DV 2021 AOS Only
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I sent mine on 21 May and received the receipt 2 days ago ))
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Sorry, your post from yesterday was jumped and left unanswered. The certified translation is typically good enough. However, a couple FOs (very few of them) do list evaluated copy as one of the documents to be presented at the interview. So it is really your call if you want to proactively evaluate your educational document or wait until you get your IL to see if your FO requires it or not.
If you have an evaluation, that is great, but in case you only have an English version or a certified translation , together with the original document of your degree that will be a sufficient proof of your education
correct! Argh this day is not going well. Thanks mom I appreciate your input. My heart breaks for my husband because it's his first acting break in quite some time after going through a lot of struggles. Thank you, we will have to focus on our AOS. He won't leave if he can't return knowing he'll miss out on a GC (and his WIFE lol).
Blade_
Well-Known Member
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt for it! And believe me, he will land on a better opportunity soon enough.
I really hope so Blade, glad you get it. But yes...the mental health struggle is real... it's the first time in a while he started to believe in himself.
*fingers crossed*
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Please be careful with the response you're providing. You should not flat-out say OP will be fine based on what you've written above. Like I already posted, some FOs do specifically require applicants with non US institution issued diplomas to attend their interview with evaluated copies of their diplomas - they state this on their IL.
Hey everyone,
I did a bio walk in today successfully at my first try!
I arrived there at 2:30 (closing time is at 3:30, if that helps), and there were literally 2 cars in the parking lot! I asked the first person I talked to at the door if they allow walk-ins at the time, he asked what’s the urgency. I just told him it’s a time sensitive case, he went in and asked the people inside if I could come in. And they just let me in
It took like maybe 10 mins to get in and out. If you guys are near the ASC, I recommend arriving there close to the end of business hours, hope it helps!
My ASC location: Kansas City, MO
Original Bio date: 7/26/21
I did a bio walk in today successfully at my first try!
I arrived there at 2:30 (closing time is at 3:30, if that helps), and there were literally 2 cars in the parking lot! I asked the first person I talked to at the door if they allow walk-ins at the time, he asked what’s the urgency. I just told him it’s a time sensitive case, he went in and asked the people inside if I could come in. And they just let me in
It took like maybe 10 mins to get in and out. If you guys are near the ASC, I recommend arriving there close to the end of business hours, hope it helps!My ASC location: Kansas City, MO
Original Bio date: 7/26/21
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes you can make a request at anytime, the question is, will it be honored? How long has your case been pending and what will be the basis of the expedite request?
2. There is no generic template for initiating a congressional inquiry. You visit your congress person’s website and follow whatever instructions they’ve provided there.
Hi Mom,
I called USCIS yesterday and request to expedite the process. The representative was very helpful and understood my problem (about the time) well. She said she will put the request and they will inform me within 5 days or so about the expedited decision. Yesterday evening I got the update saying expedite request has been submitted. I forgot to mention the case of my wife, who is applying with me, I am the principal applicant. The update came for mine only, does this matter? Or I need to call them again and tell them about her case as well. I believe being a principal applicant, if they expedite mine then my wife should go with it. They might reject the expedite request but just wanted to make sure if it goes through.
I called USCIS yesterday and request to expedite the process. The representative was very helpful and understood my problem (about the time) well. She said she will put the request and they will inform me within 5 days or so about the expedited decision. Yesterday evening I got the update saying expedite request has been submitted. I forgot to mention the case of my wife, who is applying with me, I am the principal applicant. The update came for mine only, does this matter? Or I need to call them again and tell them about her case as well. I believe being a principal applicant, if they expedite mine then my wife should go with it. They might reject the expedite request but just wanted to make sure if it goes through.
SimonTemplar86
Member
Got the acceptance text from USCIS
Received at Chicago lockbox = 25th June 2021
USCIS Acceptance text = 8th July 2021
This was my second package after my first package was rejected on June 17th 2021 and received by me on June 23rd 2021
Now starts the wait for bio and interview.
Received at Chicago lockbox = 25th June 2021
USCIS Acceptance text = 8th July 2021
This was my second package after my first package was rejected on June 17th 2021 and received by me on June 23rd 2021
Now starts the wait for bio and interview.
Happy for you! Could you tell me what's the real benefit of doing a walk-in instead of a scheduled bio appointment? Does a bio date influence an interview date?Hey everyone,
I did a bio walk in today successfully at my first try!
I arrived there at 2:30 (closing time is at 3:30, if that helps), and there were literally 2 cars in the parking lot! I asked the first person I talked to at the door if they allow walk-ins at the time, he asked what’s the urgency. I just told him it’s a time sensitive case, he went in and asked the people inside if I could come in. And they just let me in
My ASC location: Kansas City, MO
Original Bio date: 7/26/21
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you get expedited, your derivatives should equally benefit from that. Nonetheless, you can still call to confirm that. Just make sure your wife is with you when you call, otherwise they will not discuss her case with you.
Thank you so much. I will do that.
Hello, I’m pretty sure other people are more knowledgeable on this but here’s my perspective: I know in some cases where people attended their interview first and then had their biometrics taken, they had to wait for a couple weeks for a final answer after the biometrics are processed. I just wanted to prevent that, if that makes sense, so it could be already processed hopefully, before I attend my interview. I’m not sure if that how it’s gonna work out tho! Also, I had a trip planned for the day I was going to attend the original bio itself, I’m glad I saved the ticket
(I’m also not sure whether it affects how earlier you receive your interview letter or not)When was your original scheduled date?Hello, I’m pretty sure other people are more knowledgeable on this but here’s my perspective: I know in some cases where people attended their interview first and then had their biometrics taken, they had to wait for a couple weeks for a final answer after the biometrics are processed. I just wanted to prevent that, if that makes sense, so it could be already processed hopefully, before I attend my interview. I’m not sure if that how it’s gonna work out tho! Also, I had a trip planned for the day I was going to attend the original bio itself, I’m glad I saved the ticket
It’s on the spreadsheet as well but 7/26/21
raphael1899
Well-Known Member
Your case cannot be approved without a background check. The background check can only start after your biometrics appointment. If you do a walk-in, your background check can be done before your scheduled date, which is useful especially if your interview has already been scheduled and is coming up.