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dvlotteryguy123 said:
yes - i was referring to the money order receipt off the top.

now understand that there is a standard receipt from KCC. thanks for the info, i didn’t know. I did not receive that.

I paid the fee on AUG 25, received interview invite on SEP 9 for SEP 16.

thanks for the help - will shoot them an email just in case.
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It will take 3-4 weeks to receive the receipt.
 
dvlotteryguy123 said:
i meant the interview notice asks to bring:
1) the actual interview invite
2) current passports
3) proof of lawful US presence
4) proof of payment of DV fee

was referring to point 4 as the specific mention of proof of payment. Maybe my use of the word specific threw you off a bit.
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Ours didn't ask for proof of the DV payment fee. Our list is:
1) Interview notice
2) All original documents, including marriage, birth certificates of both of us
3) Photo ID.

But the officer didn't check anything.
 
Hello all, I have been following this forum and had my interview yesterday (09/08/2021) at San Jose, CA. and today my case has been approved!

I wanted to take this time to especially thank Mom and Susie for providing such an invaluable platform and information to help all of us. Your help and guidance have changed so many lives for the better including mine.

Also thank you to all members who have contributed to this forum with questions, updates, and answers! You were all so helpful.

I am wishing everyone else who has interviews coming up all the best!

Once again, thank you all. :)
 
Hi, I’ve just found out that the newest form I-485 has got a new section about ssn card, and people may request a new ssn card right from form.
So my question is how those who filled the previous version may apply for a new SSNs?

(Sorry if this question was already asked/answered, haven’t checked this topic for a while).

found it: #4,196
 
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dvlotteryguy123 said:
Dumb mistake - i paid the $330 AOS fee via money order and didn’t keep the customer receipt. i’m scheduled to go to USCIS office in 7 days. they’ve specifically asked to bring proof of payment.

Should i pay the fee again? Should i take a cheque with me? Or should i just hope for the best? :)

thanks!
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I had not sent the DV fee payment receipt with my package either, and I wasn't asked for it in the Interview. But yeah, it also depends on the IO.

And it took KCC about a month to send me the receipt.
 
I forgot to include a SASE too and so all I could include in my AOS package was a copy of the bank check. It took 55 days from payment to receive it from KCC.
My IO emailed me to ask for the receipt to be emailed prior to interview. Luckily I received it in time to email her and she also requested it at the interview.
 
MOM,
I did my interview on Aug 19.
FO scheduled the bio for Sep 14.
I could walk-in on Aug 30. I double checked with USCIS and made sure it has been assigned to my case.
I had opened a case with Senator on Aug 12 and asked them inquire about my AOS.
Lately I received a response from Senator that "Action required: biometrics appointment, Sep 14"
So I`m confused now! Should I do the biometrics again?! Or is it because of late delivery of their message?! or ignorance?!!
 
Kazinolang said:
MOM,
I did my interview on Aug 19.
FO scheduled the bio for Sep 14.
I could walk-in on Aug 30. I double checked with USCIS and made sure it has been assigned to my case.
I had opened a case with Senator on Aug 12 and asked them inquire about my AOS.
Lately I received a response from Senator that "Action required: biometrics appointment, Sep 14"
So I`m confused now! Should I do the biometrics again?! Or is it because of late delivery of their message?! or ignorance?!!
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It seems to be fairly typical for the FOs to not look at cases again until after the scheduled bio date. The same thing happened to me - I did a bio walk-in a few weeks before my scheduled date, but my case wasn't updated until several days after the scheduled bio date. It's also possible that your background check isn't finished.

It's always worth trying a walk-in, but there's no guarantee that it will speed up your case even if you're successful, especially for cases where the interview is already done.

As long as USCIS has confirmed that your biometrics were received you should be ok. Personally, I went to my FO on the day of my bio appointment just to be 100% sure. They told me at the check in desk that I didn't need to be there.
 
Hi mom,
One of my friends just found out that she won the DV2021 (she just checked :O ) who already lives in the USA. My guess is she is already too late but I would like to hear your thoughts :'( I was so worried. Her husband's EB1 case is still pending. Is it ok to submit two I-485 forms?

I explained the process and asked them to send the docs by today or tomorrow.
 
I just found out through Emma that USCIS denied tier 2 request to expedite my case, which does indeed show that, as @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ pointed out, they are working even if the physical office is still closed.
And I guess it makes sense they denied the request since the case is already underway and it wouldn't be about that; but I think it could also be an indicator that they do not intend to approve it without an interview, which seemed more plausible than being interviewed on time as the agent also mentioned they currently do not have a date or timeline of when they will reopen.
19 days left, and hoping for a miracle honestly.
 
DV21M said:
I just found out through Emma that USCIS denied tier 2 request to expedite my case, which does indeed show that, as @Sm1smom and @SusieQQQ pointed out, they are working even if the physical office is still closed.
And I guess it makes sense they denied the request since the case is already underway and it wouldn't be about that; but I think it could also be an indicator that they do not intend to approve it without an interview, which seemed more plausible than being interviewed on time as the agent also mentioned they currently do not have a date or timeline of when they will reopen.
19 days left, and hoping for a miracle honestly.
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Expediting by uscis and a decision by the FO to approve without interview are two entirely separate things.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Expediting by uscis and a decision by the FO to approve without interview are two entirely separate things.
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Oh! By the wording of Emma and tier 2’s email it seemed it was the field office deciding on that expediting request.

We are pleased we could assist you with your USCIS online filing system inquiry today via telephone. As discussed in our conversation, your inquiry was forwarded to the New Orleans Field Office. The referral ID for this inquiry is WXXXXXXXNOL. The New Orleans Field Office will contact you concerning your case once they have reviewed your inquiry.


To my surprise, as I was typing this reply, I got another call back where they told me they will request for the FO to offer guidance on this issue but that it can take up to 30 days.
Edit: just got the emails (3) that they have forwarded my inquiry/questions to the field office. The agent said he was going to put more emphasis on the time constraint so I guess that is why he forwarded all three.
The inquiry number is the same one for all, and it’s different from the one they gave me on Tuesday for the expedited request that got denied yesterday.
 
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Nevermind, I just got a reply back.
The closing is not even because of COVID but because of the hurricane. I’m even more confused than I was before. According to the email, it comes from the office itself.

“The status of this service request is:

Thank you for contacting USCIS concerning the above-referenced application. Below is a summary of what we have found and how the issue has been resolved or additional actions required.

What We Have Done
USCIS has reviewed your Service Request. According to USCIS records, your application is still pending. USCIS is re-opening offices after being closed for several months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. When we fully open, your application will be reviewed and the next steps in the adjudication of your application will be undertaken. Please be advised that posted processing times are goals based on Field Office averages. These goals are subject to change and can vary from office to office. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by delays in processing.

We hope this information is helpful to you. We appreciate your continued patience.”
 
DV21M said:
Oh! By the wording of Emma and tier 2’s email it seemed it was the field office deciding on that expediting request.
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You misunderstood my comment. The decision to waive interview is not the same as an expedite request. Interviews are waived on a discretionary basis, sometimes but definitely not always due to time constraints, but always only if the FO has enough information in the package to make a decision. An expedite is simply moving the case faster.
 
Kazinolang said:
MOM,
I did my interview on Aug 19.
FO scheduled the bio for Sep 14.
I could walk-in on Aug 30. I double checked with USCIS and made sure it has been assigned to my case.
I had opened a case with Senator on Aug 12 and asked them inquire about my AOS.
Lately I received a response from Senator that "Action required: biometrics appointment, Sep 14"
So I`m confused now! Should I do the biometrics again?! Or is it because of late delivery of their message?! or ignorance?!!
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People do early walk-in bio, some even from non-assigned ASCs all the time, it has never been an issue. The IOs (in cases where interview already happened before the bio walk-in) are not waiting until the assigned bio date to update or review such cases. They get notified as soon as the background check clears and depending on their workload/schedule, they complete the case adjudication as applicable. I believe the response sent to your Senator is not directly from the IO in charge of your case, plus the wording is basically due to a late delivery of the message. Did your Senator’s office forward the response from USCIS to you verbatim or they simply wrote the above as the response they received? There’s no need to redo the bio, as long as your bio notice got stamped and dated when you completed the walk-in bio - that is your confirmation of having completed the bio as required.
 
ssdew said:
Hi mom,
One of my friends just found out that she won the DV2021 (she just checked :O ) who already lives in the USA. My guess is she is already too late but I would like to hear your thoughts :'( I was so worried. Her husband's EB1 case is still pending. Is it ok to submit two I-485 forms?

I explained the process and asked them to send the docs by today or tomorrow.
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Way too late to be filing a 2021 DV based AOS application IMO - complete waste of money, time, emotional investment, etc.
No problem with having two different AOS applications in the system at the same time, so if they still want to give it a shot, then can of course - their money, their case, their time = their decision!
 
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