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dapapa said:
Hi all! I just realized that there is an error in our NOA where the first name and last name are switched. Unfortunately, it's based on the error in i-485 where last name and first name are swapped too. How could we fix it now? :(I can't believe such a stupid thing occurred from our side:(
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i had an error in i-824 form date of birth. I filled the online typographical error and within a few days (less than 7) they corrected it. go to USCIS website and they have the tool to use there. just to add i had made an error in the form my self, i just explained and they corrected.
 
alves.sebastiao said:
@Sm1smom two of my paper are longer than A4 paper (They use longer size for high school docs in my country), Do you think I should convert in A4 (I technically cant cuz it cuts some signature and stamps) or it is okay to send it as it is. TIA
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As far as I know, you don’t have to send originals. Am I wrong?
When you copy the original, simply put it to scale to the US size. It’s what I did with all my documents
 
Sm1smom said:
When you go for your bio appointment, point out the name swap to the technician, ask for your name to also be listed in the correct order to ensure the background check is conducted with both variations.

Note, the bio technician will not be able to change the name order from the way it is currently listed after you’ve pointed out the swapped names. However, when you go for your interview you’ll also need to point this out to the IO, the IO will then make the necessary corrections.
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Thank you Sm1smom !! I can't say enough how much I appreciate all the help from this forum. Meanwhile, I just saw an option of submitting a typographical error request in the USCIS account.
1. Before our biometrics scheduled, would you recommend using this option too?
2. Based on your experience, do you think this error could delay our case?
 
jeylohnen said:
i had an error in i-824 form date of birth. I filled the online typographical error and within a few days (less than 7) they corrected it. go to USCIS website and they have the tool to use there.
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oh thank you for sharing !! glad to hear the tool is working well :)
 
dapapa said:
Thank you Sm1smom !! I can't say enough how much I appreciate all the help from this forum. Meanwhile, I just saw an option of submitting a typographical error request in the USCIS account.
1. Before our biometrics scheduled, would you recommend using this option too?
2. Based on your experience, do you think this error could delay our case?
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You can use the tool before your bio if you like. You should however go through @gg96’s account who had a similar name swap issue, decided to submit a typo error request (as against doing what I suggested to you above) which lead to her getting a formal request to send in documentation in support of the change request. She has since completed the process, here is her final summary
 
Sm1smom said:
You can use the tool before your bio if you like. You should however go through @gg96’s account who had a similar name swap issue, decided to submit a typo error request (as against doing what I suggested to you above) which lead to her getting a formal request to send in documentation in support of the change request. She has since completed the process, here is her final summary
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oh my, it's good to know that based on @gg96’s experience "Trying to solve the name error did not help with anything but slowed down the process even more." Thank you so much for sharing!!
 
dapapa said:
oh my, it's good to know that based on @gg96’s experience "Trying to solve the name error did not help with anything but slowed down the process even more." Thank you so much for sharing!!
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correct , one of my friend had these same issue , they submitted a typographical error request and the responce he got was to submit new i485 with supporting docs which led to a mess. Also i had a typo on my DOB ..mom said to get it fixed at the field office i sticked to it and had no issues. I think mom had given you the best advice on the matter. Again if it gives you piece of mind to submit a typographical error request its up to you :)
 
Can Emma tell us whether or not our case has been transferred to FO even if the case status says "Fingerprint Fee Was Received"?

From the spreadsheet, I see that dates for biometric and interviews are really erratic. It's not like the lockbox process.
 
Hi,

1. For the dates of the current employment on the form I-485 ( page 05, question 14.b), can I just write "To date" or "NA", for the end date, if I continue to work under the current employer.
2. In places where I am going to write Not Applicable, can I just write NA, instead of N/A ?

Thank you
 
onero said:
From the spreadsheet, I see that dates for biometric and interviews are really erratic. It's not like the lockbox process.
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That’s because everyone has one lockbox but different FOs and ASCs, hence why the advice is always to look at timelines for your FO and not all of them. If your FO seems erratic when you first look at it, try to figure out if it seems that way because they batch DV cases.
 
Worker2020 said:
What if I -485 was already submitted and is in process now. Can I submit i-824 now while i-485 is still not approved?
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That I do not know. Maybe someone else can answer this?

Chuchuaaa said:
Update on my FTJ: basically no progress :(

My consulate is unwilling to request my DV files from the USCIS FO. They insisted that I should file I-824 first. Only after they receive the adjudication of I-824, they will contact KCC. Below is the message from my consulate:


I also reached out to the house representative. They are trying to get in touch with the Chicago lockbox hoping they could accept my I-824 ASAP. Unfortunately, they did not hear back from the USCIS either.

Question: Is there still anything that I could do at this moment for accelerating FTJ? Thank you in advance!
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Also, if anyone has suggestions on this would be much appreciated!
 
Hi All, my case status changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" 10 days ago, and received the notice letter in the mail 2 days ago.

Problem is that I never received anything regarding the Biometrics online or in the mail. Do you think they may have waived the Biometrics Appointment?

I am not sure but I think lastly they took my fingerprints in 2016 in my home country for the F visa interview.
 
979 said:
Hi All, my case status changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" 10 days ago, and received the notice letter in the mail 2 days ago.

Problem is that I never received anything regarding the Biometrics online or in the mail. Do you think they may have waived the Biometrics Appointment?

I am not sure but I think lastly they took my fingerprints in 2016 in my home country for the F visa interview.
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If you take a look at timeline sheet, there are several AOSers who have had the same situation (specially this FY, 2021)
Your IO may wish to proceed with your fingerprint (@ the same day as your interview), or they might schedule it for later
[nothing unusual that you'd be afraid of :) ]
(& the ones you've done back in 2016 are most probably not valid for this AOS process)
 
I made dv receipt fee on may 10th and while I track it the money order has been cashed but haven't received the receipt yet. Does anyone know how long it takes to receive it back?
Thank you
 
Hi,
Can I add the the bio-metric fee ($ 85) and the filing fee ($ 1140) , and write one check with an amount of $ 1225 ?
Thank you
 
979 said:
Hi All, my case status changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" 10 days ago, and received the notice letter in the mail 2 days ago.

Problem is that I never received anything regarding the Biometrics online or in the mail. Do you think they may have waived the Biometrics Appointment?

I am not sure but I think lastly they took my fingerprints in 2016 in my home country for the F visa interview.
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Your bio hasn’t been waived. It isn’t unusual to receive the interview letter prior to the bio being scheduled or completed. Take a look at the FAQ tab of the AOS spreadsheet for more.
 
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Sarishma said:
I made dv receipt fee on may 10th and while I track it the money order has been cashed but haven't received the receipt yet. Does anyone know how long it takes to receive it back?
Thank you
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Take a look at the timeline spreadsheet to see how long on average it has taken others to receive the payment receipt.
 
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