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alves.sebastiao said:
My case updated a week after getting NOA. if you go to my case on USCIS page, it used to say fingerprint fee was received, after a week It changed to finger print was taken. I did not go anywhere for it with DV but They had taken my fingerprint for something else, I was expecting this change to
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alves.sebastiao said:
My case updated a week after getting NOA. if you go to my case on USCIS page, it used to say fingerprint fee was received, after a week It changed to finger print was taken. I did not go anywhere for it with DV but They had taken my fingerprint for something else, I was expecting this change to happen.
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Sounds great. Thanks for the response.
 
leno4kakitten said:
They will cash out the money, even if they refuse and they will not return it, this is indicated on the website. The documents will not be sent back to you, they can only be requested to be sent.
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I don't think the response your provided is right with all due respect. Several people whose applications were rejected were able to get all their documents back.
 
Ybuster said:
Hi there! A quick question. If your check is cashed, does that mean our application is at least accepted and did not get denied at this time? ( Our app could still get denied as the process continues but for now at the time of acceptance of the application.) In other words, if they deny your application straight away, they will not even cash the check and send back the rejected documents?
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In my opinion, your check being cashed means that the USCIS lockbox have accepted your application.
 
Ybuster said:
Hi there! A quick question. If your check is cashed, does that mean our application is at least accepted and did not get denied at this time? ( Our app could still get denied as the process continues but for now at the time of acceptance of the application.) In other words, if they deny your application straight away, they will not even cash the check and send back the rejected documents?
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If the payment is processed/cashed, it means the Chicago Lockbox has accepted the package. The Chicago Lockbox cannot deny an application, they can only reject it if the package is incomplete. There’s a difference between a rejected package which is done by the Chicago Lockbox and a denied application which is done by the FO. Go through the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet to read more on this.
 
leno4kakitten said:
Today I received 2 letters again, for the sake of clarity I will attach all letters from the first one about the AOS rejection. I understand that I need to send a detailed explanatory letter, I will attach all documents again. And I understand that this is not a 100% guarantee and I can get a refusal again and I am mentally ready for it. But I want to take this chance and will not give up until the last moment until it closes for me. I sent my experience to you, maybe it will be useful to someone. And I hope that you, too, will be with me to the end and pray for me, as I will pray for all of us. I don't know what to say anymore, if you have thoughts, then I will be glad to hear them. Now my number is in table 49. View attachment 2731View attachment 2732View attachment 2733View attachment 2734View attachment 2735View attachment 2736
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Thanks for including the actual documents you got from your FO, it takes out the guess work and makes it a lot easier to understand what is going on with your case. From the first letter, it shows you were denied for two reasons, not just one:
1. You were denied for early filing
2. You were denied for being out of status

They however have decided to reopen and review the case because of the early filing wrongful denial. They are therefore giving you an opportunity to demonstrate you have a valid non-immigrant status to adjust from considering your admitted authorized stay had already expired as at the time you sent in your AOS package. If you can make a case for them to consider asylum pending period in that light, they will approve your case. One thing working in your favor is the fact that the asylum has since been granted, so fingers crossed for you.

All he best!
 
AS21XXX (Current on June)
Yesterday (Saturday 7/3/2021 we received interview scheduled letters for both of us (me & my wife). They scheduled it for August 2nd at the same time (Indianapolis). Does that mean they interview us together? I heard from some of my friends they interview separately (DV AOS interview). But we did not receive anything regarding the biometric appointment yet.

Below is our timeline:
4/21/2021 Submitted DS260
4/22/2021 Sent DV fee cashiers cheque
4/29/2021 Cashier cheques cashed
5/18/2021 Received DV fee payment receipt.
5/24/2021 Sent the package
5/25/2021 Received the package at USCIS Chicago
6/15/2021 Received 6 text messages for receipt notices for I-765, I-131, and fingerprint fee for both of us
7/3/2021 Received interview schedule letter via mail.

We will update you about the interview after Aug 2nd.
Thank you so much, sm1smom and Britt Simon, for your great help !!!
 
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leno4kakitten said:
They will cash out the money, even if they refuse and they will not return it, this is indicated on the website. The documents will not be sent back to you, they can only be requested to be sent.
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This is not true. I am not sure where "this is indicated on the website."

If your package is rejected at the lockbox, they will send it back to you explaining the reason for the rejection. If your check is cashed, your package has been accepted.
 
Sm1smom said:
If the payment is processed/cashed, it means the Chicago Lockbox has accepted the package. The Chicago Lockbox cannot deny an application, they can only reject it if the package is incomplete. There’s a difference between a rejected package which is done by the Chicago Lockbox and a denied application which is done by the FO. Go through the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet to read more on this.
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This is super clear! Thank you so much mom as always!!
 
ssdew said:
AS21XXX (Current on June)
Yesterday (Saturday 7/3/2021 we received interview scheduled letters for both of us (me & my wife). They scheduled it for August 2nd at the same time (Indianapolis). Does that mean they interview us together? I heard from some of my friends they interview separately (DV AOS interview). But we did not receive anything regarding the biometric appointment yet.

Below is our timeline:
4/21/2021 Submitted DS260
4/22/2021 Sent DV fee cashiers cheque
4/29/2021 Cashier cheques cashed
5/18/2021 Received DV fee payment receipt.
5/24/2021 Sent the package
5/25/2021 Received the package at USCIS Chicago
6/15/2021 Received 6 text messages for receipt notices for I-765, I-131, and fingerprint fee for both of us
7/3/2021 Received interview schedule letter via mail.

We will update you about the interview after Aug 2nd.
Thank you so much, sm1smom and Britt Simon, for your great help !!!
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Thanks for the update. Can you add your info to the timeline spreadsheet if you haven’t done so already? It is a lot more useful on the spreadsheet.
 
Happy Fourth of July everyone! I know the nerves and anxiety are at an all time high with less than 3 months to go and a lot of us still waiting for bio an interview; but I hope and pray that next year we can all celebrate this Holiday feeling a little bit more part of this diverse country we love and enjoy.
 
Hi everyone, good news, I just received my biometrics letter in the mail. I'm sharing my timeline. AS32XXX. Current status: H1B.

4/23/2021 - Submitted DV fee
5/14/2021 - Submitted I-485
5/17/2021 - USCIS received package
6/3/2021 - NOA text received
6/7/2021 - NOA physical letter received in the mail
7/3/2021 - Received Biometrics Appointment letter scheduled for 7/26/2021 at Fresno, CA field office

Should I be worried that I'm getting my biometrics appointment this close to September? How long should I expect to wait after the biometrics appointment for the interview?
 
Brycewwk said:
Hi everyone, good news, I just received my biometrics letter in the mail. I'm sharing my timeline. AS32XXX. Current status: H1B.

4/23/2021 - Submitted DV fee
5/14/2021 - Submitted I-485
5/17/2021 - USCIS received package
6/3/2021 - NOA text received
6/7/2021 - NOA physical letter received in the mail
7/3/2021 - Received Biometrics Appointment letter scheduled for 7/26/2021 at Fresno, CA field office

Should I be worried that I'm getting my biometrics appointment this close to September? How long should I expect to wait after the biometrics appointment for the interview?
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Some applicants have successfully completed the whole process in September and your biometrics is at the end of July. You have nothing to worry about.

There is no way to predict exactly when your interview will be scheduled, but you can look at other people's timelines to see how your FO processes DV cases.

EDIT: If you haven't, please add your timeline to the spreadsheet. It is very useful to other people, not just this year but in future years as well.
 
Brycewwk said:
Should I be worried that I'm getting my biometrics appointment this close to September? How long should I expect to wait after the biometrics appointment for the interview?
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You shouldn't be worried, but if you like, you can try a walk-in.
 
raphael1899 said:
Some applicants have successfully completed the whole process in September and your biometrics is at the end of July. You have nothing to worry about.

There is no way to predict exactly when your interview will be scheduled, but you can look at other people's timelines to see how your FO processes DV cases.

EDIT: If you haven't, please add your timeline to the spreadsheet. It is very useful to other people, not just this year but in future years as well.
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Thank you! I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.
 
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