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Sm1smom said:
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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Interestingly enough, soon after my post, the status has apparently changed to ""Case was approved"!!! :)
 
Sm1smom said:
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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Is it necessary to get online update to case was approved? I got GC but status hasn't changed to "Case was approved".
 
Interview went well at Houston FO this morning.
IO said that our application was good/thorough and he didn't need any further documentation (thanks forum). IO photocopied some supporting documents relating to my current visa just to maximize the chance of approval by supervisors. IO said he would take more time to review in more detail the supplied documents today and would try and allocate a visa today.
All the other DV lottery applications in office were marked boldly 'DV-special processing'.
IO came and interviewed me (principal applicant) first (30 mins) then wife (15mins). Simple pass through i485 responses. Nothing scary at all.
Asked me where I met my wife. (and asked wife similar question).
I showed passport and DL.
I left interview with the understanding that my case was good and that approval would likely come in the next few days.
60mins after interview I got SMS saying case status has been updated. I checked and me, my wife, and son all showed status 'New card is being produced'.
90 mins after interview I got another SMS saying case status has been updated. I checked and my status showed as 'Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed'. Wife and son's status remains unchanged: 'New card is being produced'.
The second message here appears to be a reversion on the first, but I have some confidence based on feedback from interviewer that everything will be OK.
 
Hello moms, hello everyone. I have a question. my story is quite particular. In 2014 my wife was the winner of the visa lottery but her number was very high and the interviews were stopped many numbers earlier that year and the Green card could not be obtained. This time I was the winner, but because my number was a little higher than on that occasion I did not have much hope until my number arrived around April, for that reason I started the process late and made a mistake due to ignorance since I have done most of the paperwork alone. After filling out the ds-260, I waited 4 weeks for instructions to follow and nothing came. I made a consultation by email and the instruction was the same on the confirmation page of DS 260 go to USCIS. I called for clarification and the answer was the same, so I started the adjustment of status process. But a few days ago I requested proof of payment of the DV fees which I had not paid since the instruction said that USCIS would request them at the time. I already made the payment and I am against the clock to send this proof since tomorrow will be 8 days after sending the money orders and they have not yet been processed. my case already has traces and it would only be necessary to present this proof and the interview. I wanted to know what options I have since time is very short and what he advises me to do? In advance I sent a letter explaining what happened today and additionally sent the money order as proof of having started the payment
 
Heri2020 said:
Hello moms, hello everyone. I have a question. my story is quite particular. In 2014 my wife was the winner of the visa lottery but her number was very high and the interviews were stopped many numbers earlier that year and the Green card could not be obtained. This time I was the winner, but because my number was a little higher than on that occasion I did not have much hope until my number arrived around April, for that reason I started the process late and made a mistake due to ignorance since I have done most of the paperwork alone. After filling out the ds-260, I waited 4 weeks for instructions to follow and nothing came. I made a consultation by email and the instruction was the same on the confirmation page of DS 260 go to USCIS. I called for clarification and the answer was the same, so I started the adjustment of status process. But a few days ago I requested proof of payment of the DV fees which I had not paid since the instruction said that USCIS would request them at the time. I already made the payment and I am against the clock to send this proof since tomorrow will be 8 days after sending the money orders and they have not yet been processed. my case already has traces and it would only be necessary to present this proof and the interview. I wanted to know what options I have since time is very short and what he advises me to do? In advance I sent a letter explaining what happened today and additionally sent the money order as proof of having started the payment
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Email KCC and request a copy of the payment receipt be sent to you since you're running against time, and that you need to present the receipt right away.
 
Hi everyone,

Being with @MNA2020 and @WaitingAoS I am also excited to let you know that my status:
09/17/2020 We ordered your new card
9/21/2020 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (At 5:30 pm)
9/21/2020 We mailed your new card for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (At 7:30pm)

I am so excited, thank you for the help @Sm1smom, @Britsimon, @WaitingAoS, @MNA2020

I hope that everyone in this forum will receive approval! I will update the spreadsheet as soon as I get the mail and the card.
 
Sm1smom said:
Email KCC and request a copy of the payment receipt be sent to you since you're running against time, and that you need to present the receipt right away.
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I already called today and they said that department of state aren't process yet
Sm1smom said:
Email KCC and request a copy of the payment receipt be sent to you since you're running against time, and that you need to present the receipt right away.
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I already called today and they said the state department hasn't processed it yet, keep calling the next few days. I hope that the envelope with the money orders that I sent to uscis serve something or failing that they process them on time
 
ai19990 said:
Hi everyone,

Being with @MNA2020 and @WaitingAoS I am also excited to let you know that my status:
09/17/2020 We ordered your new card
9/21/2020 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (At 5:30 pm)
9/21/2020 We mailed your new card for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (At 7:30pm)

I am so excited, thank you for the help @Sm1smom, @Britsimon, @WaitingAoS, @MNA2020

I hope that everyone in this forum will receive approval! I will update the spreadsheet as soon as I get the mail and the card.
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Congratulations.
 
Heri2020 said:
Hello moms, hello everyone. I have a question. my story is quite particular. In 2014 my wife was the winner of the visa lottery but her number was very high and the interviews were stopped many numbers earlier that year and the Green card could not be obtained. This time I was the winner, but because my number was a little higher than on that occasion I did not have much hope until my number arrived around April, for that reason I started the process late and made a mistake due to ignorance since I have done most of the paperwork alone. After filling out the ds-260, I waited 4 weeks for instructions to follow and nothing came. I made a consultation by email and the instruction was the same on the confirmation page of DS 260 go to USCIS. I called for clarification and the answer was the same, so I started the adjustment of status process. But a few days ago I requested proof of payment of the DV fees which I had not paid since the instruction said that USCIS would request them at the time. I already made the payment and I am against the clock to send this proof since tomorrow will be 8 days after sending the money orders and they have not yet been processed. my case already has traces and it would only be necessary to present this proof and the interview. I wanted to know what options I have since time is very short and what he advises me to do? In advance I sent a letter explaining what happened today and additionally sent the money order as proof of having started the payment
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I am afraid you were very careless when you failed to learn about the process. Paying the fee so close to the end of the fiscal year is very risky. Is your interview already scheduled? Your case can`t be approved unless you show proof DoS accepted your payment (=receipt). This is cleary stated here
 
Here is the updated rosters of last minutes group as of noon, 9/22/2020.

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 8/17, 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
LAX bio and INT TBD
Heri2020, unknown FO, BIO and INT TBD
 
Hi Mom,

I don`t receive any updates in my USCIS account since I created it. I did the bio, went on the interview but the status still says "we received your case. You do not need to do anything at this time. We will let you know if we need anything else from you as we continue to review your case." Since there`s very little time left, I`m a little worried about how will know of the results. I`ve read people receive notifications about the card is being produced. How do I set that up?
 
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