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Hi friends! We received our GCs today. We still need some time to process it but I'm already feeling like "Dobby is a free elf" :)! I am very thankful for all the support you guys gave to me! This has been a tough journey for all of us who were waiting so long but it has all chances for a happy ending! Sending vibes of the smooth and quick road to the GC to every one of you!
 
dapapa said:
Hi friends! We received our GCs today. We still need some time to process it but I'm already feeling like "Dobby is a free elf" :)! I am very thankful for all the support you guys gave to me! This has been a tough journey for all of us who were waiting so long but it has all chances for a happy ending! Sending vibes of the smooth and quick road to the GC to every one of you!
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Congrats!
:)
 
ishmog said:
Well, down here in Florida, our senators are Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. Both are not exactly pro-immigration. So, I don't really have a choice in my situation.
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Kinda same in Mississippi (I didn’t expect anything different tbh) but at least one of them didn’t directly vote against the programs itself (that I could find online) but what you gonna do, right? Maybe it doesn’t even matter, in all honesty
 
dapapa said:
Hi friends! We received our GCs today. We still need some time to process it but I'm already feeling like "Dobby is a free elf" :)! I am very thankful for all the support you guys gave to me! This has been a tough journey for all of us who were waiting so long but it has all chances for a happy ending! Sending vibes of the smooth and quick road to the GC to every one of you!
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That's fantastic! So happy for you guys!
 
dapapa said:
Hi friends! We received our GCs today. We still need some time to process it but I'm already feeling like "Dobby is a free elf" :)! I am very thankful for all the support you guys gave to me! This has been a tough journey for all of us who were waiting so long but it has all chances for a happy ending! Sending vibes of the smooth and quick road to the GC to every one of you!
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Great! Congratulations! :)
 
Hi guys,

I got my interview but not biometrics. is it possible to call ASC to ask for an appointment, or just go there in person? by saying that you have an interview a few days later
 
Dejavu9334 said:
Hi guys,

I got my interview but not biometrics. is it possible to call ASC to ask for an appointment, or just go there in person? by saying that you have an interview a few days later
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You cannot bring an interview letter to try a walk-in. You can only attempt a walk-in at an ASC with a biometrics letter, and even that's not guaranteed.

Plenty of people here are able to get their biometrics done/scheduled by the IO during the interview!

Plus, you can't really "call" your ASC. The only thing you can do is get Tier 2 to call you back and help you with the biometrics, but since your interview is around 2 weeks away, I personally don't think it's necessary.
 
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I recently received my interview letter and the documents list include G-325A. I guess it doesn’t apply to us since it’s made for DACA cases, right? Thanks in advance!
 
Hi, just an update
I talked to a live agent through emma, last week of july, and asked them what I can do to make the process faster and they made an expedited request for me. Yesterday I received a mail from my field office, Brooklyn, to send them more documents supporting my request. I'm sending them everything tomorrow. as I haven't received my bio letter nor interview letter, i hope the fact that the letter came from FO means they have already sent my file.
 
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I did the expedite request and it has been 20 days since they send me a notice saying your case is under expedited review. Last week I initiated the congressional inquiry, and they replied quickly like in three days of the inquiry. I got an information saying my Bio is schedule for August 24. I applied for my Wife as well, after one week of my expedite request, I requested for the expedited request on behalf of my wife, however we did not get any response yet. Its almost a month. I talked to live agent through EMMA and he said the case is at NBC and wait for few days about the expedite decision. So, BIO is schedule for me only. I am curious is there any benefit to do congressional inquiry or any other for my wife? As I am the applicant, and my bio is scheduled, if I mention it to congressman or anyone in USCIS, will they help? If we can have a bio at the same time, it would be great, as I need to drive almost 3 hours to reach the field office. Any suggestions please?

NOTE: It seems my case was proceed because of the expedited request, because, my wife's one is still at NBC and no scheduling. So, expedite request really helped in my case. if you are applying for expedite request, you need to do it separately for each applicant, even they are your derivatives or spouse.
 
My FO is Los Angeles and my NOA was made on June 29. What bothers me is I still haven't received an Interview Letter but looking at the spreadsheet some people with LA as an FO already have received theirs. How come? Can we contact the FO directly?
 
MrBlueSky said:
My FO is Los Angeles and my NOA was made on June 29. What bothers me is I still haven't received an Interview Letter but looking at the spreadsheet some people with LA as an FO already have received theirs. How come? Can we contact the FO directly?
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You can't contact your FO directly and I don't see you on the spreadsheet.

Have you done anything such as Tier 2 call, congressional inquiry, etc.?
 
Hello,
I recieved my Noa on june 26th, bio letter on july 13th did walk-in on july 20th. All the other applicants from dallas FO have received interview letter around sharing similar timeline and some after my timeline too. Any advices should I wait for a week or go ahead for tier 2 agents or congressional inquiry? Thank you!
 
MrBlueSky said:
My FO is Los Angeles and my NOA was made on June 29. What bothers me is I still haven't received an Interview Letter but looking at the spreadsheet some people with LA as an FO already have received theirs. How come? Can we contact the FO directly?
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Ask your lawyer if he has a direct contact for your FO - if he does, ask him to do the follow up.
 
Sarishma said:
Hello,
I recieved my Noa on june 26th, bio letter on july 13th did walk-in on july 20th. All the other applicants from dallas FO have received interview letter around sharing similar timeline and some after my timeline too. Any advices should I wait for a week or go ahead for tier 2 agents or congressional inquiry? Thank you!
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Try the Tier 2 approach now. Or Emma - they may be able to see the date if the interview has been scheduled by your FO and entered into their central database.
 
Sm1smom said:
Try the Tier 2 approach now. Or Emma - they may be able to see the date if the interview has been scheduled by your FO and entered into their central database.
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I tried with emma. I’m told interview has not been scheduled yet. Different agents have different asnwer on where my case is at. Some says it is still at nbc and some says sent off to dallas FO. I might have to check again tomorrow, i guess. Nothing for today.
 
Hi everyone,

I'm going to submit this Digital Privacy Release Form on my congressman's website. Below is a draft that I wrote in the description box: "Please explain the problem*"

I would appreciate it if someone can crosscheck this draft and let me know if there is anything else that should be added to make my case more appealing and more convincing. Please let me know if there are any unnecessary details that needs to be removed as well. Thank you!
_____________________


Dear Congressman,

I am submitting this form to request your office's help in finding the status of my Diversity Visa Based adjustment of status (I-485) application which is currently being processed at the USCIS Tampa Field Office. I filed my I-485 application in May 2021. The timeframe to process a Diversity Visa application is limited to one fiscal year (October 1st - September 30th). Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, my adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2021. I cannot get any benefit from my Diversity Visa selection after that date. Therefore, I only have 52 days left as of today (August 9, 2021) for my case to be approved or denied.

My application has been going smoothly so far. All that remains is for me to attend my interview at my designated USCIS Field Office and wait for my case approval. It's been 34 days since I went for my Biometrics Appointment. However, my Case Status has not been updated to show that my biometrics data were collected. I am still waiting for my interview letter but the progress seems to be very slow in Tampa, FL. I am worried that my case won't be fully processed by September 30, 2021.

This is the main reason why I am requesting for help from your office. Your assistance will be greatly beneficial to throw some light in my case and may even speed up the processing time.


Here is a timeline of my application process so far:

DV2021 - Adjustment of Status, Case# 2021AF00029XXX
USCIS Tampa Field Office
Country of Origin: Mauritius
Current Visa Status: F-1 OPT Student from University of Central Florida

03/16/21 - Paid Diversity Visa (DV) administrative fee and sent the check to Department of State (DoS)
03/18/21 - DV fee delivered to DoS
03/22/21 - DV fee check was cashed
04/13/21 - KCC 2nd Notification Letter received (confirmation letter that I am doing Adjustment Of Status)
04/13/21 - DV administrative fee receipt received by mail
04/26/21 - Went for my Immigration Medical Exam
04/29/21 - Picked up medical exam sealed envelope containing Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination
05/03/21 - Adjustment of Status (AOS) package shipped via FedEx
05/04/21 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox
05/25/21 - Application Acceptance Text / E-mail Received
05/26/21 - Check Payment Cashed
05/30/21 - Received Form I-797C, Notice Of Action
06/10/21 - Case was transferred to USCIS Tampa Field Office
06/14/21 - Received biometrics appointment letter
07/06/21 - Biometrics appointment completed

## / ## / ## - *Currently waiting for interview Letter*

I am deeply grateful and I appreciate your office's assistance in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you require further details on my case. Thank you.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName
Email : name@knights.ucf.edu
Phone : (###) ### - ####
 
ishmog said:
Hi everyone,

I'm going to submit this Digital Privacy Release Form on my congressman's website. Below is a draft that I wrote in the description box: "Please explain the problem*"

I would appreciate it if someone can crosscheck this draft and let me know if there is anything else that should be added to make my case more appealing and more convincing. Please let me know if there are any unnecessary details that needs to be removed as well. Thank you!
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Dear Congressman,

I am submitting this form to request your office's help in finding the status of my Diversity Visa Based adjustment of status (I-485) application which is currently being processed at the USCIS Tampa Field Office. I filed my I-485 application in May 2021. The timeframe to process a Diversity Visa application is limited to one fiscal year (October 1st - September 30th). Regardless of when a visa number becomes available, my adjustment of status process must be completed by September 30, 2021. I cannot get any benefit from my Diversity Visa selection after that date. Therefore, I only have 52 days left as of today (August 9, 2021) for my case to be approved or denied.

My application has been going smoothly so far. All that remains is for me to attend my interview at my designated USCIS Field Office and wait for my case approval. It's been 34 days since I went for my Biometrics Appointment. However, my Case Status has not been updated to show that my biometrics data were collected. I am still waiting for my interview letter but the progress seems to be very slow in Tampa, FL. I am worried that my case won't be fully processed by September 30, 2021.

This is the main reason why I am requesting for help from your office. Your assistance will be greatly beneficial to throw some light in my case and may even speed up the processing time.


Here is a timeline of my application process so far:

DV2021 - Adjustment of Status, Case# 2021AF00029XXX
USCIS Tampa Field Office
Country of Origin: Mauritius
Current Visa Status: F-1 OPT Student from University of Central Florida

03/16/21 - Paid Diversity Visa (DV) administrative fee and sent the check to Department of State (DoS)
03/18/21 - DV fee delivered to DoS
03/22/21 - DV fee check was cashed
04/13/21 - KCC 2nd Notification Letter received (confirmation letter that I am doing Adjustment Of Status)
04/13/21 - DV administrative fee receipt received by mail
04/26/21 - Went for my Immigration Medical Exam
04/29/21 - Picked up medical exam sealed envelope containing Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination
05/03/21 - Adjustment of Status (AOS) package shipped via FedEx
05/04/21 - AOS package delivered at Chicago Lockbox
05/25/21 - Application Acceptance Text / E-mail Received
05/26/21 - Check Payment Cashed
05/30/21 - Received Form I-797C, Notice Of Action
06/10/21 - Case was transferred to USCIS Tampa Field Office
06/14/21 - Received biometrics appointment letter
07/06/21 - Biometrics appointment completed

## / ## / ## - *Currently waiting for interview Letter*

I am deeply grateful and I appreciate your office's assistance in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you require further details on my case. Thank you.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName
Email : name@knights.ucf.edu
Phone : (###) ### - ####
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Just my opinion:

The first paragraph is fine.

The second is confusing. You say that your application has been going smoothly so far, and that "all that remains" is one step, so if I were to read this request my first question would be, so why do you need my help?

No need to add your timeline. It only shows that your case is being processed as it should, which suggests that you are not asking for help because you need it but because you are anxious.

Just end it with "This is the main reason why I am requesting for help from your office. Your assistance will be greatly beneficial to throw some light in my case and may even speed up the processing time."
 
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