SusieQQQ
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sounds like time for a congressperson to get involved.
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Blade_
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Had our interview on Monday. Went to the FO along with my wife and infant daughter. Although my daughter was not an applicant, they had no issue with her coming with us. After a thorough inspection of her stroller, they let us in. We were seated in a waiting area and the IO came for us in around 10 minutes.
IO was nice and polite. IO put us under oath and said that they know that they should process our cases ASAP. I had few corrections to the form and had few updated documents which I presented and explained what they were, to which IO commented that we are better-prepared than most the applicants. Then IO asked for our passports, old or new, birth certificates, ID cards. I had a new BC (ordered the original just recently), and IO scanned that along with our expired ID cards. IO confirmed our addresses, date of marriage, and date of entry to the US. IO also commented how well-behaved our daughter was and that most infants are disruptive. I, of course, wanted to knock on the wood at that point but the only wood around was IO’s desk and so I didn’t do that! Then IO opened the new sealed I-693 forms that I presented. IO had a hard time opening the envelopes for which IO commented that these envelopes are definitely sealed! I mentioned earlier that our CS notified us that they forgot to mark the vaccination requirement and reissued the forms. IO commented that they realize that for most applicants during the interview and have to ask them to redo that and that it was very nice of our CS to inform us and that Illinois doctor’s “are like whatever!” and don’t care that much.
Then IO checked our marriage certificate and was interested on how it looks and made couple comments on how marriage certificates from other states look like. Then IO asked where we met and was surprised from the answer and said that is the first time someone gives that answer. IO checked if our BG check was received and said that they have them and only need to add them to our file. I asked the IO if they have our KCC file, which IO did not know what it meant but then I asked if they have our file from DOS to which IO answered yes and that they have sent a lot of things and whatever they had.
Then IO went over yes/no questions, started with my wife and her visa denial, but was ok after a one-liner answer and did not ask further. Then IO asked me on my status during my stay in the US and asked how I paid for the school. At that point my daughter got restless in my arms and IO told me that I can stand up if I want. Then the IO asked my wife about her status in the US, and also how she paid for the school.
My daughter fall sleep instantly when I stood up and when IO realized that started speaking quietly and said that they knows that they have to process the file by the end of FY but it is ok if we receive the decision letter in mail later in October as post sometimes takes few weeks to deliver the mail and they will let us know by mail if they need any other documents. I said that feel free to ask for any documents now and IO said at this point they don’t need anything else. I also said that also feel free to email or call me if you need any other documents later. Then we started to leave and I asked if they will give a letter of completion of the interview, to which IO said you will receive a decision in mail in 4-6 weeks. I asked IO’s name again in the hallway and thanked for the time.
Unlike other Chicago folks, there have been no updates since.
IO was nice and polite. IO put us under oath and said that they know that they should process our cases ASAP. I had few corrections to the form and had few updated documents which I presented and explained what they were, to which IO commented that we are better-prepared than most the applicants. Then IO asked for our passports, old or new, birth certificates, ID cards. I had a new BC (ordered the original just recently), and IO scanned that along with our expired ID cards. IO confirmed our addresses, date of marriage, and date of entry to the US. IO also commented how well-behaved our daughter was and that most infants are disruptive. I, of course, wanted to knock on the wood at that point but the only wood around was IO’s desk and so I didn’t do that! Then IO opened the new sealed I-693 forms that I presented. IO had a hard time opening the envelopes for which IO commented that these envelopes are definitely sealed! I mentioned earlier that our CS notified us that they forgot to mark the vaccination requirement and reissued the forms. IO commented that they realize that for most applicants during the interview and have to ask them to redo that and that it was very nice of our CS to inform us and that Illinois doctor’s “are like whatever!” and don’t care that much.
Then IO checked our marriage certificate and was interested on how it looks and made couple comments on how marriage certificates from other states look like. Then IO asked where we met and was surprised from the answer and said that is the first time someone gives that answer. IO checked if our BG check was received and said that they have them and only need to add them to our file. I asked the IO if they have our KCC file, which IO did not know what it meant but then I asked if they have our file from DOS to which IO answered yes and that they have sent a lot of things and whatever they had.
Then IO went over yes/no questions, started with my wife and her visa denial, but was ok after a one-liner answer and did not ask further. Then IO asked me on my status during my stay in the US and asked how I paid for the school. At that point my daughter got restless in my arms and IO told me that I can stand up if I want. Then the IO asked my wife about her status in the US, and also how she paid for the school.
My daughter fall sleep instantly when I stood up and when IO realized that started speaking quietly and said that they knows that they have to process the file by the end of FY but it is ok if we receive the decision letter in mail later in October as post sometimes takes few weeks to deliver the mail and they will let us know by mail if they need any other documents. I said that feel free to ask for any documents now and IO said at this point they don’t need anything else. I also said that also feel free to email or call me if you need any other documents later. Then we started to leave and I asked if they will give a letter of completion of the interview, to which IO said you will receive a decision in mail in 4-6 weeks. I asked IO’s name again in the hallway and thanked for the time.
Unlike other Chicago folks, there have been no updates since.
I will get on it immediately, I wanted to make sure it was not too crazy of a move to involve my senator already. Thank you @SusieQQQ
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can't do anything about that now if you didn't print out the information when you previously saw it.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Second that!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
This is the type of urgent need appropriate for congresspeople….it’s not like approaching them because you get impatient a week after submission… what mom means about not exhausting your options early.
ishmog
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That's weird. After seeing your post, I went back to the DHS website to check my travel records. The i-94 that I sent with my AOS package did not contain the first time I entered the U.S. But now it does!
It seems they have updated their travel records database. You can see the changes below:
Before:
After:
SusieQQQ
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It’s never intended to be a definitive record. They note
The provided travel history may not reflect: land border arrivals/departures, closed loop cruise arrivals/departures, air carrier reservation updates, and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updates, changes of status, extensions of stay or adjustments of status. U.S. Citizen and Lawful Permanent Resident travel is NOT provided on this website. If this travel history is not complete, there is no action to take. CBP documents travel from a variety of sources. This travel history is only a tool to assist the public and is not an official record for legal purpose.
Hello, I got an update today that my card has been mailed. Hopefully, I will get it by the end of the week.
that's great that yours updated. I just checked and my husband's still says "no record of traveler." Not sure if this will impact our interview.
ishmog
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Congrats my friend!
ishmog
Well-Known Member
I don't think the IO will see this as an issue. They are mostly making sure that you maintained status while in the U.S. As Susie pointed out, "it's never intended to be a definitive record."
Hi mom,
It's been 35 days since I've completed my interview and biometrics (both @ same day). Recently, I reached out to my Congresswoman and we got an email from local FO. They've mentioned that they're well aware of deadline and working on the case. Yet, they've referred to some "non-resolved issues". Considering these issues (or whatever has held the decision as of now) might be due to the BG check, do you think reaching the Ombudsman could be helpful at this time? (or I just continue following up with the Congresswoman office?)
The reason I'm posting here is this quote from the forum:
"Ombudsman inquiry is a last shot attempt, typically reserved for when all the other options have been exhausted. This comes in handy most especially when a case is stuck in AP (both bio and interview appointments would have been completed at this stage)."
Thanks,
It's been 35 days since I've completed my interview and biometrics (both @ same day). Recently, I reached out to my Congresswoman and we got an email from local FO. They've mentioned that they're well aware of deadline and working on the case. Yet, they've referred to some "non-resolved issues". Considering these issues (or whatever has held the decision as of now) might be due to the BG check, do you think reaching the Ombudsman could be helpful at this time? (or I just continue following up with the Congresswoman office?)
The reason I'm posting here is this quote from the forum:
"Ombudsman inquiry is a last shot attempt, typically reserved for when all the other options have been exhausted. This comes in handy most especially when a case is stuck in AP (both bio and interview appointments would have been completed at this stage)."
Thanks,
Just came from the interview (it was at 06:45 AM !!! ) basic questions like name, address, checking of original documents (diplome, birth cerificates, marriage cerificate, passports). 15 min total. At the end she told that the background check is not finished yet (was in August 10) so she will let us know her decision by mail. Now waiting is again starting )))
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Thank you! Good luck with your interview on Friday!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Ombudsman assistance is basically another “nudge” attempt that can be used for case follow up. The ombudsman’s office cannot compel case adjudication if the background check clearance is still pending. You can initiate it at this point if you like or continue to work with your Congress woman’s office.
raphael1899
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I haven't been here for a week because I was visiting my family (finally!), but I am so happy to see how many cases have been approved! I'll keep my fingers crossed for everyone else.
I am going to reply to all the DMs as quickly as possible!
I am going to reply to all the DMs as quickly as possible!
Fingers crossed for you! Did she mention anything about being aware of the sep 30 deadline?
Dont know) i was too sleepy to ask)
haha that's the issue I have too, mine is also at 6:45am LOL