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DV 2021 AOS Only

Hi Mom
Is OPT pending a valid status at the time of interview?
What if OPT rejected before interview considering that I am I-485 pending?
 
BebePeachdeMars said:
Good afternoon everyone,

This is my first time posting here; I wanted to describe below my experience, hoping that it will help some folks in this emotional rollercoaster.
First, allow me to thank in particular @Sm1smom for putting all this info together. The AOS spreadsheet enabled me to avoid using the services of a lawyer - I saved a lot thanks to it! So a sincere thank you.

Please see below my timeline; could someone send me a link to add it to the spreadsheet ?):
  • April 30th: 330$ DV fee sent to KCC (cashier check)
  • May 4th (approximately) : check cashed
  • June 6th : DV fee receipt received in the mail
  • June 10th : Adjustment of status package sent to USCIS
  • June 22nd : Text from USCIS stating that case has been approved
  • July 13th : Call from immigration to schedule interview the next week
  • July 20th : Biometrics
  • July 22nd : Interview
  • July 22nd : Received interview notice in the mail (after the interview...)
  • July 22nd : Online status check : "New card being produced"
One thing I have to mention that is a bit special about my case - the officer directly called me on my cell (I thought it was a scam at first) to tell me to come the week after to do the interview and the bio (ASC same location than FO). I had to give his name to security and I could get in (everyone was super extremely nice at the FO, a stark contrast with the embassy when I got my last visa).

Bio experience : lasted 5 minutes, I stood in line to get into a room where an officer took fingerprints, picture, and signature on an electronic device. Only thing to say, the machine did not accept one of my finger (the ring one I think) on my right hand but it did not seem to bother the officer. And unfortunately for me, I had very puffy eyes that day so I am afraid that I won't look great on the green card ^^

Interview experience : It went well, the officer asked me to take an oath, then just went through the I-485 form and made me sign it. It lasted 20-30 minutes (I had to turn off my phone in the waiting room so I am not sure about how long it took exactly), I just made a change on the time when I moved in my current place. I showed her the original of my DS2019 to prove that I was not subject to the 2 years residency rule (I lost the passport with my J1), and that was pretty much everything. I drove home and one hour later case status was showing "card being produced".

I am a bit surprised, because the background check took less than 24h - is it something possible? And does the "Card being produced" status mean that my case is approved (and that the emotional rollercoaster is over) ?

Thank you all, and I wish you the best! I am sure we'll all make it!
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Really happy for you! Congrats!
 
Hello
We are very thankfull for this forum and all the free help we are giving to us. I think sometimes of so.e us wanna give back something. Could you put a link and description in the first page which whoever wanna make a donnation.
 
Filo222 said:
Hello
We are very thankfull for this forum and all the free help we are giving to us. I think sometimes of so.e us wanna give back something. Could you put a link and description in the first page which whoever wanna make a donnation.
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I think this forum is hosted by a law firm.
 
Sm1smom said:
Wow! Congratulations!!
AOS completed in under 2 months. That was super quick, one of the quickest I seem to recall. Which FO was this?
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It was Detroit, MI. I had a fairly straightforward case (no FTJ, I haven't been in the US for a long time so maybe that helped to have a quick background check). I think that frontloading my package helped too! Let see when I receive the GC. Is it normal to have such a fast background check though ?
 
@Sm1smom I had sent second package since I didn't receive the receipt for long time. I received the receipt for first package sent on 55 days before the receipt for second package. The cheque for the second package has not been cashed as I stopped payment on the second cheque. However, I did receive receipt number for second package as well. USCIS says they accepted the fingerprint fee for form I-485. Is it a good idea to send withdrawal letter to USCIS to withdraw the case for second receipt number?
 
Filo222 said:
Hello
We are very thankfull for this forum and all the free help we are giving to us. I think sometimes of so.e us wanna give back something. Could you put a link and description in the first page which whoever wanna make a donnation.
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Thank for the suggestion, it’s a nice one :). The service being provided here is being done on a voluntary basis. So speaking for myself, I do not accept any form of donations or gifts in return for the guidance I provide. All I ask is for anyone that has benefited here to pay it forward, go out of your way and be nice to a total stranger with no expectation of a reward for whatever you do.
 
BebePeachdeMars said:
It was Detroit, MI. I had a fairly straightforward case (no FTJ, I haven't been in the US for a long time so maybe that helped to have a quick background check). I think that frontloading my package helped too! Let see when I receive the GC. Is it normal to have such a fast background check though ?
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Your situation is actually not different from a lot of other applicants whose cases take much longer to complete. You were just fortunate, I suppose.
Most people clear the background check within 24 hours of bio capture completion regardless of how long (or short) they’ve lived in the US, so that is not unusual.
 
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bhanu_sigdel said:
@Sm1smom I had sent second package since I didn't receive the receipt for long time. I received the receipt for first package sent on 55 days before the receipt for second package. The cheque for the second package has not been cashed as I stopped payment on the second cheque. However, I did receive receipt number for second package as well. USCIS says they accepted the fingerprint fee for form I-485. Is it a good idea to send withdrawal letter to USCIS to withdraw the case for second receipt number?
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You can withdraw the second package if you like or leave it to continue going through the system until it eventually gets denied for insufficient payment, your call.
 
I just got the call back from Tier 2; She was very respectful and patient.
She told me that IO & FO are certainly aware of the situation (not having the bio yet!) and yet told me she can not schedule the bio within this short timeframe. She just advised me to attend the interview and the bio would be done afterward.
(P.S.: even Tier 2 could not see my scheduled interview on the system!)
 
Sm1smom said:
Your situation is actually not different from a lot of other applicants whose cases take much longer to complete. You were just fortunate, I suppose.
Most people clear the background check within 24 hours of bio capture completion regardless of how long (or short) they’ve lived in the US, so that is not unusual.
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Ok thank you for the clarification. I really wish you all to complete it on time :) even if it is really frustrating to keep waiting, keep hope!
 
Hey folks! We just succeeded at walking in for a bio appt at Philly's ASC. First, we were told to come on Monday morning again when they are less busy but when we already left the building and were about to confirm our uber the lady found us outside in the parking lot and said they could accept us today :). So thankful to her! Looking forward to our interview next Friday! :)
 
Yesterday, I got a call from the Field office saying that I have an interview on the same day. It was shocking I did not expect the interview because did not receive a notice. Inrush got all my documents and went for the interview not prepared. The officer explained that I did not receive the notice because wrong address from their side. The interview went smoothly for about 20 to 30 minutes. The officer said your case looks good. He said I will receive the card in ten days. I did not ask about the approval or security check results. I did my bio (10 days before the interview) on July 12. Surprisingly, few days before the interview I called the live agent asking if my interview was scheduled but they said no!! And my case Was a Finger fee received. The officer said that because this is a sensitive case does not show in the system.
Same day, my case was updated from "Finger fee received" to "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed". Does it mean my case was approved? Did I pass the background check?
 
Hi everyone

i missed my bio appointement by 1 month and 20 days, when I tried to “walk in” at 2 different ASC they both said the barcode wasn’t valid anymore. Should I try a third ASC or not? How can the barcode not be existing anymore?
Mom and Susie your answers will be highly appreciated.

thanks for the answers
 
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