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Hello everyone!

My wife and I are in asylum pending since 2016. When my wife applied to it we were in legal non immigrant status (f1/f2) I am a dv2021 selectee and 8/26/2021 we had interview in Charlotte NC USCIS office. IO was polite, asked us not that many questions, said that everything in order and he is going to approve our case.
Today IO called me and said that he was misspoken and he can not approve our case because we “not in status while file 485 form”
We are working with attorney but I’m also looking for another option.

Is it worth to ask congressmen to help in this case?

I also aware of the precedent decision aka “Interim Decision #3501” and I’m wondering if that ever helped someone to approve with USCIS or thru court?

Thank you!
 
We had our Biometric today at Nashville, TN. The center was super busy and lucky we were the first in the que for our time slot. One question, my Wife's one or two fingers were not registered properly after multiple tries(i think it is only one). will this be a cause for concern? Has any one experienced this?
 
1. For those who were sponsored by a U.S citizen , did the officer ask if you need I-864 form?

2. Since form I-864 cannot be used for DV based AOS applications, did you bring document 9 FAM 302.8 (U) Public Charge to the interview?

3. What's the best way to convince the IO without seeming "like the lawyer expert type" or simply rude? I just want to make sure not to tick off the officer if this question comes up.

4. Hi Mom! I was reading the interview tips on the spreadsheet. I was wondering if I can bring an extract of the relevant information?

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Sm1smom said:
The 2019 Public Charge Rule not being in effect doesn’t mean the expectation to overcome public charge perception or to demonstrate one is fulfilling all of their expected obligations as a resident alien are no longer applicable. Including your tax transcripts is recommended.
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Will update it for sure! I had some photos.
 
Hi Mom and all, I just checked my case status this morning. my status changed from fingerprint fee was received to a new card is being produced. My interview was waived. Thank you so much for the wonderful information in this forum. Because of you, I didn't get a lawyer. I just followed everything you put together to help all of us. God bless you.
 
MKH said:
We had our Biometric today at Nashville, TN. The center was super busy and lucky we were the first in the que for our time slot. One question, my Wife's one or two fingers were not registered properly after multiple tries(i think it is only one). will this be a cause for concern? Has any one experienced this?
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I also had a finger that wasn't working, but it did not cause any problems or delays. I also know someone who did a mariage based AOS and had the same situation, and in her case it wasn't a problem either. However, I don't know to what extent we can generalize what is practiced at my ASC (that person and myself had our fingerprints taken at the same location) vs others. Wish you the best anyway !
 
ishmog said:
1. For those who were sponsored by a U.S citizen , did the officer ask if you need I-864 form?

2. Since form I-864 cannot be used for DV based AOS applications, did you bring document 9 FAM 302.8 (U) Public Charge to the interview?

3. What's the best way to convince the IO without seeming "like the lawyer expert type" or simply rude? I just want to make sure not to tick off the officer if this question comes up.

4. Hi Mom! I was reading the interview tips on the spreadsheet. I was wondering if I can bring an extract of the relevant information?

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3. You just need to use your discretion, this is not like going in for a multiple choice exam.
4. The links were provided for that reason. Plus statements such as "only present this document ...", "draw the IO's attention to ..." (which are displayed on your above snippet) are pointers indicating one should print and take those along (as part of being prepared).
 
Sm1smom said:
What do you see as of today?
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Still the same "fingerprint fee received" as per case status online. Since they requested the info on fee deficiency last Friday, I will wait patiently maybe until Thursday. If nothing changes then I will ask congressman to initiate another inquiry.
 
Danil said:
Hello everyone!

My wife and I are in asylum pending since 2016. When my wife applied to it we were in legal non immigrant status (f1/f2) I am a dv2021 selectee and 8/26/2021 we had interview in Charlotte NC USCIS office. IO was polite, asked us not that many questions, said that everything in order and he is going to approve our case.
Today IO called me and said that he was misspoken and he can not approve our case because we “not in status while file 485 form”
We are working with attorney but I’m also looking for another option.

Is it worth to ask congressmen to help in this case?

I also aware of the precedent decision aka “Interim Decision #3501” and I’m wondering if that ever helped someone to approve with USCIS or thru court?

Thank you!
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You can reach out to your congress person if you like, however your congressman/woman cannot compel or guide USCIS on case adjudication.
 
jeylohnen said:
Still the same "fingerprint fee received" as per case status online. Since they requested the info on fee deficiency last Friday, I will wait patiently maybe until Thursday. If nothing changes then I will ask congressman to initiate another inquiry.
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So that is not the same thing as can't see anything on the case. Plus the AOS Process Spreadsheet already says most will not see any case update until after case adjudication, so not seeing any update is not unusual.
 
Toru_Toru said:
Hi Mom and all, I just checked my case status this morning. my status changed from fingerprint fee was received to a new card is being produced. My interview was waived. Thank you so much for the wonderful information in this forum. Because of you, I didn't get a lawyer. I just followed everything you put together to help all of us. God bless you.
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Congratulations and thanks for the update.
 
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