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I am curious to know how we could know if a FO requires this or not. For example, my FO(San Francisco) in the previous year sent out ILs or even actual interviews before the bio letter or bio date based on the spreadsheet. Based on this I could guess that this location would not require it? (Can't tell this from this year unfort since everyone got the bio first seemingly) Technically, their policy might change over a year so..lol
Yes, a look at the previous timeline spreadsheets could be an indication of how the FO typically operates - that is why we maintain those. However, it's not just the FO, it may also have to do with the IO involved with the case. An IO with a higher work load may not be willing for applicants with pending background checks to get scheduled for an interview to enable them catchup. Or a new IO to the FO may decide to operate differently than a previous IO at the FO did.
 
USCIS can sometimes be confused themselves, as there are several departments involved with the process and they may not be cross-checking with one another at times.
hi mom
what would you recommend me to do ..the notice has a date and time ...just skip it at this point?
 
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Hi!

I sent my documents in the second week of May, Got NOA in the last week of May, and my FO is in Chicago.

Unfortunately, that is the only information in the letter. They did not give any more instructions for submitting it. Since it says "you can bring it to the interview" I was assuming that it would not affect the timeline of the interview but is that not the case?

Thanks!
If your FO is Chicago, saying all the people around you are getting their IL while nothing is happening with your case isn't quite accurate in that case, considering there are other Chicago folks who filed around when you did (or shortly after) who are also waiting for their IL. This is why context matter. Each FO operates independently of each other, you can't judge your progress (or lack of it) by what is happening with other cases in other FOs.

Regarding your medical report, I guess you'll just have to wait and take it with you to your interview if they did not provide information on how to send it in. I hope you're aware the CS's signature cannot be over 60 days when you do present it at your interview.
 
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Yes I did. I received my bio letter 2 days ago. The appointment date was Aug 12th. I thought it is a little late and walked-in with my daughter yesterday. It took not even more than 7 minutes for both of us.
awesome! has your case has been sent to your FO?
 
If your FO is Chicago, saying all the people around you are getting their IL while nothing is happening with your case isn't quite accurate in that case, considering there are other Chicago folks who filed around when you did (or shortly after) who are also waiting for their IL. This is why context matter. Each FO operates independently of each other, you can't judge your progress (or lack of it) by what is happening with other cases in other FOs.

Considering your medical report, I guess you'll just have to wait and take it with you to your interview if they did not provide information on how to send it in. I hope you're aware the CS's signature cannot be over 60 days when you do present it at your interview.
Thank you for the detailed information! I will get my medical report envelope in two days, so the timing would not be a problem.
I hope they send the interview appointment soon then. Thanks!
 
Alright, my case is still at NBC according to the live agent. (No wonder my interview is not scheduled)

Given the deadline, is this something to worry about now? Is there a way to push NBC to send my case to FO sooner?( tier 2 agent or congressional inquiry?) My bio is scheduled for 8/12. Or I could be patient a bit more…
 
Alright, my case is still at NBC according to the live agent. (No wonder my interview is not scheduled)

Given the deadline, is this something to worry about now? Is there a way to push NBC to send my case to FO sooner?( tier 2 agent or congressional inquiry?) My bio is scheduled for 8/12. Or I could be patient a bit more…
How about you stop stressing needlessly and wasting your time over something you have absolutely no? Focus on utilizing the information right in front of you. There are several other folks with SF as their FO who equally have not yet received their IL, you're not the only one facing this. Relax and stop taking everything some agent (be it on the phone or via EMMA) tells you as the gospel truth. Tier 1 agents see and know exactly what you see and know about your case when you check your case online yourself.
Take up Yoga, or something. DEEP BREATHES AND RELAX!
 
How about you stop stressing needlessly and wasting your time over something you have absolutely no? Focus on utilizing the information right in front of you. There are several other folks with SF as their FO who equally have not yet received their IL, you're not the only one facing this. Relax and stop taking everything some agent (be it on the phone or via EMMA) tells you as the gospel truth. Tier 1 agents see and know exactly what you see and know about your case when you check your case online yourself.
Take up Yoga, or something. DEEP BREATHES AND RELAX!
Am I recalling correctly that when britsimon did AOS at SF FO they batched him along with a bunch of others quite late, maybe into September even? (I’m too scared to try do a search on britsimon here lol)
 
I called the embassy and explained them about the urgency and they initiated everything from their end without me even filing the i824
So you didn't submit I824 at the end of your interview and just contacted the embassy? Have you submitted your spouses documents to KCC? Is it something we need to do for FTJ since it is a kind of CP processing?
 
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