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SusieQQQ said:
On what grounds? The criteria for an expedite are:


USCIS may consider an expedite request if it meets one or more of the following criteria or circumstance:

  • Severe financial loss to a company or person, provided that the need for urgent action is not the result of the petitioner’s or applicant’s failure to:
    1. Timely file the benefit request , or
    2. Timely respond to any requests for additional evidence;
  • Emergencies and urgent humanitarian reasons;
  • Nonprofit organization (as designated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)) whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States;
  • U.S. government interests (such as urgent cases for federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Labor, DHS, or other public safety or national security interests); or
  • Clear USCIS error.
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The first point.
 
2fingerscrossed said:
The first point.
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So you are saying that the difference between expediting now and getting adjustment closer to the end of the fiscal year is going to cause you severe loss? Well, I guess you have all the proof you need of that to submit with your application.
And you could have filed already, for most countries you could have filed in mid-April and even if you are from Egypt, Nepal or Iran you coiuld have filed in mid-May, so you may have a hard time dealing with the section that says “the need for urgent action is not the result of the petitioner’s or applicant’s failure to Timely file the benefit request”. Imo it’s hard to argue that you need to speed up a month or two when you have already lagged a month or two yourself?
 
SusieQQQ said:
Do we actually have any documented cases of a package being rejected because it did not include the DV fee receipt? @Sm1smom can you recall any? Anything on the spreadsheets?
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Yes a couple of cases did get rejected as incomplete by the Chicago Lockbox several years back, that is why the spreadsheet calls out that “slight” risk - no known rejection of late of course.
 
2fingerscrossed said:
Thank you. But, I think getting just the acceptance notice is not enough. I need to have my biometrics, interview plus get the approval before Sept. 30. So, I am a little worried.
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It is taking longer than 2 to 3 weeks to have the DV receipt in most cases, then it takes about 4 on average to get the acceptance if it is accepted. But like @alves.sebastiao said and it was mentioned before today, there is a risk the package could be rejected and that would take even longer since you will need to have your package sent back and then send it again, so you'd potentially be adding about another six weeks to your process if it gets rejected.
The risk is there, Mom put a comprehensive spreadsheet listing the possible risks (whether they are more or less common, so we can make an informed decision) and we are just giving you advice referring to that and to the current timelines, but at the end of the day it is a very personal decision where you weight in the pros and cons of taking those risks.
 
2fingerscrossed said:
The first point.
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When it comes to expediting of course the points susie has mentioned are valid. However, I understand your urgency and the time anxiety!!.. Once you receive the receipt, I would suggest you to wait for several weeks and then try giving them a call - try to get to a tier 2 and explain you are a DV case - sometimes you may get a helpful agent and they may at least help you get you bio sooner . Worst case they will tell you to wait !

Again im not saying you to call the day you get your recipet - that seems like abusing the system as many senior members like mom has previously pointed out...so give it like good 3/4 weeks is my suggestion.... Good luck!
 
2fingerscrossed said:
I am waiting for DV receipt from DoS. My AoS package is ready, but I did not want to take a risk of sending the package without the receipt. It has been 20 days since I sent the DV fees to the DoS. Hopefully, by next week, I will receive the receipt.

So, if I send the package by the end of June, is there any chance of getting approved before Sept. 30? Many applicants, in this thread, are saying that it is taking around 2-3 weeks to get the receipt only.
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So why can’t you make a copy of the check or money order and attach to your file with a brief letter indicating you have paid fee but you just waiting on the main receipt. Please I’m just saying my mind. Thank you
 
Emmanuel Kay said:
So why can’t you make a copy of the check or money order and attach to your file with a brief letter indicating you have paid fee but you just waiting on the main receipt. Please I’m just saying my mind. Thank you
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Of course you can include whatever you desire, but a copy of the check or money order does not prove a payment was actually made. Let's say I write a check to your name, I take a copy of it, then I even send it to you and at the end, I ask the bank to stop processing that check. Same thing can happen with a money order.
 
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Sm1smom said:
Will you return the IL to the sender or refuse to attend the interview if I say it’s not having the receipt number listed is not normal?:cool:
Just relax, prepare and look forward to attending your interview.
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Hello mom,

We have a question about our interview.
1. Do we need to inform the mistake and the reasons for filing two cases upfront to the IO officer? or Do we need to wait until the IO officer asked about it?

Thank you in advance.
 
dv2021asrs said:
Hello mom,

We have a question about our interview.
1. Do we need to inform the mistake and the reasons for filing two cases upfront to the IO officer? or Do we need to wait until the IO officer asked about it?

Thank you in advance.
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Yes, you can proactively inform the IO - although he/she will already be aware of the double filing. So yes, go ahead and mention it if he/she fails to bring it up.
 
Does anyone know if losing your job while being in the process of applying for the Green Card affects your chances of getting it approved?

My wife (the principal applicant) and I had our package accepted and we are currently waiting for the bio & interview to be scheduled. What impact would it have if she lost her job now (we're currently in the country on her work visa)? We have proof that I have a job and we have savings to sustain us for several months.
 
mawanews said:
My wife (the principal applicant) and I had our package accepted and we are currently waiting for the bio & interview to be scheduled. What impact would it have if she lost her job now (we're currently in the country on her work visa)? We have proof that I have a job and we have savings to sustain us for several months.
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From "public charge" point of view, if you can demonstrate that your salary alone meets the applicable poverty guideline level, this should not matter. A good amount of savings in your account would strengthen your application.

What visa type do you have? Since you were on her visa, make sure you are still authorized to work. Others may better guide you on this.
 
Hi Mom and Susie,
I forgot to add two jobs in my 485 forms. I had them in my home country in 2019. do you think it will cause a problem? is it possible to add them after submission?
Thank you very much.
 
Mom or anyone that knows, are all instructions that we as AOS'ers need to follow that are relevant to the i485 form on the spreadsheet? i.e do I need to be reading the i485 instructions as per the USCIS site as well OR have all of the DV relevant instructions been put on the spreadsheet for us to follow?
 
elisap said:
Mom or anyone that knows, are all instructions that we as AOS'ers need to follow that are relevant to the i485 form on the spreadsheet? i.e do I need to be reading the i485 instructions as per the USCIS site as well OR have all of the DV relevant instructions been put on the spreadsheet for us to follow?
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I would follow both the instructions for the I485 and the instructions on the spreadsheet, and if you think that there's a discrepancy, ask your question here for clarification.
 
ysss said:
Hi Mom and Susie,
I forgot to add two jobs in my 485 forms. I had them in my home country in 2019. do you think it will cause a problem? is it possible to add them after submission?
Thank you very much.
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You can mention them when you go for your interview.
 
elisap said:
Mom or anyone that knows, are all instructions that we as AOS'ers need to follow that are relevant to the i485 form on the spreadsheet? i.e do I need to be reading the i485 instructions as per the USCIS site as well OR have all of the DV relevant instructions been put on the spreadsheet for us to follow?
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Did you see the below disclaimer on the first page of the spreadsheet:

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this Spreadsheet is put together based on my personal experience and those of others I have come across over time. It is not an official USCIS document, it is intended as a guide only!

You are ultimately responsible for the success or otherwise of your own petition!!!
 
Sm1smom said:
Did you see the below disclaimer on the first page of the spreadsheet:

DISCLAIMER: Please note, this Spreadsheet is put together based on my personal experience and those of others I have come across over time. It is not an official USCIS document, it is intended as a guide only!

You are ultimately responsible for the success or otherwise of your own petition!!!
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yes I have read and am aware of that. I never thought it was an official USCIS document. I am asking whether it contains instructions specific to DV applicants (because the official USCIS instructions are not only for DV specific applicants). There's a lot on there to sift through there so if I just follow the ones on the spreadsheet then am I good to go?
 
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