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DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

SusieQQQ said:
Well, you should know if you don’t meet one of the eligibility requirements or if you’ve ever violated your status? Eligibility requirements are specific to DV but there are also general bars to adjustment like status violations . I don’t see how knowing how often they happen is useful, it’s the facts of your own case that matter. (If no one else violates status but you have, low refusal rates mean nothing for you, or vice versa.)
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Totally makes sense. However, that's the best approach I can think of since people don't readily share if they had problems/violations in the past, so we can try to infer that info and/or just look at "unexplained" denials (i.e., not attributed to TAL, FTJ, asylum, etc.).
I mentioned at the very beginning that I had a lapse in the past. Funny enough, the range of responses I've got from online attorneys with regard to its impact on AOS spans from "totally not a problem" to "you're doomed." In either case I couldn't do CP so my only option is to get as much proofs/docs/explanations as possible and hope for a positive outcome, knowing I've done everything on my end.
 
Does anyone have experience doing a walk in bio at the ASC in Austin? I'd be interested to know what happened. And if it was unsuccessful, what did you do instead?
 
My AOS package was delivered on Sunday and according to my tracking it says "Delivered, Individual Picked Up at Postal Facility". Does USCIS pick up packages on Sundays?

June 12, 2022, 12:58 pm
Delivered, Individual Picked Up at Postal Facility
CHICAGO, IL 60680
Your item was picked up at a postal facility at 12:58 pm on June 12, 2022 in CHICAGO, IL 60680.
June 12, 2022, 12:17 pm
Arrived at Hub
CHICAGO, IL 60680
 
Angel115 said:
My AOS package was delivered on Sunday and according to my tracking it says "Delivered, Individual Picked Up at Postal Facility". Does USCIS pick up packages on Sundays?

June 12, 2022, 12:58 pm
Delivered, Individual Picked Up at Postal Facility
CHICAGO, IL 60680
Your item was picked up at a postal facility at 12:58 pm on June 12, 2022 in CHICAGO, IL 60680.
June 12, 2022, 12:17 pm
Arrived at Hub
CHICAGO, IL 60680
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That rather misleading update actually means it was handed to someone at the destination (like a security guard).
 
shikhsheru said:
Which field office was this ?
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@shikhsheru @Angel115 NYC. I'd say an accident like this is rare but at the same time understandable because it seems like there aren't a lot of officers responsible for DV cases. There was another applicant who had to reschedule as well (assuming it's a DV case). I was sad and disappointed at first but the supervisor was really nice and told us she understands DV cases are time-sensitive and would reschedule at the earliest possible date. Hopefully I will get the updated interview notice soon.
 
ethan90212 said:
@shikhsheru @Angel115 NYC. I'd say an accident like this is rare but at the same time understandable because it seems like there aren't a lot of officers responsible for DV cases. There was another applicant who had to reschedule as well (assuming it's a DV case). I was sad and disappointed at first but the supervisor was really nice and told us she understands DV cases are time-sensitive and would reschedule at the earliest possible date. Hopefully I will get the updated interview notice soon.
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Yes, typically it seems there is only one person per FO who deals with DV because the cases are so rare. So if that person is sick of something, there’s a delay, we’ve seen this reported once or twice before. It sounds like they are on top of it at your FO so hopefully all will go quickly.
 
Hello, I did my biometric (walk in) today, originally scheduled for June 30.
Should I expect interview notice sooner? or it has no effect on the rest of the process?
Thank you in advance
 
SusieQQQ said:
It’s not that unusual for people to answer no to something that’s totally minor and so doesn’t register as an issue to them, and realize later it should have been a yes and change it. It’s not an issue. The poster can update at interview, as already stated,.
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Lol, you two are unreal.
 
Ckb said:
Lol, you two are unreal.
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Oh please. You don’t even fail a driving test for going 0-10mph over the speed limit here, it’s not exactly like they forgot a murder conviction, and hardly something that’s going to be an issue. Or maybe you don’t understand that part of the interview is being able to correct incorrect information that was on the submitted form. What’s “unreal” about telling a person not to panic when there’s nothing to panic about? Where exactly are you being helpful in this conversation?
 
atomic_chop said:
Does anyone have experience doing a walk in bio at the ASC in Austin? I'd be interested to know what happened. And if it was unsuccessful, what did you do instead?
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according to spreadsheet there are some AOS'er in Austin done walk-in post
and in 2022 I see @ervaro had successful walk-in
@atomic_chop in case if you didn't put your timeline in spreadsheet, could you please consider doing that, it'll help a lot for current and future AOSers
 
SusieQQQ said:
Oh please. You don’t even fail a driving test for going 0-10mph over the speed limit here, it’s not exactly like they forgot a murder conviction, and hardly something that’s going to be an issue. Or maybe you don’t understand that part of the interview is being able to correct incorrect information that was on the submitted form. What’s “unreal” about telling a person not to panic when there’s nothing to panic about? Where exactly are you being helpful in this conversation?
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Wowsers, my original comment wasn’t even in that context, but ok… keep running with that.

My “unreal” was directed at both the replies to my comment.

If my comment was already addressed- right? Well, according to you. So why reply to me. You both love the sound of your own voice, have to have an input on every.single.comment, in this forum- Like you own it. But oh no, replying in a sarcastic tone is only ok when it comes from either of you. My apologies.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Oh please. You don’t even fail a driving test for going 0-10mph over the speed limit here, it’s not exactly like they forgot a murder conviction, and hardly something that’s going to be an issue. Or maybe you don’t understand that part of the interview is being able to correct incorrect information that was on the submitted form. What’s “unreal” about telling a person not to panic when there’s nothing to panic about? Where exactly are you being helpful in this conversation?
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Let it go Susie. Some posts, aggravating and unhelpful as they may be, are not worth the effort ;)

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Hi all,

I seem to have lost my high school certificate. Does anyone have any experience with this? I don't know what to do and it is a required document. I have tried to reach out to my old school but they are saying they can't help me.

Thanks
 
donkey1 said:
Hi all,

I seem to have lost my high school certificate. Does anyone have any experience with this? I don't know what to do and it is a required document. I have tried to reach out to my old school but they are saying they can't help me.

Thanks
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Depending on the system where you completed high school, there may be a national/regional/state/provincial etc education board that can provide a copy.
 
Mel_SMU said:
Hello, I did my biometric (walk in) today, originally scheduled for June 30.
Should I expect interview notice sooner? or it has no effect on the rest of the process?
Thank you in advance
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Maybe… Depends on your FO. If they have a wait for background check to clear to interview, if they have availability for interview, if they batch DV cases. Check the timeline spreadsheet for your FO.
 
Mel_SMU said:
Hello, I did my biometric (walk in) today, originally scheduled for June 30.
Should I expect interview notice sooner? or it has no effect on the rest of the process?
Thank you in advance
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Mel_SMU said:
any comments on this?
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Related response to bio-walk in question from the FAQ section of the AOS process spreadsheet:
"It may, and it may not. A bio walk-in is recommended for the following reasons:
1. For cases that could potentially end up in prolonged background check clearance, the sooner the bio gets done the better.
2. Some FOs that do not schedule the interview appointment until after the bio appointment takes place or the background check clears, for those FOs, the sooner the bio appointment gets completed, the better."
 
Hi,

Can I walk in for my interview? Is there any way the field office can do it sooner than the appointed date?

Thanks
 
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