things. (I-944, Our life, etc...)
She said she needs to check our background and it should take 2-3 days. And already requested our file from KCC. Then if she need more document she’ll call next week so should submit quickly because DV lottery has deadline. (She knew AOS process!)
Then we leaved facility around 12pm.



Here is our Timeline
I sent AOS package 7/31.
(I send money order so I didn’t know when they took our money for fee.)
Then my wife received SMS from USCIS on8/23.
Then I received I-797 letter on 8/26.
(Letter shows received date was 8/03, Notice date was 8/19. Finger print fee received 8/15.)

Then I got call from USCIS on 9/8. she said our interview date was fixed! My wife couldn’t answer phone she got email attached interview letter from Immigration Services Assistant. It was 9/18.
Then we received appointment letter on 9/10.



I’ve done interview but my case status is still finger print fee was received... however I really appreciated everyone. Without this forum I couldn’t make it. Especially @Sm1smom.
We have still bit time so have hope and I pray for everyone! I will keep posted.
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Congratulations. Remain positive and keep your fingers crossed for some updates soon.
 
akabhagawan said:
Case status " New Card Is Being Produced" :):)
Had my Bio on Sept 8th and Interview on Sept 18th.
Arrived about 15 minutes earlier and did the security check. Waited in the lobby to be called.
The officer called my name, went to her office. Swore the oath. She was very nice and humble.
Asked for almost everything, passport, Driving License, EAD for OPT, Academics, and started to ask questions from form I485. Went thoroughly, asked everything, I had to answer yes for each info. Finally went through security questions and finished the interview. She asked if I had any questions and I gave my new pay-slips and employment verification letter. She didn't need new bank statements or credit report. Signed the I 485 only (No need for I 944). Then she handed me the paper saying it's under review.
Just checked the status after coming to the parking, and the status was " New Card Is Being Produced".
Felt very happy and thankful to BritSimon, Sm1smom, and the FO :)
Thought of posting and sharing this while coming back. Posted it now. :)
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Such great news. Congratulations.
 
Here is the updated rosters of last minutes group.

Group 1; Bio and Interview completed. Awaiting approval

DET Bio on 8/4, int on 9/4
PIT Bio waived, int on 9/3
DEN Bio on 8/18, int on 9/17
MWK Bio on 8/11, int on 9/15
ALB Bio on 8/13, int on 9/18
SJC Bio on 8/19, Int on 9/28(Scheduled)
LAS Bio on 9/18, Int on 9/18
Jkairu Unknown FO, Unknown Bio and Int date.

Group 2; bio completed and awaiting IL

BOS bio on 8/3
LAX. Bio on 8/19

Group 3; waiting for bio and IL.

SAC bio and INT scheduled on 9/22
HOU bio and INT TBD
 
mendokusai said:
Update and new member info of team "stuck in bio"


MA / 8/3 bio / X
WA / 8/3 bio / O
CA / 8/4 bio / O
TX / 8/7 bio / O
TX / 8/13 bio / O
NY / 8/13 bio / X
CA/ 8/19 bio / O
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Ssssh... Finally graduated from this. My egov website says "New Card is being Produced". It has been a Real Roller Coaster Ride!! Good luck to Everyone who is in this ride. You guys will made it soon.
Our interview was Straight forward. IO didn't ask any original documents at all but we went all prepared. He just ask our ID and passports. Interview was 5min, He just went through I-485 and confirm everything is good and he don't need any documents though I had my new i-20 which I didn't had at the time of sending package.
@Sm1smom
I would like to thank you so much for guiding me through this stressful process. I could not have done this without your help and advice. All the information that's on this thread as well as the AOS Process Spreadsheet was extremely valuable and helpful.
My timeline after interview on 08/07.
Biometrics- 08-13 after that there is no update till today.
Made Service request on 09/08 through tier 2.
09/09- got update saying request completed but Status still pending.
09-14- Reach out to Congressman
09-17- Got Response from Congressman saying my case is still pending background check.
09-20- initiate Ombudsman inquiry (I called them and cancel it today since I got the update)

Once Again Thank you so much @Sm1smom , @SusieQQQ , @Britsimon. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for helping a lot of people who is going through this process. And Thank you @mendokusai for guiding me to expedite with the case.
I will keep you guys posted and I will update the timeline now.

And Good luck to everyone who is still in this process. Don't lose your hope! you are almost there.
 
James512 said:
Ssssh... Finally graduated from this. My egov website says "New Card is being Produced". It has been a Real Roller Coaster Ride!! Good luck to Everyone who is in this ride. You guys will made it soon.
Our interview was Straight forward. IO didn't ask any original documents at all but we went all prepared. He just ask our ID and passports. Interview was 5min, He just went through I-485 and confirm everything is good and he don't need any documents though I had my new i-20 which I didn't had at the time of sending package.
@Sm1smom
I would like to thank you so much for guiding me through this stressful process. I could not have done this without your help and advice. All the information that's on this thread as well as the AOS Process Spreadsheet was extremely valuable and helpful.
My timeline after interview on 08/07.
Biometrics- 08-13 after that there is no update till today.
Made Service request on 09/08 through tier 2.
09/09- got update saying request completed but Status still pending.
09-14- Reach out to Congressman
09-17- Got Response from Congressman saying my case is still pending background check.
09-20- initiate Ombudsman inquiry (I called them and cancel it today since I got the update)

Once Again Thank you so much @Sm1smom , @SusieQQQ , @Britsimon. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for helping a lot of people who is going through this process. And Thank you @mendokusai for guiding me to expedite with the case.
I will keep you guys posted and I will update the timeline now.

And Good luck to everyone who is still in this process. Don't lose your hope! you are almost there.
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Congratulations!
Do you have an idea why your background check lasted for more than 1 month? Does your field of study or work belong to the Technology Alert List?
Enjoy your new status! Thank you.
 
James512 said:
Ssssh... Finally graduated from this. My egov website says "New Card is being Produced". It has been a Real Roller Coaster Ride!! Good luck to Everyone who is in this ride. You guys will made it soon.
Our interview was Straight forward. IO didn't ask any original documents at all but we went all prepared. He just ask our ID and passports. Interview was 5min, He just went through I-485 and confirm everything is good and he don't need any documents though I had my new i-20 which I didn't had at the time of sending package.
@Sm1smom
I would like to thank you so much for guiding me through this stressful process. I could not have done this without your help and advice. All the information that's on this thread as well as the AOS Process Spreadsheet was extremely valuable and helpful.
My timeline after interview on 08/07.
Biometrics- 08-13 after that there is no update till today.
Made Service request on 09/08 through tier 2.
09/09- got update saying request completed but Status still pending.
09-14- Reach out to Congressman
09-17- Got Response from Congressman saying my case is still pending background check.
09-20- initiate Ombudsman inquiry (I called them and cancel it today since I got the update)

Once Again Thank you so much @Sm1smom , @SusieQQQ , @Britsimon. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for helping a lot of people who is going through this process. And Thank you @mendokusai for guiding me to expedite with the case.
I will keep you guys posted and I will update the timeline now.

And Good luck to everyone who is still in this process. Don't lose your hope! you are almost there.
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Congratulations and thanks for the update.
 
Hirouri said:
Congratulations!
Do you have an idea why your background check lasted for more than 1 month? Does your field of study or work belong to the Technology Alert List?
Enjoy your new status! Thank you.
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Thank you!!
I don’t know why it took so long. May be IO never visited my case since my bio is after 6 days from my interview day. I cannot remember of anything else for why my background check took so long.I am not sure about Technology Alert List but I am a Computer Science student. When I talk to tier 2 they said my file was last open in Aug17 and They were going through my BC.
 
@Sm1smom Hi Mom - a question. Given how long in some cases it took to move from the "New card is being produced" stage to actually receiving either the approval letter or GC in mail (and in some cases the online status not changing), wonder what happens if the status remains "New card is being produced" and no mail is received by Sep. 30 - would it actually mean the case is approved or not approved? I know that we still have about a week and hope we will have news before the deadline but wanted to raise it early enough if those of us at this stage need (or can) take any action (i.e. getting in touch with congress person, etc.)
 
Huzzah900 said:
Hello I have a question if the judge ruled to extend the deadline for the dv lottery mandamus case . Will that help us as well.
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This will only be helpful if congress agrees and passes a bill for the FY extension. The judge's rule in favor of an extension, without the Congress actually passing a bill to do so will not help anyone. The judge doesn't have the power to change the law in this case.
 
MNA2020 said:
@Sm1smom Hi Mom - a question. Given how long in some cases it took to move from the "New card is being produced" stage to actually receiving either the approval letter or GC in mail (and in some cases the online status not changing), wonder what happens if the status remains "New card is being produced" and no mail is received by Sep. 30 - would it actually mean the case is approved or not approved? I know that we still have about a week and hope we will have news before the deadline but wanted to raise it early enough if those of us at this stage need (or can) take any action (i.e. getting in touch with congress person, etc.)
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It still technically means you've been approved, the card can always be produced/mailed after the FY has ended. Bear in mind though, without the actual prove in the form of either the GC itself, or a temporary I-551 stamp, you really can't use the status update as evidence of being a LPR.
 
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