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Kong58 said:
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?

Thanks in advance!
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1. You can disregard that. You letter seems like a generic one being used by your FO. It is a sort of reminder for someone who is not fluent in English and who may require an interpreter.
2. It is better to have the employment verification letter compared to the employment letter itself especially if it is not recently issued.
3. Those and any other immigration related documents you can think of (as this varies for people). In addition to the original copies of your already submitted documents.
4. See the FAQ section of the AOS spreadsheet for more on getting the interview letter/attending interview prior to completing the bio.
5. Inform your IO when you go for your interview.
Note, if the new address is outside the jurisdiction of your current FO (I'm not going over your previous posts to verify this), your IO may decide to forward your case file to the new FO with jurisdiction over the new address, so you can decide on whether to inform them of the address change or not
 
lemonje said:
Ah OK, This is what I got from the chat with the agent:
"
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.
"

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!
"

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.
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Ohh waow they increased it to 20 days now.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. You can disregard that. You letter seems like a generic one being used by your FO. It is a sort of reminder for someone who is not fluent in English and who may require an interpreter.
2. It is better to have the employment verification letter compared to the employment letter itself especially if it is not recently issued.
3. Those and any other immigration related documents you can think of (as this varies for people). In addition to the original copies of your already submitted documents.
4. See the FAQ section of the AOS spreadsheet for more on getting the interview letter/attending interview prior to completing the bio.
5. Inform your IO when you go for your interview.
Note, if the new address is outside the jurisdiction of your current FO (I'm not going over your previous posts to verify this), your IO may decide to forward your case file to the new FO with jurisdiction over the new address, so you can decide on whether to inform them of the address change or not
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Thanks mom! Those answers are really helpful! One follow-up question on my address. Can I update my address on my OPT before I inform my IO when I go for my interview? Will it create a problem when I do that? (By the way, I will be in the same jurisdiction of my current FO)
Maybe I just overthink things a lot but I don't want to make a small mistake and ruin everything.
 
Sm1smom said:
I don't know. Most FOs do not use a "form" for the interview letter. So I can't say if what you have is an interview notice or not without knowing what it says.
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It says "Call-In Letter" and "DHS Form G-56" at the top right corner. "Reason for appointment" is "interview Form-I485." And mentions bringing a passport and a state-issued photo ID, and the documents listed on the attachment. It also mentions "Ask for an ISO" and has a location, date, and time. I just wanted to clarify whether it is the same as an interview letter.
 
Hey guys!
27 days have passed since the day of my NOA and my bio letter has not been received. Would something opportunity happen if I call FO and follow up?
 
Kong58 said:
Thanks mom! Those answers are really helpful! One follow-up question on my address. Can I update my address on my OPT before I inform my IO when I go for my interview? Will it create a problem when I do that? (By the way, I will be in the same jurisdiction of my current FO)
Maybe I just overthink things a lot but I don't want to make a small mistake and ruin everything.
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Yes you can update it online if you like prior to your interview. Again form AR-11, change of address online form is not tied to a specific case/petition/status. I don't know what you mean by update it on your OPT.
 
joanne_angelia said:
It says "Call-In Letter" and "DHS Form G-56" at the top right corner. "Reason for appointment" is "interview Form-I485." And mentions bringing a passport and a state-issued photo ID, and the documents listed on the attachment. It also mentions "Ask for an ISO" and has a location, date, and time. I just wanted to clarify whether it is the same as an interview letter.
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That is your interview letter.
 
Dejavu9334 said:
Hey guys!
27 days have passed since the day of my NOA and my bio letter has not been received. Would something opportunity happen if I call FO and follow up?
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You cannot call the FO, but you can call the general USCIS 1800 number - don't hold much hope on it though. 27 days since NOA is not super long of a wait so far to have received anything else.
 
dapapa said:
Hi there! Did they reach out to you finally? As I understand the number of days could be either calendar or business so I thought you may still get a callback:)
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They called me after 15 days. Nothing changes. They told me the magic word, “wait”.
 
Hi guys. Sorry for the stupid question. In the second part, which asks about the principal applicant and those who are included in the case, there is a question about the Underlying petition. What does this mean?
 

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It has been 75 days since we received the letter indicating that we do not need a fingerprint and the case still shows that "Fingerprint fee is received ..." at the National Benefits Center.

Other folks with similar NOA dates and March CN have already received their cards??
We live in a republican state and senators/congressmen do not seem to help. Service request submitted via Emma Chat but no reply thus far.
1. Any alternative course of action?
2. Does NBC processing delay relate to prior immigration cases?
3. the case status "fingerprint fee is received..." indicates that the case is still at NBC? and CO won't be able to do anything?


Just confused and don't know what to do.
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Case number: 2021AF12***
CN: March
Chicago Box delivery: 03/02/2021
NOA: 03/31/2021
Letter indicating Bio waiver: 04/16/2021
Case Status: "Fingerprint fee is recieved ...."
 
DV2021winnercouple said:
It has been 75 days since we received the letter indicating that we do not need a fingerprint and the case still shows that "Fingerprint fee is received ..." at the National Benefits Center.

Other folks with similar NOA dates and March CN have already received their cards??
We live in a republican state and senators/congressmen do not seem to help. Service request submitted via Emma Chat but no reply thus far.
1. Any alternative course of action?
2. Does NBC processing delay relate to prior immigration cases?
3. the case status "fingerprint fee is received..." indicates that the case is still at NBC? and CO won't be able to do anything?


Just confused and don't know what to do.
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Case number: 2021AF12***
CN: March
Chicago Box delivery: 03/02/2021
NOA: 03/31/2021
Letter indicating Bio waiver: 04/16/2021
Case Status: "Fingerprint fee is recieved ...."
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1. Typical case follow up options: speaking with a tier 2 personnel via call USCIS 1800 number/chat with Emma, initiating an online case inquiry (if the system allows you to submit one), congressional inquiry. Repeating the same cycle as needed. Ombudsman inquiry as a last resort for cases that truly meet the definition of beyond normal processing time.
2. Not sure what you mean by NBC processing delay.
3. No, it doesn’t mean the case is still at the NBC. Your case should already be with your FO once the NBC made the determination you didn’t need a new bio appointment.
 
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