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[toca]

Hi Toca -- I looked into requesting a Congressional intervention, but my bio appointment has been scheduled now (thankfully), so I've not actually done so yet. I live in CA-18 (Congresswoman Eshoo's district), so I looked her up at house.gov and found her "Help with a Federal Agency" page. But, like I said, I didn't actually complete the forms or make contact (yet, anyway!), as there have been some signs of movement for us.

Hi wilo108,
Thank you for your quick response. We waited 6.5 week since 1st NOA. I decided to initiate Congressional intervention. I live in CA-17 (Congressman Ro Khanna). Oh boy already builded up a lot of anxiety. Will keep everyone posted the outcome...! Toca

 

[mawanews]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I have my interview there tomorrow. Quick question - I just noticed on the bottom left-hand corner of the Interview Notice under the Federal Plaza address that my letter says "Ask for Sr. ISO Rossi". Did your letter have the same name listed on it? If not, did the name on your letter match the name of the person who actually interviewed you, or not? (Just wondering if we might have the same interviewer...)
Also, what updated financial documents did you need to provide? (paystubs? employer verification letter? etc)

No, our interview letter didn't say we should ask for anyone specific. We just registered at the reception and our IO picked us up. The IO had a different name. In terms of financial docs she asked if we wanted to submit the latest tax transcript, which we did. She also wanted to see originals of our passports, birth certificates, and the marriage certificate. All the best to you, and don't worry too much – the IOs seem to be very friendly in general.

 

[mawanews]

Quick question for mom and anyone who knows.. If you have already received NOA, Bio letter and IL, does this mean there are no issues with being in status? Theres a grey area with E3 visas and LCA's. It isn't quite clear whether extending an LCA (if visa has expired) means you can still legally work, considering you are still within your i94 period. So just looking over my documents for my interview, I have an LCA that takes me through to my i94 (jan 2022) yet my E3 expired June 2021. If there was an issue with this, would I have NOT received my NOA, bio and IL's? Hoping it isn't brought up at interview.

@elisap, as long as your I-94 and LCA are valid, everything should be fine. We had a similar situation with the E3 and E3D and everything worked out.

 

[DV21M]

I GOT MY INTERVIEW SCHEDULED!
My status online never updated and Emma kept telling me the interview was not scheduled yet, it didn’t show on the informed delivery but the letter was in the mail today!!!

 

[2021Ma]

I see. Is this second package going to be for both of you, or just one person? If one person, whose package are you re-sending?

yes, for both, and with new signed medical documents for both.
while we don't have a letter, we both would be on hold, so a new package for one person won't work.

by tomorrow, if you can find any better way, please give us your help
thank you

 

[elisap]

@elisap, as long as your I-94 and LCA are valid, everything should be fine. We had a similar situation with the E3 and E3D and everything worked out.

Oh wow this is a massive relief!

 

[Blade_]

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W...A...I...T!!!

Great detailed response!

 

[Sm1smom]

yes, for both, and with new signed medical documents for both.
while we don't have a letter, we both would be on hold, so a new package for one person won't work.

by tomorrow, if you can find any better way, please give us your help
thank you

Did you or your husband not previously state one of your payments was processed and your husband's NOA has already been received? So how can both be on hold in that case?

 

[msypan]

Hi Mom,

It's been two weeks since our interview at the Boston FO, and our case status still shows as "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed." At the end of the interview the IO told us he has our KCC file and our background checks have cleared and he has everything he needs, and that he just needs to do his checks. Someone else at the Boston FO (@swc) had their interview today and got the approval on the same day.

Do you think we should initiate a congressional inquiry at this time? Or is it premature?

Thanks!

 

[Jay07]

Friends we are so happy today. we were waiting for an interview letter but our case updated that NEW CAR D IS BEING PRODUCED. SO happy and thanks all friends here in special @Sm1smom. I hope God bless us all and help you all to complete this journey. Thanks again and can not believe it.
@Sm1smom I submitted congressional inquiry today (before seeing NEW CAR D IS BEING PRODUCED) , do u think i need to call them or leave it as it is? TIA

Happy for you

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

It's been two weeks since our interview at the Boston FO, and our case status still shows as "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed." At the end of the interview the IO told us he has our KCC file and our background checks have cleared and he has everything he needs, and that he just needs to do his checks. Someone else at the Boston FO (@swc) had their interview today and got the approval on the same day.

Do you think we should initiate a congressional inquiry at this time? Or is it premature?

Thanks!

I'll say give it like one or two more weeks. There's still plenty of time and visas left.

 

[msypan]

I'll say give it like one or two more weeks. There's still plenty of time and visas left.

Okay thanks Mom, appreciate your help as always!

 

[Lucio]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
I have my interview there tomorrow. Quick question - I just noticed on the bottom left-hand corner of the Interview Notice under the Federal Plaza address that my letter says "Ask for Sr. ISO Rossi". Did your letter have the same name listed on it? If not, did the name on your letter match the name of the person who actually interviewed you, or not? (Just wondering if we might have the same interviewer...)
Also, what updated financial documents did you need to provide? (paystubs? employer verification letter? etc)

Yes, we had the same name listed on the IL and the stamp on our passport shows the same name too. So I guess you have the same IO as ours today and I hope he will be as friendly with you as he was with us today!!
We provided him with our W2s and the most recent bank statements. No recent paystubs or employment verification letters were requested during the interview (to be 100% honest I do not remember if we were the ones to offers these as an update from the file we sent in June or if this was specifically requested by the IO).

 

[Sohaross]

Six hours after being interviewed. I (new card being produced).
very thankful to you. Honest to God, with out you, I will never make it.
thanks a million everyone.
speechless and I do not think any ward can express my gratitude to you Mom. Stay blessed.

 

[2021Ma]

Did you or your husband not previously state one of your payments was processed and your husband's NOA has already been received? So how can both be on hold in that case?

yes, my payment was processed, my husband has NOA( tier 2 said NOA for me was issued and may be lost in the way!), we both have receipt number by text, and both have bio by letter for next Monday. I think because my husband is the main applicant, my case cannot be continued. but I am not sure

 

[elisap]

Hi mom! Re my Issue I posted about today, the problem is that i did not file an i129 as my lawyer said i should be fine not to since my LCA was extended up till my i94 expiry Jan 2022 (even though E3 expired June 2022) Do you think this will be a problem for me and cause them not to approve my i485 due to lack of filing i129? I now see that others in my position filed for an i129.

 

[Sm1smom]

yes, my payment was processed, my husband has NOA( tier 2 said NOA for me was issued and may be lost in the way!), we both have receipt number by text, and both have bio by letter for next Monday. I think because my husband is the main applicant, my case cannot be continued. but I am not sure

So basically back to the response I previously provided here and here. I honestly can't provide any further guidance on this case as it is right now, wish I could, but I have no idea as to what is going on like I previously stated.

 

[2021Ma]

So basically back to the response I previously provided here and here. I honestly can't provide any further guidance on this case as it is right now, wish I could, but I have no idea as to what is going on like I previously stated.

I see, thanks for your time and response. I hope I will report good news to you.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi mom! Re my Issue I posted about today, the problem is that i did not file an i129 as my lawyer said i should be fine not to since my LCA was extended up till my i94 expiry Jan 2022 (even though E3 expired June 2022) Do you think this will be a problem for me and cause them not to approve my i485 due to lack of filing i129? I now see that others in my position filed for an i129.

I'm sorry, I have no idea. If your lawyer already told you that is not a problem, then maybe it's not.

 

[elisap]

I'm sorry, I have no idea. If your lawyer already told you that is not a problem, then maybe it's not.

Thanks mom. Do you know if anyone else that has been in my position but was successful at interview?