DV 2021 AOS Only

[ssdew]

No update here either - mine has been in the same status since the day of the interview. Unlike you and DD2021, I wasn't told anything about Sep 1st, but I thought I should wait until today at least since they might be handling all our cases together, given that we were all scheduled for the bio on the same day. I actually went in on Monday even though I had done a walk in already. I just wasn't comfortable not showing up, and it's only a few miles away from where I live. At the check in desk they said there was no need to come in, so I left.

I was going to email my contact in my congresswoman's office tomorrow. Tomorrow it'll be 3 weeks since I did the bio, and I had already started a congressional inquiry from back when I was waiting for the bio and interview letters. The FO responded to them just after the interview, but all they said was basically the same thing as the status website.

I also emailed the KCC on the 16th to ask about my file, but I haven't had a response from them either.

Thanks for the detailed update. As you said, I would also wait for a few days as they have few cases to handle.

 

[DD2021]

No update here either - mine has been in the same status since the day of the interview. Unlike you and DD2021, I wasn't told anything about Sep 1st, but I thought I should wait until today at least since they might be handling all our cases together, given that we were all scheduled for the bio on the same day. I actually went in on Monday even though I had done a walk in already. I just wasn't comfortable not showing up, and it's only a few miles away from where I live. At the check in desk they said there was no need to come in, so I left.

I was going to email my contact in my congresswoman's office tomorrow. Tomorrow it'll be 3 weeks since I did the bio, and I had already started a congressional inquiry from back when I was waiting for the bio and interview letters. The FO responded to them just after the interview, but all they said was basically the same thing as the status website.

I also emailed the KCC on the 16th to ask about my file, but I haven't had a response from them either.

Hello, I do not have any updates either, in my case it has been a little over 4 weeks since my bio and appointment. I will wait until the end of this week and initiate a congressional inquiry next Monday the 13th. I still have hope that our IO will update all of us at the same time tomorrow or Friday, fingers crossed, and good luck.

 

[nar31]

I read in some posts that people are signing something after their interview. They didnt gave me anything to sign. is it ok?

 

[Sm1smom]

My status changed to "New Card is Being Produced'!
Oh My God! What a relief! Now I can start working on FTJ.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Thank you @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ and @dhanu159 for your guidance and more importantly, for your patience, answering the same questions over and over again. I really appreciate all the work you do here.

So freaking awesome! Congratulations and all the best with the FTJ process.

 

[DV21M]

I can provide a little trivia update about my case and the USCIS Ombudsman.
We filed an expedite request on humanitarian grounds which really got us nowhere except for them to reveal our August interview date much earlier than we would have normally received it via the IL.
So we have been pushing the Ombudsman to assist and finally they have. The Brooklyn field Office director signed off on moving our interview forward 6 days. So it's next week now. Quite a trivial improvement in the grand scheme of things (we filed in October) but I will take it.

The main take away I can share is that if you REALLY push the front line people on the Ombudsman's support phone, they CAN transfer you to the analyst who is handling your case. And this made all the difference.

This is an old post but I am initiating an ombudsman inquiry and I was wondering how did you reach them by phone? I only find the online option

 

[dhanu159]

My status changed to "New Card is Being Produced'!
Oh My God! What a relief! Now I can start working on FTJ.
Thank you everyone for your support!
Thank you @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ and @dhanu159 for your guidance and more importantly, for your patience, answering the same questions over and over again. I really appreciate all the work you do here.

Congratulations - good luck with your FTJ

 

[DV21M]

While I go crazy waiting (for congresspeople, senator and ombudsman) and cry at all times, I’m trying to gather some more info on my options.
1) Could I file a lawsuit for my case to be processed after October 1st given the circumstances?
2) Does USCIS use a physical copy of my file (meaning under any and all circumstances the New Orleans office has to be access for my case to even be moved to another office) or do they use digital copies?

I also want to thank you all again, specially @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ for always having so much patience and kindness. I am desperate right now, like absolutely desperate, and without you or this forum I have no idea what I’d do right now. So thank you. A million times and then some more. Thank you for putting up with me and my absolute desperation.

 

[coffeemonster]

My status just changed to New Card Is Being Produced! Finally! It feels like I've been seeing "Case must be reviewed" for so long that part of me didn't think it would ever change. But in reality, it's only been a month.

@DD2021 and @ssdew, check your status

And thank you Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for all your help and advice since the start. This forum has not only been a great source of information, but also a great reassurance when the stress gets too much.

Wishing the very best for everyone who's still waiting.

 

[Abdulmalik]

My status just changed to New Card Is Being Produced! Finally! It feels like I've been seeing "Case must be reviewed" for so long that part of me didn't think it would ever change. But in reality, it's only been a month.

@DD2021 and @ssdew, check your status

And thank you Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for all your help and advice since the start. This forum has not only been a great source of information, but also a great reassurance when the stress gets too much.

Wishing the very best for everyone who's still waiting.

Congrats fabulous news to start your day

 

[Sm1smom]

While I go crazy waiting (for congresspeople, senator and ombudsman) and cry at all times, I’m trying to gather some more info on my options.
1) Could I file a lawsuit for my case to be processed after October 1st given the circumstances?
2) Does USCIS use a physical copy of my file (meaning under any and all circumstances the New Orleans office has to be access for my case to even be moved to another office) or do they use digital copies?

I also want to thank you all again, specially @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ for always having so much patience and kindness. I am desperate right now, like absolutely desperate, and without you or this forum I have no idea what I’d do right now. So thank you. A million times and then some more. Thank you for putting up with me and my absolute desperation.

1. You can certainly do that if you wish (anyone can file any lawsuit at anytime, this is America). I however do not think it will be a successful one, your lawsuit cannot overturn what the INA says about the FY IMO.
2. They typically use both. I don’t know what the process is “under any and all circumstances”.

Hang in there and try to retain your sanity. Harsh as it may sound, not getting the GC (should that end up being the case) will not be the end of the world for you. Keep trying without driving yourself crazy. This is probably not what you want to hear now, but it is the truth.

 

[Sm1smom]

My status just changed to New Card Is Being Produced! Finally! It feels like I've been seeing "Case must be reviewed" for so long that part of me didn't think it would ever change. But in reality, it's only been a month.

@DD2021 and @ssdew, check your status

And thank you Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for all your help and advice since the start. This forum has not only been a great source of information, but also a great reassurance when the stress gets too much.

Wishing the very best for everyone who's still waiting.

Congratulations!

 

[ssdew]

My status just changed to New Card Is Being Produced! Finally! It feels like I've been seeing "Case must be reviewed" for so long that part of me didn't think it would ever change. But in reality, it's only been a month.

@DD2021 and @ssdew, check your status

And thank you Sm1smom and SusieQQQ for all your help and advice since the start. This forum has not only been a great source of information, but also a great reassurance when the stress gets too much.

Wishing the very best for everyone who's still waiting.

YES YES YES !!!! Mine is also "New Card Is Being Produced."
Thanks for letting me know. And Congratulations to you.....

Thank you, mom, and the awesome community for helping us throughout this journey of American life !!
I wish you all the best to get through this successfully for the rest of us waiting !!!!

Love you all, I am so excited about my happiness.....

 

[Sm1smom]

YES YES YES !!!! Mine is also "New Card Is Being Produced."
Thanks for letting me know. And Congratulations to you.....

Thank you, mom, and the awesome community for helping us throughout this journey of American life !!
I wish you all the best to get through this successfully for the rest of us waiting !!!!

Love you all, I am so excited about my happiness.....

Congratulations

 

[2021Ma]

Hello Dear MOM

I have an exciting update for you!

2 days ago, we reduced our account balance to prevent clearing my husband's check (because we did not want our first case to be continued), and yesterday his first case was rejected. today we received a call from our field office! we will go for the interview tomorrow!!

in your opinion, what we should do for my first case? does it need to withdraw?

Pray for us to pass the interview successfully...
thanks for all your comments

 

[DV21M]

1. You can certainly do that if you wish (anyone can file any lawsuit at anytime, this is America). I however do not think it will be a successful one, your lawsuit cannot overturn what the INA says about the FY IMO.
2. They typically use both. I don’t know what the process is “under any and all circumstances”.

Hang in there and try to retain your sanity. Harsh as it may sound, not getting the GC (should that end up being the case) will not be the end of the world for you. Keep trying without driving yourself crazy. This is probably not what you want to hear now, but it is the truth.

1. Honestly, I agree with you that I do not see that working and it’d be throwing money down the drain.
2. USCIS definitely needs to keep up with the times. This kind of situation is completely avoidable and so so ridiculous.

One more thing: would there be such thing as USCIS still interviewing/approving my case after the deadline because this was brought on by the storm (so the whole “not my fault, natural disaster, won’t be penalized, etc”)?
One of the USCIS people on the phone mentioned it and someone else on visajourney brought it up too. But you’re legit the only source I trust.

And thank you again, Mom. You’re a godsend

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello Dear MOM

I have an exciting update for you!

2 days ago, we reduced our account balance to prevent clearing my husband's check (because we did not want our first case to be continued), and yesterday his first case was rejected. today we received a call from our field office! we will go for the interview tomorrow!!

in your opinion, what we should do for my first case? does it need to withdraw?

Pray for us to pass the interview successfully...
thanks for all your comments

Good update. Don’t withdraw the first case, attend your interview as scheduled. Inform the IO about the two cases, explaining why you filed two applications, he/she will make the necessary adjustments/reconciliations.

 

[manpaslop]

Today our cases changed from "Card being produced" to "Case Was Approved", how much should it take for the green card to arrive approximately?

 

[dhanu159]

Today our cases changed from "Card being produced" to "Case Was Approved", how much should it take for the green card to arrive approximately?

i would say 7 days give or take

 

[Sm1smom]

1. Honestly, I agree with you that I do not see that working and it’d be throwing money down the drain.
2. USCIS definitely needs to keep up with the times. This kind of situation is completely avoidable and so so ridiculous.

One more thing: would there be such thing as USCIS still interviewing/approving my case after the deadline because this was brought on by the storm (so the whole “not my fault, natural disaster, won’t be penalized, etc”)?
One of the USCIS people on the phone mentioned it and someone else on visajourney brought it up too. But you’re legit the only source I trust.

And thank you again, Mom. You’re a godsend

I think the comment about “USCIS definitely needs to keep up with the times. This kind of situation is completely avoidable and so so ridiculous.” is really unnecessary considering you have no full insight into how they operate.

COVID-19 happened leading to office closures for several months and interview cancellations in 2020. Most FOs made adjustments and approved several DV based AOS applications without interview. Go take a look at the 2020 Timeline spreadsheet or the AOS 2020 thread for instance. The truth is USCIS is actually not obligated to approve AOS applications within a set period of time, but they always try their best at doing so for DV folks. Hard as it may seem, it helps to sometimes see the bigger picture as against the small portion that applies to one’s specific case.

To answer your specific question, USCIS cannot unilaterally decide to approve a DV based application after the applicable FY is over, regardless of whose “fault” the non approval before the end of the FY is. We’ve actually had one or two cases a couple of years back whereby the FO scheduled the interview in October when the FY already ended in September. The person attended the interview as scheduled (rather than pushing to be interviewed before October). At the end of the interview, they were told everything looked fine, background check already cleared, but the case could not be approved because the FY was already over - this despite the “fault” being from USCIS. An act of Congress will be required in order for this to happen.

 

[DV21M]

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I think the comment about “USCIS definitely needs to keep up with the times. This kind of situation is completely avoidable and so so ridiculous.” is really unnecessary considering you have no full insight into how they operate.

COVID-19 happened leading to office closures for several months and interview cancellations in 2020. Most FOs made adjustments and approved several DV based AOS applications without interview. Go take a look at the 2020 Timeline spreadsheet or the AOS 2020 thread for instance. The truth is USCIS is actually not obligated to approve AOS applications within a set period of time, but they always try their best at doing so for DV folks. Hard as it may seem, it helps to sometimes see the bigger picture as against the small portion that applies to one’s specific case.

To answer your specific question, USCIS cannot unilaterally decide to approve a DV based application after the applicable FY is over, regardless of whose “fault” the non approval before the end of the FY is. We’ve actually had one or two cases a couple of years back whereby the FO scheduled the interview in October when the FY already ended in September. The person attended the interview as scheduled (rather than pushing to be interviewed before October). At the end of the interview, they were told everything looked fine, background check already cleared, but the case could not be approved because the FY was already over - this despite the “fault” being from USCIS. An act of Congress will be required in order for this to happen.

I meant in terms of forms and applications being fully digitalized rather than physical paper copies, so they can be filed, sent and transferred online. Poor choice of words and bad explanation on my end, sorry about that.

Who knows, maybe there is a way I could see myself in one of those situations, where even if the office is closed they can approve my case without the interview. I don’t even know at this point.
Okay, so I will not even entertain that option in my mind. Thank you!