GREEN CARD RECEIVED - SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
FO: Reno, NV
AOS Package Received on: May 24,2021
Interview Date: July 27,2021
Case Approved: August 24,2021
Welcome letter received: August 30,2021
Green Card received: September 2,2021
July 27th-Interview/Bio: I had interview and biometric on the same day, interview and bio went well. However, FO and IO were new to DV cases, so IO requested my visa beforehand which was rejected by DOS. I was stressed out that day after she informed me about the issue, however
@Sm1smom soothed my anxiety by suggesting the rejection was due to lack of background checks/biometric and suggested the IO ought to start the process again after my BG is cleared.
@Sm1smom suggestion was wholeheartedly true. On that day, my case status changed from fingerprint fee received to interview completed and must be reviewed. Two days later, it changed to fingerprint applied to your case. It got stuck for 4 weeks!!
August 12th : After waiting for two weeks without any update, I was worried, hence initiated congressional inquiry. I sent message or filled online form at congressman website on August 10th, but they never replied.
@Blistowell suggested a call follow up, he was right. I called the office and the representative candidly said he ignored my message after reading. The representative suggested I may need to sign a release form in ink before my request can be sent to USCIS - FO. I followed all the requirements and my request form was sent to FO. I indirectly mentioned DV procedures that the IO may need to follow to get my case approved, since the FO was new to DV cases.
NB: Anyone who wants to initiate congressional inquiry, it is always good to call your congress office for proper procedures, because your online request form can be ignored. A week later, I inquired from the congressman office and nothing was heard from USCIS. The representative was really nice, he assured to forward any message upon receival.
August 24th: I called congress office early morning, nothing has been received from USCIS. Therefore, I called senators office around 2pm (PT) to initiate another inquiry. I did everything and emailed to the representative. Five minutes later, I checked my case and it was approved. Hurriedly called senators office to discard my request, the representative congratulated me. Thirty minutes later, I received a message from congressman office that my case has been approved. I was super elated on this day.
August 30th: Welcome letter was received and case status changed to 'card has been mailed' without a tracking number.
August 31st: USPS picked my card with a tracking number.
September 2nd: Card was delivered!!!! Glory to God
Appreciation:
I thank
@Sm1smom for your unflinching support for compiling an awesome spreadsheet for FREE, wooow really for FREE? YES!! for FREE!! Also, your candid comments and opinions are exceptional. You are rare to find.
@SusieQQQ thanks for everything. Lastly, thanks to all the group members. Your questions and contributions were super helpful and valuable. I wish everyone the best on this green card journey, you are almost there keep pushing. Thank you, merci beaucoup, gracias and Medaaase to this impeccable forum!!!!
Advice: Please listen to
@Sm1smom and never waste your time asking Tier 1 concerning you BG. I asked 6 different Tiers (1) and they rub more salts into my wounds. Only two of them truly said they don't have access to BG checks status. All the best members!!!!
