1. Your affirmative interview is related to your asylum filing, so I can't comment on that, sorry.
You can try the chat again in a couple of days.
Sorry for the belated reply. I didn't check the forum for a few days.
Did the lawyer explain that a mandamus forces action, and if they don’t have enough yet (example background check not complete) to grant the green card that the only action they can take is denial?
Do you think a congressperson will take the case if they already have mandamus going? Mandamus is supposed to be absolute last resort afaik
You locate your congress man/woman’s website, look for instructions on how to contact them and request their assistance with following up on your case with USCIS.
Most likely not, if the information is disclosed upfront. I wouldn’t discourage the OP from trying.
Just be patient, you’ll find out soon enough when the letter shows up.
i know they are not all the same, but my congressperson asks what other actions you have taken on the case.
Then OP will need to disclose if asked, in which case they most likely wouldn’t take on the case.
I am so happy for you!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!!!
Check the spreadsheet’s FAQ section! Should be listed.
Attend the interview together if a separate notice doesn’t show up for her by your interview date.
Amazing!!
Great! Congratulations!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
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!!!
