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Sm1smom said:
I'm sorry I don't quite understand your post/question. If you got an expedited Bio request from your FO, you should be able to complete the bio as such.
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Sorry my English,
He or she got it from FO by email and mine by mail
He or she could do wake in because of what the FO state in email , I couldn't do wake in
Hopefully you could understand it ...
 
Hey mom,
My opt date started on 07/08/2021 and I started working on 07/12/2021. My company has a policy to hold the pay stub for a month(meaning, my first pay will only run on 08/15/2021).So, my question is, what can I take during my interview for the evidence of my employment? can I just explain it to the IO, or do I need to take any other document with me?
 
Abdulmalik said:
Sorry my English,
He or she got it from FO by email and mine by mail
He or she could do wake in because of what the FO state in email , I couldn't do wake in
Hopefully you could understand it ...
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Okay, I think you're referring to this post - this person got their bio notice by email, and the email "stated that this request was a field office expedite to process me as quickly as possible and the email also mentioned that I can appear at my earliest convenience, and that the best times are in the afternoon when there are fewer applications" - so this person was able to do a walk-in. You on the other hand got your bio notice by mail - basically the regular process, nothing expedited about the bio notice, and you haven't been able to do a walk-in. You situation is not the same as theirs, the ASC is not obligated to take you as a walk-in if they're not able to and have not been instructed to do so.
 
Love00 said:
Hey mom,
My opt date started on 07/08/2021 and I started working on 07/12/2021. My company has a policy to hold the pay stub for a month(meaning, my first pay will only run on 08/15/2021).So, my question is, what can I take during my interview for the evidence of my employment? can I just explain it to the IO, or do I need to take any other document with me?
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Employment Offer letter or Employment Verification Letter?
 
Sm1smom said:
When I post something, it is not a made up story. What I post is typically based on historical precedent. Yes, @nimaaghli, an Iranian male got approved two weeks after bio completion - one of the few exceptions we see now and then. It doesn’t disprove the observed fact that most Iranian males (also seen a few Iranian females by the way) tend to undergo prolonged background check.
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Hi Mom. I was wondering based on your observation through last years, do you have an estimate how long is the average background check for Iranian people? I know this would be a rough estimate though. A lot of us did our bios recently and wondering how long it would take for us to be cleared since we are getting closer to the deadline
 
Ybuster said:
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.
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My case status changed to "case ready to be scheduled for an interview" 6 days ago. (FYI my bio is scheduled to be on 8/20/21) I tried asking Emma but they have the same information. I think we probably need to wait a bit more but I'll keep asking Emma from time to time. Maybe SF batches their interviews and we might get ours around the same time?
 
Sorenk said:
Hi Mom. I was wondering based on your observation through last years, do you have an estimate how long is the average background check for Iranian people? I know this would be a rough estimate though. A lot of us did our bios recently and wondering how long it would take for us to be cleared since we are getting closer to the deadline
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I have not been tracking that, so I'm tempted to say I'm sorry I don't know. However, for DV based cases USCIS try to fast-track them as much as they can, especially towards the end of the FY. For family or employment based AOS, it wouldn't be unusual for them to be on AP for several months or years. In general, if you're likely to face a prolonged background check, I think you will already have some kind of idea based on how your NIV processing went before you came into the US.
 
qwertysss said:
I did all the actions with a lawyer. Submitted the AOS package and then filing the mandamus by a lawyer
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So basically, the lawyer took your money for no reason. Any good and decent lawyer would have known there is absolutely no justification for filing initiating a WOM just one month after AOS filing. Hopefully, the WOM you filed wouldn't cause more harm for your case as a matter of fact considering it is rather frivolous - no court can compel USCIS to adjudicate a case filed in one month with a WOM filed the very next month. Your FO may actually decide to see the WOM filing through the court process, and by the time that comes around, the FY could well be over, which basically means that is the end of your DV based AOS application.

qwertysss said:
I am dv2021.
I applied in early June for AOS in Brooklyn
at the end of June, I received receipts by mail, and at the beginning of July, I also filed a mandamus (complaint) to process my case and waiting for an answer from the court.
Two months have passed since the application for the AOS, and my out-of-state friends have already received a request for fingerprinting.
35 days have already passed since receiving receipts. I asked about my case in the chat on the USCIS website, but there is no information about my bio or interview. general answers, that there is a big queue and that's it. I looked at the timeline spreadsheet, but there are not many people from Brooklyn in the spreadsheet and the time for passing all the steps is very long.
My case is still pending, and I have already begun to fear that I will not get an interview before September 30th. What steps can I take to make my case progress? what are my chances in Brooklyn, New York?
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To your initial post, there are about 5 Brooklyn filers on the spreadsheet, so that is plenty enough compared to some other FOs. Of those 5, one filed since Oct 2020 and they're still waiting for the interview letter - you filed in June, that is nothing compared to this person. Another filed in Oc 2020 also, they only recently got their IL for Aug. Of the remaining 3, only one has completed the interview process. This basically shows you're not alone, your FO is aware of DV cases, yes they may appear slow, but they are certainly aware. You need to exercise some patience and stop comparing your case to those of your other friends who are under some different FOs from yours. Each FO operates differently. Compare your progress with other folks from your FO.

Spend some time on the phone calling USCIS or chat online with EMMA to find out if your bio has been scheduled. That is where you need to start from.
 
You filed a writ of mandamus just a month after submitting your application? Whose advice was that ??

edit: ok read the follow up posts …
qwertysss said:
I applied in early June for AOS in Brooklyn
at the end of June, I received receipts by mail, and at the beginning of July, I also filed a mandamus (complaint) to process my case and waiting for an answer from the court.
Two months have passed since the application for the AOS, and my out-of-state friends have already received a request for fingerprinting.
35 days have already passed since receiving receipts. I asked about my case in the chat on the USCIS website, but there is no information about my bio or interview. general answers, that there is a big queue and that's it. I looked at the timeline spreadsheet, but there are not many people from Brooklyn in the spreadsheet and the time for passing all the steps is very long.
My case is still pending, and I have already begun to fear that I will not get an interview before September 30th. What steps can I take to make my case progress? what are my chances in Brooklyn, New York?
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Hey there! I wanted to ask questions regarding a congressional inquiry in case I need to do it at some point so I know what to do. I understand that you need to contact the representative of House or Senate in your residential district (either of them?) , but wanted to dig in a bit more. Appreciate your thoughts.
  1. When you contact them, you simply send them an email to the office? (Or from the website)
  2. When you are contacting, what exactly do you tell them? Do you ask them to take actions like contacting FO regarding our case to schedule an interview? In that case, you add your receipt number & explanation of DV situations & Field Office info etc?
  3. Given the timeline, at what point should we consider initiating one to schedule an interview? (my FO is SF but not much seem to be happening for other people too.)
If anyone have experience in initiating one, would love to hear your experience. Thank you so much!
 
Sorry, but I have to ask this again. so when the officer says "we have received your biometrics", how should it be interpreted? I know that I should have asked her and it is my fault that I didn't. just looking for some clarification here
 
snzbrn said:
Sorry, but I have to ask this again. so when the officer says "we have received your biometrics", how should it be interpreted? I know that I should have asked her and it is my fault that I didn't. just looking for some clarification here
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they have your fingerprinted and you should wait for ur interview.
 
alves.sebastiao said:
@Sm1smom quick question:
My OPT expires in August 24,
I have my pending I485 (waiting for the interview), I also have EAD from my pending asylum that I never used. when my OPT EAD expire in august 24, will it be okay to use it my asylum EAD? will it bring any negative effect on my pending AOS? TIA
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It shouldn't impact the pending AOS application.
 
Dear Mom,

1. Is the remaining time enough for applying an I-824 after my possible affirmative interview which is on 24th August?

2. If I get the GC, could it affect my ongoing asylum based I-730 process (since August 2020)?

3. Is it possible to apply for I-765 (renewal) and I-131 after my affirmative interview? I sent I-485 alone.

Thanks in advance.
 
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