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After creating a USCIS account to check for status updates do I need to "verify your identity"? If yes, where can I find DOS Case ID?
 
nrai said:
It's been more than 3 weeks and still no response to my emails. Is there any other way to contact them? It's been 35 days since they cashed my DV fee but I have still not received any receipt yet. And that's the only thing I am waiting for right now, before submitting my AOS package.
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Hello! I am in the same situation and I took the risk and sent my package without the receipt today. Any other people sent the package without the receipt?
 
lachina576 said:
Hello! I am in the same situation and I took the risk and sent my package without the receipt today. Any other people sent the package without the receipt?
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yes me! i sent one today without receipt too. I added a note saying I will bring it to interview and I also included the transaction receipt from my bank and a copy of the bank check. Also the email I wrote KCC asking for the receipt. Not sure if any of that will make a diff but we will see.
 
I've recently received BIO letters for the entire family including kids. I was not expecting BIO appointment for kids (since you don't have to pay BIO fee for kids).

I'm just curious, what is the kids' role during the BIO appointment?
 
maluk said:
I've recently received BIO letters for the entire family including kids. I was not expecting BIO appointment for kids (since you don't have to pay BIO fee for kids).

I'm just curious, what is the kids' role during the BIO appointment?
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Generally, children under 14 years of age are exempt from biometrics fee. However, your child must still appear at the ASC if a biometrics appointment has been scheduled by USCIS. You cannot ignore this notice. It's likely that your child is being called in for a "Code 2" biometrics appointment. For children who are adjusting status, this information is necessary for the generation of the permanent resident card (also known as a green card).

Source: xxxxxxx
 
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omgastro said:
Generally, children under 14 years of age are exempt from biometrics fee. However, your child must still appear at the ASC if a biometrics appointment has been scheduled by USCIS. You cannot ignore this notice. It's likely that your child is being called in for a "Code 2" biometrics appointment. For children who are adjusting status, this information is necessary for the generation of the permanent resident card (also known as a green card).

Source: xxxxx
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I'm not sure if you should provide a reference which is neither a USCIS website nor a law firm.
 
maluk said:
I've recently received BIO letters for the entire family including kids. I was not expecting BIO appointment for kids (since you don't have to pay BIO fee for kids).

I'm just curious, what is the kids' role during the BIO appointment?
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Children under 14 are still required to attend to the bio appointment in order for their applicable biometrics (index print and picture which will be used on the GC) to get captured.
 
Emmanuel Kay said:
Bro I will try walk in, I did walk in 2times without bio appointment.and I got my bio in May for June 1st. But I did walk in on the 18th May it got accepted and had my interview appointment on June 10th. I won’t wait at all if it was to be me. Good luck
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You mean you did not have a biometric letter/appointment and just showed up? My Interview is July 26th and I'm still waiting to get the Biometrics appointment.
 
lemonje said:
You mean you did not have a biometric letter/appointment and just showed up? My Interview is July 26th and I'm still waiting to get the Biometrics appointment.
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raphael1899 said:
I'm pretty sure that noe you need an appointment letter to do an early walk-in.
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I'm pretty sure he meant that the two times he tried a walk-in without a letter he was unsuccessful, and on the 3rd try after he received the letter in May he had a successful walk-in.
They can't connect your biometrics to your case without the letter AFAIK.
 
SusieQQQ said:
I'm pretty sure he meant that the two times he tried a walk-in without a letter he was unsuccessful, and on the 3rd try after he received the letter in May he had a successful walk-in.
They can't connect your biometrics to your case without the letter AFAIK.
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I think you are right because the letter has a barcode that must be scanned and the code to let the technician know what type of biometrics processing should be performed.
 
SusieQQQ said:
I'm pretty sure he meant that the two times he tried a walk-in without a letter he was unsuccessful, and on the 3rd try after he received the letter in May he had a successful walk-in.
They can't connect your biometrics to your case without the letter AFAIK.
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Ah OK, This is what I got from the chat with the agent:
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the only information we have regarding biometrics is Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have experienced delays in scheduling or rescheduling Application Support Center (ASC) appointments to collect biometrics. We are working to safely maximize appointment capacity at our centers and are also reusing previously collected biometrics to conduct background and security checks when authorized by law. Please continue to wait for an ASC Appointment Notice or you may receive Form I-797, Notice of Action from USCIS indicating that your previously collected biometrics may be reused. You will need to attend your interview as scheduled the officer conducting the interview will inform you if biometrics are required and when you may expect a date.
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I requested a call back from a Tier-2 agent and got this:
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I will be submitting a request for you to be contacted by a Tier 2 Officer, please allow up to 20 days to receive a response by phone or email. Calls will begin at 7am local time. If by phone, to verify the return call is coming from USCIS, the number on your caller id will be 202-838-2200. Please write down the following service item number and have it available for verification when we call you ****** Thank you for contacting USCIS. Enjoy the rest of your day!
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My interview is on July 26th; I don't know how long it takes for the biometric result to come back in case they take it on the day of my interview.
 
MKH said:
My application delivered at Lockbox 0n 8th June and so far no update (No SMS or check cashed). Looking at the time line most of the applications during this time already got a response.
Following is the USPS tracking details,
View attachment 2722
wonder this has something to do with the delay?
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I am preparing for a resubmission in case I will not receive a response by end of this week. In my previous package I did not write 'form No' on top of the envelope. Is it a good idea to indicate this is for a 'DV2021' case.?
 
I just received my interview notice! I feel such a relief when I know my case is moving forward. I have some questions though.
1. On my notice, it said "You must bring a qualified non-family member interpreter who is fluent in both your native language and English." Is it a must statement or is it a condition statement? I already speak English and I don't think I have extra money to hire a interpreter to stand there for doing nothing.
2. For employment verification, can I still use my offer letter as the verification? Do I need to request one from my company's HR?
3. It also mentioned that I need to bring all immigration documents. Is that just my VISA, passport, I-20, and my work authorization?
4. According to other people's info on the spreadsheet, they said they did interview and did bio subsequently. Since I haven't received my bio yet, can I assume the same procedure will happen to me when I do my interview as well? If yes, how many hours should I expect to be there in the FO?
5. As I mentioned before, I am about to move to a new place which is happening tomorrow. From the date I move to my interview date, it is going to be more than 10 days which is against the general requirement of the USCIS. Should I make the change now or wait until the interview?
Sm1smom said:
2. That is a general USCIS requirement, it is not tied to a specific application.
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Thanks in advance!
 
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