Thank you very much !!! good luck to you on your interviewWow congratulations!!! I’m so happy and relieved for you! Happy day for you
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luiscorona
New Member
Hello @Sm1smom,
My interview was completed 1 month ago, biometrics were taken 2 weeks after that. My case status is still "interview completed and case needs review." I contacted my congressman, and they told me that the FO is reviewing the case. What should I do? less than a month left for the end of the fiscal year. I am starting to freak out at this moment.
My interview was completed 1 month ago, biometrics were taken 2 weeks after that. My case status is still "interview completed and case needs review." I contacted my congressman, and they told me that the FO is reviewing the case. What should I do? less than a month left for the end of the fiscal year. I am starting to freak out at this moment.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
That’s good news. i am sure they will reschedule the cancelled appointments first.
How did this “consultant” know you have a case and how did he contact you?
So because USCIS just told my congressman the same thing again (interviews will be automatically rescheduled once we open, stay tuned); I asked on USCIS social media post about New Orleans’ closing if they had a timeline for reopening; and he responded saying they’ll open next week and to email him my information to an aol account so he can help me out. All very professional and formal!
Update: I kindly declined his services and he informed me the board members are considering waiting until December to reopen.
It makes me appreciate this group even more. Everyone helping each other and Mom and Susie investing all this time simply out of kindness, without expecting anything in return. While other people out there literally prey on people’s desperation!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I would laugh but some people might get taken in by that because of desperation. Please report him to USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/report-immigration-scams
Thank you for that link. Unlucky for him I got time to kill while I wait for USCIS to reopen, so I am trying to get all the info possible for the report because it is really upsetting. I’m sure some people have fallen for it and he has stolen everything from them.
Some people suck!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
For now, all you can do is to remain patient. Give it another 2 weeks or so, then reach out to your congress again for another case follow-up inquiry.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021
1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.
2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.
3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.
4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.
5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.
6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.
7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure).
8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.
9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.
10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.
11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!
12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.
13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!
1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.
2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.
3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.
4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.
5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.
6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.
7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure
).8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.
9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.
10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.
11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!
12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.
13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!
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ishmog
Well-Known Member
I don't know if I would even get this far without all the help on this forum. Special thanks to Mom and Suzie for your valuable and accurate information when I had a question about the AOS process. Shoutout to Blade and Raphael for contributing towards this thread by answering all the nitty gritty questions we all had thus reducing the workload for mom. If anyone has any questions about my personal experience with AOS, I would be glad to answer them. I hope everyone gets the good news by the end of this FY.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Great news and update! Been awaiting this one a while haha.
ishmog
Well-Known Member
Haha, thank you Susie for your help and contribution! I appreciate it
great experience and what a great bday present for your dad! congratulationsMy Interview Experience - September 3, 2021
1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.
2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.
3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.
4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.
5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.
6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.
7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure
8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.
9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.
10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.
11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!
12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.
13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!
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Diamond_Water
Active Member
Okay, so I'm trying to initiate a congressperson inquiry.
This is my letter draft and I need input.
Thank you all.
This is my letter draft and I need input.
Should I add more info?
Thank you all.
Chandana123
Active Member
Great! Congratulations!My Interview Experience - September 3, 2021
1. Entered USCIS FO around 9:10 am and went through security.
2. Went to the reception and got a waiting ticket number.
3. There was no one in the huge waiting hall but me. I started contemplating on life and existence while sitting and waiting lol.
4. After five minutes of waiting, the IO came to receive me.
5. She was very friendly and we had a small conversation about my university since she saw me wearing my UCF mask.
6. Once we reached her office, she made me swear the oath: "I do solemnly swear...". I wasn't sure whether to repeat what she said or just say "Yes". So I asked her and she told me to just say "Yes." The repeating part is for Citizenship interviews only.
7. She went through my I-485 form and asked me a couple of questions such as full name, date of birth, if I had any visa denials in the past, parents' name etc. Then she asked if I already graduated and then asked for my university diploma so she could make a photocopy. She asked a few more details about my status as a student here and asked to see my EAD (OPT) card. She told me my EAD will no longer be valid once she approves my case (got a little excited but I stayed calm and maintained my composure
8. She did not ask for my original high school transcript or certificate, birth certificate extract, I-20, I-94. She already had those on file. Plus the BC extract that I sent in my AOS package was an original, not copy. I had my mom obtain two BC extracts before she traveled to the U.S for my graduation back in May.
9. She then proceeded to ask some of the technical questions from form I-485 (part 8. general eligibility and inadmissibility grounds) which she expected my honest and confident "Yes or No" response.
10. She asked me if I was part of a club or organization in college or anywhere. She then gave me a small paper to write down all the clubs for which I was a member while in college since I mentioned some of them.
11. She quickly examined all my documents in my AOS package to make sure she had everything covered. After that, she told me that she will approve my case and congratulated me after which she asked for my signature. That was it!
12. Overall it took about 20 mins but the IO was kind, friendly and inclusive. On the way out, she congratulated me again and jokingly told me not to get married anytime soon. She meant to live and enjoy my new life by myself for a while. I told her that today is my dad's birthday and what better gift than tell him about my case approval.
13. I left the Field Office and happily got inside the car and drove home while listening to some country music. I checked my case status on arrival and was surprised to see that it had already been updated. That was fast!
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
HA! One of my DV2021 over-analyzer has successfully crossed the finish line and is now a LPR. I think I'm gonna pour myself a glass of Champaign in your honor
Congratulations and happy birthday to your Dad!
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yeah. Me too.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
These statements: "During the interview, there is an issue in the system that my status was missing from 2019 to 2021. Currently, I'm on F1 visa (graduate Student) and I'm studying at <University> for a Graduate degree in <Degree>" are unnecessary info IMO.
Blade_
Well-Known Member
Congrats! All the best!
Diamond_Water
Active Member
Thanks mom, I'll remove the sentence.
Is the last sentence of "I need help with the update of my case status. " okay?