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Ybuster said:
We just received 4 receipts numbers via text for our application ( me and my wife) after our check was cashed. I got so confused why we received 4 instead of 2. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts on this?
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Hi, what’s your “delivered date”? (didn’t find your name in the table). My package was delivered on June 18th, no messages or cash out yet.
 
onero said:
I started congressional inquiry. My NoA dates 18 May. I have not received biometric and interview appointments.
No news from senator's office yet. I read that uscis responses in 30 days to senator's inquiry. I stopped calling USCIS customer service tier 1 or tier 2.

I thought that living in rural areas or mid size cities would be beneficial as application process would be faster compared to big cities like NYC, Chicago,
LA etc. I was wrong.
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my NOA is from May 6th , still waiting for both too. Cleveland is my FO
 
I emailed my representative last Friday and he got back to me yesterday to fill a form and send it to him via mail or in person. I drove 40 minutes to deliver today. I hope i hear back soon from FO. Has anyone who has done FTJ been successful yet?
AOS delivery +FTJ(I-824) 3/25
Acceptance text 5/2
NOA in mail 5/6
FO: Cleveland
 
onero said:
My observation is more about recent trends rather than average time of whole spreadsheet.
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And still cherry picking . Less than 2 months is not long. There’s still almost 3 months to go and quite possibly they just don’t feel the need to rush right now, especially if it’s an FO that likes to batch.
 
Hi, I have be selected by DV2021,
I sent my AOS package on April,21 2021, and received NOA letter May 27, 2021, I haven't receive any notice after NOA letter,
I checked my case status everyday, it just keep showing that they have received my fingerprint fee already.
However, I noticed few people who sent their AOS packages later than me but have received their bio letter already, I'm not sure it is because they are at different states or they don't need biometrics.

I'm concerning is it possible that my case is skipped or missed for any reason?
Should I make any phone call to any institution?

Thank you all.
 
Bernie T said:
Hi, I have be selected by DV2021,
I sent my AOS package on April,21 2021, and received NOA letter May 27, 2021, I haven't receive any notice after NOA letter,
I checked my case status everyday, it just keep showing that they have received my fingerprint fee already.
However, I noticed few people who sent their AOS packages later than me but have received their bio letter already, I'm not sure it is because they are at different states or they don't need biometrics.

I'm concerning is it possible that my case is skipped or missed for any reason?
Should I make any phone call to any institution?

Thank you all.
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You can call USCIS or use EMMA to chat with a live agent. Ask if your biometrics appointment has been scheduled. If it hasn't been scheduled, request a phone call with a tier 2 agent, who will call you in 14 days. You will explain that your case is time-sensitive and that you have been waiting for a while.

If that doesn't lead to anything and the tier 2 agent says that they can't help, you can start a congressional inquiry by contacting either your congressman/woman or your senator. They should have a "Help with a federal agency" page on their websites.

Have you checked the timelines to see what is happening to other DV cases that are being processed by your FO?
 
raphael1899 said:
You can call USCIS or use EMMA to chat with a live agent. Ask if your biometrics appointment has been scheduled. If it hasn't been scheduled, request a phone call with a tier 2 agent, who will call you in 14 days. You will explain that your case is time-sensitive and that you have been waiting for a while.

If that doesn't lead to anything and the tier 2 agent says that they can't help, you can start a congressional inquiry by contacting either your congressman/woman or your senator. They should have a "Help with a federal agency" page on their websites.

Have you checked the timelines to see what is happening to other DV cases that are being processed by your FO?
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Hi, Thanks for your response.
I will try to use EMMA first.

I have checked the timelines, and there only two other applicants who processed by Los Angeles, CA. They all sent their AOS package on May, and received NOA letter on June. One of them received bio letter few days ago. and I think he/she doesn't need to do biometrics.
Should I also consider other cases in CA but different citys?

Thanks you again.
 
Bernie T said:
Hi, Thanks for your response.
I will try to use EMMA first.

I have checked the timelines, and there only two other applicants who processed by Los Angeles, CA. They all sent their AOS package on May, and received NOA letter on June. One of them received bio letter few days ago. and I think he/she doesn't need to do biometrics.
Should I also consider other cases in CA but different citys?

Thanks you again.
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No because not all FOs process DV cases the same way. For now just get in touch with USCIS and ask about your biometric appointment/
 
Hi Mom,

I have a brief question, do you think if we need education evaluation ? I have had my degrees certified translated but I haven't done evaluation. Do you think it is necessary?

Thank you !
 
SusieQQQ said:
And still cherry picking . Less than 2 months is not long. There’s still almost 3 months to go and quite possibly they just don’t feel the need to rush right now, especially if it’s an FO that likes to batch.
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So you think we’re still “safe”? I was starting to get a bit antsy too
 
Hi Mom,

I did not include an I-131 in my AOS package as hubby and I weren't planning on leaving the U.S. at all until after Sep 30. Now, he's just been placed on a short list to be cast in an acting role that will require him to leave the U.S. around July 24th or so for 10 days. I've got to mention that this would be a dream job for him...

Just to remind you, my E3 (and his E3D) expired June 2021. His EAD expires Jan 2022. Our I-94 expires Jan 2022.

1) Is it too late to send an I-131 and have it expedited?
2) Does it matter that it's separate to the AOS package?
3) How will it affect the AOS application?

Not sure how to proceed.

Any advice would be great, thank you so much.
 
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Hi, I'm the DV 2021 selectee and I'm in the US and my interview is scheduled for this month about the AOS (I-485) at the same time, I'm in a pending asylum case which they may ask me a question about it.
my questions;
1-do I need to have an attorney to attend with me?
2-can I hire the interpreter to be on the phone or the USCIS will select?
 
luaymn said:
Hi, I'm the DV 2021 selectee and I'm in the US and my interview is scheduled for this month about the AOS (I-485) at the same time, I'm in a pending asylum case which they may ask me a question about it.
my questions;
1-do I need to have an attorney to attend with me?
2-can I hire the interpreter to be on the phone or the USCIS will select?
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What field office are you scheduled in ?
 
elisap said:
Hi Mom,

I did not include an I-131 in my AOS package as hubby and I weren't planning on leaving the U.S. at all until after Sep 30. Now, he's just been placed on a short list to be cast in an acting role that will require him to leave the U.S. around July 24th or so. I've got to mention that this would be a dream job for him...

Just to remind you, my E3 (and his E3D) expired June 2021. His EAD expires Jan 2022. Our I-94 expires Jan 2022.

1) Is it too late to send an I-131 and have it expedited?
2) Does it matter that it's separate to the AOS package? Not sure how to proceed.

Any advice would be great, thank you so much.
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One idea would be to do an expedite request based on financial loss:

"Job loss may be sufficient to establish severe financial loss for a person, depending on the individual circumstances. For example, the inability to travel for work that would result in job loss might warrant expedited treatment."

PS: My personal experience was for my FO to deny my request w/o asking for my explanation.
 
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luaymn said:
Hi, I'm the DV 2021 selectee and I'm in the US and my interview is scheduled for this month about the AOS (I-485) at the same time, I'm in a pending asylum case which they may ask me a question about it.
my questions;
1-do I need to have an attorney to attend with me?
2-can I hire the interpreter to be on the phone or the USCIS will select?
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1. Your discretion
2. You need to provide an interpreter if you want one
 
Blade_ said:
One idea would be to do an expedite request based on financial loss:

"Job loss may be sufficient to establish severe financial loss for a person, depending on the individual circumstances. For example, the inability to travel for work that would result in job loss might warrant expedited treatment."

PS: My personal experience was for my FO to deny my request w/o asking for my explanation.
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Hey blade, how long after you filed did you receive the denial? And did you file online or mail in?
did you need to provide proof of the grounds for expediting?
 
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