Not trying to say the worse for you but..... ...one of my friend went to the interview they said they have everything and case can be approved... but later found out they still didnt have the KCC file (Depends on the officer) ..worst case scenario your approval gets delayed by a week or 2 . Either ways i think your on safe side.
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Thanks for your response. I am wondering how did your friend find out about the KCC file?
Curious to hear what exactly you ask when you get a call back from Tier 2? Do you tell them about the time sensitive DV case and ask them to talk to FO to schedule an interview?!
Hello Everyone,
I had the interview today at Lawrence, MA field office and the experience is as follows. Would be helpful for folks who has their interview scheduled prior to biometrics.
I arrived about 25 minutes prior to the application and I had to wait for 1 and half hours in the waiting room before I was called. The IO officer was in his late 50's and was friendly and kind person. He was aware of the DV deadline and probable handled DV cases before. As soon as the interview started he told me that he could not give a decision today since he don't have my security check cleared. He told that since we are tight on schedule he would walk me to the ASC office and try to get my biometrics done after the interview. I was very happy since I tried to walk in (appointment scheduled on 8/16) for the biometrics last week but security refused. He then asked me whether I have additional documents to be submitted and I didn't have any documents since I submitted everything with my package. He also signed me a form to waive the presence of my lawyer (I didn't even talked with my lawyer after filing the package
) since I got the chance of filing it from my office lawyer. (But frankly, I was the one who did everything --Thanks to this forum; and the lawyer just checked my documents and I don't think you need to hire a lawyer since they could complicate the matter, I just did it because it was free and I made sure she did everything properly according to the mom had instructed)
He went through the i-485 and checked whether I had done any mistakes. There was only one mistake on my SSN number which he corrected. He asked me about my wife and I told him I hope to file a FTJ upon receiving a decision on my case. After going through the documents, he said that everything looks good and case is approvable but he has to wait for the security check. He didn't ask for any original certificates or other documents apart from my passport.
After the interview he walked me to the ASC, talked with the officer and I was able to give my biometrics there.
Thank you very much Mom, Susie, Raphael and everyone that got me this far and answered even my dumb questions. Hope that I get security check quickly and final decision soon. Depending on the decision I would try to talk with the embassy to get the FTJ case(which is unrealistic taking the timeline in to consideration).
Good luck for everyone and don't be too stress out, we all would make it!!!
I had the interview today at Lawrence, MA field office and the experience is as follows. Would be helpful for folks who has their interview scheduled prior to biometrics.
I arrived about 25 minutes prior to the application and I had to wait for 1 and half hours in the waiting room before I was called. The IO officer was in his late 50's and was friendly and kind person. He was aware of the DV deadline and probable handled DV cases before. As soon as the interview started he told me that he could not give a decision today since he don't have my security check cleared. He told that since we are tight on schedule he would walk me to the ASC office and try to get my biometrics done after the interview. I was very happy since I tried to walk in (appointment scheduled on 8/16) for the biometrics last week but security refused. He then asked me whether I have additional documents to be submitted and I didn't have any documents since I submitted everything with my package. He also signed me a form to waive the presence of my lawyer (I didn't even talked with my lawyer after filing the package
) since I got the chance of filing it from my office lawyer. (But frankly, I was the one who did everything --Thanks to this forum; and the lawyer just checked my documents and I don't think you need to hire a lawyer since they could complicate the matter, I just did it because it was free and I made sure she did everything properly according to the mom had instructed)He went through the i-485 and checked whether I had done any mistakes. There was only one mistake on my SSN number which he corrected. He asked me about my wife and I told him I hope to file a FTJ upon receiving a decision on my case. After going through the documents, he said that everything looks good and case is approvable but he has to wait for the security check. He didn't ask for any original certificates or other documents apart from my passport.
After the interview he walked me to the ASC, talked with the officer and I was able to give my biometrics there.
Thank you very much Mom, Susie, Raphael and everyone that got me this far and answered even my dumb questions. Hope that I get security check quickly and final decision soon. Depending on the decision I would try to talk with the embassy to get the FTJ case(which is unrealistic taking the timeline in to consideration).
Good luck for everyone and don't be too stress out, we all would make it!!!
Update with my expedite request. On August 3rd my status was changed to "Expedite Request Received. On August 2, 2021, we received your request for expedited processing on your Form I-485...".
I contacted Emma today and the agent told me that my bio appointment is scheduled for August 30-th and the letter was mailed on August 3rd. I am not sure that my expedite request is related to this case progress (most likely no). Now I am waiting for the letter and I will try to do a walk-in.
MorningmyGC@7
Member
Wow.. God is good. Please @Appalachian keep us updated. Let us know the notice date on the IL and if your case status changes to Interview scheduled. Thanks.
Hey folks in SF area who are waiting for IL! Do you guys have any update in terms of the interview date?
I see on the spreadsheet only a few people like @Littleprincess finished the interview but don't see anything else yet. Even in San Jose FO too.
CC @SimonTemplar86, @pbj @iamastoic.
I see on the spreadsheet only a few people like @Littleprincess finished the interview but don't see anything else yet. Even in San Jose FO too.
CC @SimonTemplar86, @pbj @iamastoic.
Appalachian
Member
Notice date is 8/2. The status still says biometrics taken. Will update if that changes
SimonTemplar86
Member
@Ybuster - no news from my side regarding the interview date - wondering whether its time to get anxious but the rational side of me argues that since I'm not the outlier, its more indicative that SF office likely is waiting for bio to come through
Appalachian
Member
Hi @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ
First of all, I appreciate all the tremendous support that you are providing here.
I have a question regarding my interview letter. The letter requests to bring filled i864 (it says must). I thought that was not required for DV process. Furthermore, there is no one to sponsor my case since I am a full time employee. Also, I have my wife applying with me as a derivative applicant. Do you think the request was just general or am I required to fill the form? And to me, it looks like the form i864 is not to be filled by principal applicant.
About my income: I don’t fall under the poverty line.
Need your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.
First of all, I appreciate all the tremendous support that you are providing here.
I have a question regarding my interview letter. The letter requests to bring filled i864 (it says must). I thought that was not required for DV process. Furthermore, there is no one to sponsor my case since I am a full time employee. Also, I have my wife applying with me as a derivative applicant. Do you think the request was just general or am I required to fill the form? And to me, it looks like the form i864 is not to be filled by principal applicant.
About my income: I don’t fall under the poverty line.
Need your thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.
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Diamond_Water
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MorningmyGC@7
Member
Thanks @Appalachian .that was quick. wondering if they are using priority mail...
Wow that’s great! You got an august interview nice. Yeah that’s very strange that you got the letter and emma said that. I think it just means the online system hasn’t updated. Or try to ask again and hope you get someone else ?
Diamond_Water
Active Member
I'm not surprised if the online system update late.
I also have the same question with @Appalachian but I'm a student, and my STEM-OPT has ended at end of march.
he sent an email to KCC - they replied stating that his file was not requested by USCIS at that time
jasperrrr.c
Active Member
@Diamond_Water Congrats!
@elisap I don't think there's a point for @Diamond_Water to ask EMMA anymore. the IL says it all!
Glad to see LA moving!
@elisap I don't think there's a point for @Diamond_Water to ask EMMA anymore. the IL says it all!
Glad to see LA moving!
Appalachian
Member
It’s the regular one