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My online status changed to "New card is being produced" today. I would like to conclude my timeline in this post.

KCC receipt timeline:
  • 4/23 DV money order delivered; 4/28 cashed; 5/4 2NL; 5/17 receipt
AOS package timeline:
Principal applicant
  • 5/17 AOS delivered; 6/4 cashed; 6/8 NOA received; 7/8 Bio notice received with Bio date 7/26 shown (Bio date was later changed to 7/22)
Derivative applicant
  • 6/14 AOS delivered; 6/30 cashed; 7/6 NOA received; 7/22 Bio notice received onsite
Biometrics and Interview timeline:
  • 7/15 USCIS called to schedule interview on 7/22 for both applicants
  • 7/22 both Interview and Bio were completed at FO in Detroit, MI
  • 8/6 “New card produced” was shown in online status
Evidence for bona fide marriage I showed to IO during interview included: (My spouse and I live in different states)
  • Marriage certificate (original)
  • IRS transcript showing joint tax return
  • Our marriage photos and trip photos
  • Flight tickets showing we went on trips together or visited each other
  • Hotel reservation/confirmation with both our names shown
Thank Sm1smom, SusieQQQ and some active members for your help in this forum. I really got a lot info and help when reading spreadsheet and posts. Hope everyone can finish their AOS by 9/30.
 
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I did my walk-in biometric on Tuesday, i.e. August 03, 2021. However, it hasn't been updated on my online USCIS account yet. Is this normal or should I have to be worried?
 
yumyumjj said:
My online status changed to "New card is being produced" today. I would like to conclude my timeline in this post.

KCC receipt timeline:
  • 4/23 DV money order delivered; 4/28 cashed; 5/4 2NL; 5/17 receipt
AOS package timeline:
Principal applicant
  • 5/17 AOS delivered; 6/4 cashed; 6/8 NOA received; 7/8 Bio notice received with Bio date 7/26 shown (Bio date was later changed to 7/22)
Derivative applicant
  • 6/14 AOS delivered; 6/30 cashed; 7/6 NOA received; 7/22 Bio notice received onsite
Biometrics and Interview timeline:
  • 7/15 USCIS called to schedule interview on 7/22 for both applicants
  • 7/22 both Interview and Bio were completed at FO in Detroit, MI
  • 8/6 “New card produced” was shown in online status
Evidence for bona fide marriage I showed to IO during interview included: (My spouse and I live in different states)
  • Marriage certificate (original)
  • IRS transcript showing joint tax return
  • Our marriage photos and trip photos
  • Flight tickets showing we went on trips together or visited each other
  • Hotel reservation/confirmation with both our names shown
Thank Sm1smom, SusieQQQ and some active members for your help in this forum. I really got a lot info and help when reading spreadsheet and posts. Hope everyone can finish their AOS by 9/30.
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Congratulations!!
 
ysss said:
Hi @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ
A quick question: is there any disadvantage or negative impact if my lawyer attends the interview with me telephonically?
Thank you!
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Why do you feel you need your lawyer to attend your interview with you considering some cases are being approved without an interview? Were you out of status when you filed?
 
Any peeps out there who have been interviewed already and have had previous arrests? What exactly did the IO ask during the interview about it and how was it approached etc? If you wish to share.
 
Hello @Sm1smom,

My wife and I sent our document to the Chicago lockbox with two checks (1225$) on 1st July. We received our receipt number on 14th July by text separately, and our status was updated in the application. My wife's check passed immediately but my check had not been passed yet (I have had enough money in my account and my check has been correct). I've received my NOA Receipt (with zero balance) but my wife has not received it yet! (I am the main applicant and maybe they used my wife's check for me!!!)
We both have received our biometric letter simultaneously 2 days ago. I reached out to USCIS 1800 and they said biometric time scheduled 27th July for around the end of August for both, BUT one check has been holding since 30th July, and probably you will receive a letter about what to do + fine.
My question is:
1. In your opinion, what the content of this letter is?
2. Is it possible to send my document with a new check again? Because it may take a long time to receive the letter.
3. I should send all my documents? Or it is possible to send just a new check?
4. Is there any way to pay online (like the website: pay.gov) or in-person at the biometric appointment?

Thanks for your kind help in advance.
 
Sm1smom said:
Why do you feel you need your lawyer to attend your interview with you considering some cases are being approved without an interview? Were you out of status when you filed?
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No, I was on F1 status until I filled for AOS. I can ask her not to attend if it could have a negative impact.
 
pbj said:
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?
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Hi, all our 3 cases (wife, kid) have this status now. Asked Emma (live agent) today and she answered my child’s bio hasn’t been scheduled yet (ours are scheduled on 08/16). Didn’t try walk-in.
 
IAM2001 said:
Hello @Sm1smom,

My wife and I sent our document to the Chicago lockbox with two checks (1225$) on 1st July. We received our receipt number on 14th July by text separately, and our status was updated in the application. My wife's check passed immediately but my check had not been passed yet (I have had enough money in my account and my check has been correct). I've received my NOA Receipt (with zero balance) but my wife has not received it yet! (I am the main applicant and maybe they used my wife's check for me!!!)
We both have received our biometric letter simultaneously 2 days ago. I reached out to USCIS 1800 and they said biometric time scheduled 27th July for around the end of August for both, BUT one check has been holding since 30th July, and probably you will receive a letter about what to do + fine.
My question is:
1. In your opinion, what the content of this letter is?
2. Is it possible to send my document with a new check again? Because it may take a long time to receive the letter.
3. I should send all my documents? Or it is possible to send just a new check?
4. Is there any way to pay online (like the website: pay.gov) or in-person at the biometric appointment?

Thanks for your kind help in advance.
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1. I don’t have a crystal ball, I have no way of knowing what the content of a letter you haven’t received could be
2. You don’t have any evidence of your case or your wife’s being rejected for now, I don’t see a need to do so.
3. See 2 above ^^
4. No.
 
ysss said:
No, I was on F1 status until I filled for AOS. I can ask her not to attend if it could have a negative impact.
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Having your lawyer in attendance has no negative consequences, assuming your IO has been briefed ahead of time and is aware your lawyer will be joining your interview virtually.The lawyer obviously cannot answer any question on your behalf nor stop the IO from asking any pertinent question they need to ask in order to adjudicate your application.
 
Good morning Mom,

After asking Congressman office for a help in my situation, Congressman office were able to find out that USCIS even never printed and never sent my IL to me, so it was admin error. After that they have reopened my denied case and scheduled me a new interview appointment.
 
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Worker2020 said:
Good morning Mom,

After asking Congressman office for a help in my situation, Congressman office were able to find out that USCIS even never printed and never sent my IL to me, so it was admin error. After that they have reopened my denied case and scheduled me a new appointment.
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Great to hear they did this so quickly. When is your rescheduled interview?
 
lachina576 said:
Good morning. I have my appointment for Bio in August 09. I have not received the interview letter yet. Just I want to know if I am good in time with the process? I am afraid if I would not have to get my interview on time. Any recommendations? Thank you guys!
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Hello. please what's your case number? I want to know how many people have already been received.
Thank you.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. I don’t have a crystal ball, I have no way of knowing what the content of a letter you haven’t received could be
2. You don’t have any evidence of your case or your wife’s being rejected for now, I don’t see a need to do so.
3. See 2 above ^^
4. No.
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Hello mom, Thank you very much for your help,

I have three more questions:

1. What does it mean to hold a check at USCIS after two weeks of receiving it?
2. Despite holding the first check, if I do not send another check, how will they receive 1225$?
3. Since my check was held after two weeks, what is likely to happen to my case?

Thank you very much for your time, and I really appreciate any input on this matter.
 
Worker2020 said:
Good morning Mom,

After asking Congressman office for a help in my situation, Congressman office were able to find out that USCIS even never printed and never sent my IL to me, so it was admin error. After that they have reopened my denied case and scheduled me a new interview appointment.
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Worker2020 said:
August 27
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Oh my goodness! I am so happy for you. All the best with the interview and thanks for this update. Please keep us posted on your progress.
 
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