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resillent said:
Ok so far so good, thanks for your brief answer mom, I called my doctor to be sure about unsealed record, it doesnt mean I don't trust you. just want to be sure. He told me the same thing with you.

I think I spotted my error while checking on i-485 form, I missed the security question 46.d. I think that would be the issue.
Apart from this, since I am filling the i-485 again, should I enter my current receipt numbers here? Since they are "reject receipt numbers" wouldnt it be a confusing matter for the lockbox officers?

On the other hand, while correcting the documents, I reprint them, If I don't correct anything, I will just leave them as it comes from Lockbox office.
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There’s no underlying petition applicable to a DV based application. The receipt number on your rejection notice IS NOT tied to an underlying petition, don’t further complicate your case by listing the wrong information on your form.
 
Sm1smom said:
Is there anyone from your FO listed on the spreadsheet? If yes, what is their current status?
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Using the zip code located my FO is Brooklyn. Is this different to the New York NY office? They are both in the same address.

In that case, out of the 5 that submitted October to March with the FO for NY NY or Brooklyn NY (noting I submitted in December), 1 has their GC, 1 has their GC issued and 2 have had their interviews scheduled. Only one other Brooklyn FO @misterpaul seems to be in the same situation as me.

Also, I'm moving to a different zip code in Manhattan next month. I know I can update my address for mail but will it also change my field office to New York NY instead of Brooklyn NY even though the FO is in the same place?
 
nl2021 said:
Silly question but I'm not sure what my FO is. I asked my lawyer and he said "it doesn't work like that" and couldn't provide me with it. I'm based in Brooklyn NY though so I wonder if my FO is New York NY.

In that case, out of the 5 that submitted October to March (noting I submitted in December), 1 has their GC, 1 has their GC issued and 2 have had their interviews scheduled. Only one other @misterpaul seems to be in the same situation as me.
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Your lawyer doesn’t think your FO matters? And can’t figure yours out? Good grief. Google uscis office locator and enter your zip code. (Link has also been provided here before.) AFAIK the Brooklyn FO is separate from but physically in same building as Manhattan FO.

Edit: here https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office
 
onero said:
Hey you are scaring me. We are close. Mine is Syracuse. I thought that these FO or AOS are not busy. Why does it take too much time? I can't understand.
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Hello! We are indeed close. A kind soul who went through AOS at Albany ASC/FO last year warned me about this particular ASC/FO being a bit slow. So, I was expecting it but still (naively) hoping for the best. I hope Syracuse is better!
 
resillent said:
Ok so far so good, thanks for your brief answer mom, I called my doctor to be sure about unsealed record, it doesnt mean I don't trust you. just want to be sure. He told me the same thing with you.

I think I spotted my error while checking on i-485 form, I missed the security question 46.d. I think that would be the issue.
Apart from this, since I am filling the i-485 again, should I enter my current receipt numbers here? Since they are "reject receipt numbers" wouldnt it be a confusing matter for the lockbox officers?

On the other hand, while correcting the documents, I reprint them, If I don't correct anything, I will just leave them as it comes from Lockbox office.
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Sorry to hear what happened.
I just wanted to share our information in case it helps you any.
We also became current starting June. Our package arrived on May 12th and personal checks were cashed on June 3rd. We are still waiting for the acceptance notice but we didn't put any notes regarding early filing as many others did.
 
Hey mom,

I had my interview yesterday morning. Pretty good overall and IO corrected a few mistakes (4) I made on my i-485.

But my case hasn’t been updated and still stuck on fingerprints. Should I be worried about that?
 
Xenobia said:
Hello All,

My AOS package was delivered on May 4th and signed by R. Mercado who is an USCIS personnel (yes, I checked it). Although people who sent their AOs package later than me received their NOA, I haven't even received any email or messages. Do you think it is time to freak out?
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I emailed LockboxSupport and received an auto reply telling I should receive a response within 30 business days. If they respond me late July and I have to resend the package, I will not be able to make it.

Do you think I should not wait for the response and mail the AOS package again right now?

Please advise

Thanks
 
Sm1smom said:
There’s no underlying petition applicable to a DV based application. The receipt number on your rejection notice IS NOT tied to an underlying petition, don’t further complicate your case by listing the wrong information on your form.
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Thanks for the relief. Ok I know you already replied it but, today I spoke with the Tier 1 agent, asked her the sealed med records. She asked me about the rejection reason, although she told me there is no statement to seal med records again if M180 specifically states that I should redo my med exam than it is required.

Am I too skeptical ? I read many replies, cases talked many people including doc and uscis officers, I am not 100% sure about the reason of rejection. Repeatedly I asked myself what if the reason is a missing initial docs or wrong doc I sent.
 
nl2021 said:
Using the zip code located my FO is Brooklyn. Is this different to the New York NY office? They are both in the same address.

In that case, out of the 5 that submitted October to March with the FO for NY NY or Brooklyn NY (noting I submitted in December), 1 has their GC, 1 has their GC issued and 2 have had their interviews scheduled. Only one other Brooklyn FO @misterpaul seems to be in the same situation as me.

Also, I'm moving to a different zip code in Manhattan next month. I know I can update my address for mail but will it also change my field office to New York NY instead of Brooklyn NY even though the FO is in the same place?
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Looks like the Brooklyn FO is one of those that love batching DV cases till towards the end of the FY. Nevertheless, it wouldn't hurt to initiate a congressional inquiry at this point.

If your new zip code falls under the jurisdiction of a new FO, different from the one you're currently under, yes it may lead to further delay. The current FO, once they become aware of the new address, will need to transfer your case file to the FO with jurisdiction over the new address, and there's no guarantee as to how soon the transfer could take place.
 
resillent said:
Thanks for the relief. Ok I know you already replied it but, today I spoke with the Tier 1 agent, asked her the sealed med records. She asked me about the rejection reason, although she told me there is no statement to seal med records again if M180 specifically states that I should redo my med exam than it is required.

Am I too skeptical ? I read many replies, cases talked many people including doc and uscis officers, I am not 100% sure about the reason of rejection. Repeatedly I asked myself what if the reason is a missing initial docs or wrong doc I sent.
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Yes indeed I already replied and provided guidance regarding moving forward. You however prefer to cross check the information you already got provided with - you even confirmed it with this statement: "I ... talked many people including doc and uscis officers", and you're now asking if you're too skeptical? Well at this point, it doesn't look like I can be of any further assistance to you. So all the best figuring things out.
 
Minnesotan507 said:
Hey mom,

I had my interview yesterday morning. Pretty good overall and IO corrected a few mistakes (4) I made on my i-485.

But my case hasn’t been updated and still stuck on fingerprints. Should I be worried about that?
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Exercise some P.A.T.I.E.N.C.E!
Take a look at the FAQ tab of the AOS process spreadsheet.
 
Xenobia said:
I emailed LockboxSupport and received an auto reply telling I should receive a response within 30 business days. If they respond me late July and I have to resend the package, I will not be able to make it.

Do you think I should not wait for the response and mail the AOS package again right now?

Please advise

Thanks
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If others who submitted around the same time as you have received acceptance notifications or NOA and you haven't, there's a possibility your package could have been rejected and will be sent back to you. However, considering we don't know for certain as of now, I wouldn't recommend you send in a new package at this point. I'll say wait one to two more weeks for now. Yes, you will be able to make it assuming you have to wait until July in order to re-file.
 
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice regarding my situation. As I previously mentioned, I had my interview on May 24, and the agent gave me a document requesting evidence (a new medical form, the one in my file was invalid). I asked how soon I would hear from the office and he said they would make a decision about 2 weeks after they get the new medical form. He was aware of the DV timeline, and he was also aware of the expedite request that my attorney included. Now, it has been 2 weeks since the new form was delivered and my status has not changed.

I tried calling USCIS, and the agent was very nice, but she said that she can not do anything else except request that a tire 2 agent call me in about two weeks to discuss the possibility of an infopass appointment. Is there anything I can do to find out more information about my case?
 
Sm1smom said:
If others who submitted around the same time as you have received acceptance notifications or NOA and you haven't, there's a possibility your package could have been rejected and will be sent back to you. However, considering we don't know for certain as of now, I wouldn't recommend you send in a new package at this point. I'll say wait one to two more weeks for now. Yes, you will be able to make it assuming you have to wait until July in order to re-file.
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Thank you for your response. After reading the potential problems ahead of me, stumbling in the first step is very frustrating. I was pretty sure that I did everything right.
 
I just realized that I wrote different city of birth on my AOS package and a different one when I filed my OPT (form I-765) previously. Will that be a problem? I filed my OPT 6 month ago, and I have already sent my AOS package last week.
 
Coffee&Books said:
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can give me some advice regarding my situation. As I previously mentioned, I had my interview on May 24, and the agent gave me a document requesting evidence (a new medical form, the one in my file was invalid). I asked how soon I would hear from the office and he said they would make a decision about 2 weeks after they get the new medical form. He was aware of the DV timeline, and he was also aware of the expedite request that my attorney included. Now, it has been 2 weeks since the new form was delivered and my status has not changed.

I tried calling USCIS, and the agent was very nice, but she said that she can not do anything else except request that a tire 2 agent call me in about two weeks to discuss the possibility of an infopass appointment. Is there anything I can do to find out more information about my case?
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is it possible to ask you why your medical form I-693 is invalid? I am asking because mine is signed Jan. 5 and i sent my package on Feb. 9, and my case filed on March 18.
 
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