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ssdew said:
Hi @coffeemonster
Yes, My interview is also at Indy, and no biometric letter yet. I see you have the same interview day ;) Congratz !!
You may want to read the FAQ tab for the interview schedule letter received before the biometric appointment letter (line 42).

Cheers !!!
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Yeah I saw that, thanks. But I wasn't sure what to do about my request to my representative. I think I'll ask them to keep following up on the bio appointment just to be safe.
 
snzbrn said:
This is what I found:
  • F and J student visa holders are considered resident aliens after five calendar years in the U.S.
  • The U.S. government provided three rounds of Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) to all resident aliens and U.S. citizens in 2020 and 2021.
    If you received the stimulus check, you either appropriately qualified as a resident alien or you filed your taxes incorrectly and should have filed as a nonresident alien.
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Thank you for sharing this info.
 
Sm1smom said:
Your name gets entered into the system based on the way you listed it on the I-485 - the Chicago Lockbox folks do not cross with how it is on your passport or any other document you’ve submitted. Your bio notice will show up with the names swapped (as listed on your I-485). When you go for your bio, (the swapped name will not stop them from admitting you), you however need to point out the swapped names to the technician to ensure your background check gets run with both the correct format and the swapped version. Your IL will also have the swapped name listed, (the bio technician cannot update the name), you’ll inform the IO of the swapped names when you go in for your interview the IO will make the corrections at that point to ensure your name is correctly listed on your GC when it gets issued.

Fingers crossed you don’t get approved without an interview, because if that were to happen, the GC will show up with the swapped name. You’ll have to file and pay for a replacement card in that case.
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Noted! Thank you mom as always!
 
nar31 said:
I also didnt received yet but i contacted Emma today and she told me that they sent the NOA on 3rd of July and gave me the receipt numbers. So try to contact Emma.

My package was delivered on 22 of June
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Thanks for feedback and congrats!
I think my one hasn’t been processed yet, because they didn’t cached my checks and I can’t get any helpful support from Emma. What/how did you ask her?
 
Mom,

I've got a question regarding Biometric appointment.
Like many other folks here, I've also got the interview notice and yet my bio has not been scheduled. (and I know since I'm an Iranian male with compulsory military service history, it might take longer for my BG to be cleared! Just trying to save some time!)
What's you opinion about direct communication (writing a letter and mailing) with the FO? Do you have any case on your mind doing this in the past?

Thanks,
 
Hi
Let me confirm I-485 fee.
Some websites mention this fee is changed from $1140 to $1130 after October 2, 2020.
Is it right?
I-485 fee is $1140 or $1130?
 
Lassi_jp said:
Hi
Let me confirm I-485 fee.
Some websites mention this fee is changed from $1140 to $1130 after October 2, 2020.
Is it right?
I-485 fee is $1140 or $1130?
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Check the AOS spreadsheet linked in the first post ("AOS package" tab, line 18)
 
Milz said:
Mom,

I've got a question regarding Biometric appointment.
Like many other folks here, I've also got the interview notice and yet my bio has not been scheduled. (and I know since I'm an Iranian male with compulsory military service history, it might take longer for my BG to be cleared! Just trying to save some time!)
What's you opinion about direct communication (writing a letter and mailing) with the FO? Do you have any case on your mind doing this in the past?

Thanks,
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You have your IL, so what are you planning on writing the FO about?
 
Lassi_jp said:
Hi
Let me confirm I-485 fee.
Some websites mention this fee is changed from $1140 to $1130 after October 2, 2020.
Is it right?
I-485 fee is $1140 or $1130?
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You should rely on what the USCIS website says - that is your source of truth, and not “some websites”. I-485 filing fee is $1140 for ages 14 to 78, PLUS $85 biometric fee.
 
Sm1smom said:
You have your IL, so what are you planning on writing the FO about?
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We've seen people here reporting about receiving their bio letters from FO (in addition to NBC).

I've not been scheduled for a bio yet. I was wondering if bringing this to their (FO) attention could help with scheduling bio faster!
 
Milz said:
We've seen people here reporting about receiving their bio letters from FO (in addition to NBC).

I've not been scheduled for a bio yet. I was wondering if bringing this to their (FO) attention could help with scheduling bio faster!
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I see. I’m not aware of anyone who has written to the FO to request they schedule their bio appointment. The FO traditionally is not responsible for scheduling the bio appointment, some occasionally make exceptions. You can write your FO if you like.
 
Good afternoon,
My dv fee check was cashed on June 9th and still I have not received the receipt.
Should I start to worry? I sent an email to KCC I am still waiting their answer.
 
Machidargos said:
Good afternoon,
My dv fee check was cashed on June 9th and still I have not received the receipt.
Should I start to worry? I sent an email to KCC I am still waiting their answer.
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When did you send the email? It takes them few weeks to get back to you.
 
Machidargos said:
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One week ago to ask them if it’s possible to send me the receipt my email.
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I believe that takes them 2-4 weeks to get back to you. I see from your signature that you haven't sent your package yet. If that is the case, consider sending it w/o receipt. Look at the AOS spreadsheet (FAQ tab in particular) to understand the associated risk.

PS: If I remember correctly, some got their receipt in 5 weeks. So you might as well get it in few days.
 
Blade_ said:
I believe that takes them 2-4 weeks to get back to you. I see from your signature that you haven't sent your package yet. If that is the case, consider sending it w/o receipt. Look at the AOS spreadsheet (FAQ tab in particular) to understand the associated risk.

PS: If I remember correctly, some got their receipt in 5 weeks. So you might as well get it in few days.
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Thanks
 
Hello! I have just noticed in bio letter we have to fill applicant’s information worksheet (AIW). There is one question regarding the race. While filling the I-485 we indicated ourselves as ‘white’ even we are from Central Asia. Instructions for I-485 says to choose Asian in case you are from East Asia, South East Asia (countries like Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan). Also we were consulted by other people who got their GC. Right now in the AIW there is now choice for ‘white’. What should I do?
 
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