SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
There is a character limit on the card. How many letters are your first & full names? They truncate names if the limit is reached.
DV 2022 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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Frederik83
Member
Thanks Susie! Yes, that is correct, my first name is actually composed by two names think like "Abcdefgh Iklmnopqrs" total 19 characters including the space. On my GC my name is reported "Abcdefgh Iklmnopqr" missing the final letter (in the example here the "s"). On all forms I submitted as part of my application I indicated my complete first name and I had no issue in typing the full first name.
I wrote to USCIS and they have replied that this is a topographical error to fill an I-90.
I filled the I-90 online and it did not allow me to enter the full first name in the field of the electronic form , so I divided my first name in the first name and middle name field and I explained this in the notes of form I-90.
dv2022user
New Member
1) Search for "DV2022 CEAC data" on google
2) Here's my interview experience:
We had our interview at the Chicago FO at 9:00AM on June 15.
We arrived at 8:38AM and were called into the room at around 9:00AM. The interview was over at around 9:45AM
I am the principal applicant on F-1 OPT, and my wife is F-2.
The IO asked me to give her my 1NL, 2NL, and the DV fee payment receipt.
Then, our driver’s licenses and passports.
We gave our oath to say truth and only truth.
The IO went through our I-485s asking to confirm our answers to the questions.
She asked me about the reason for divorce in my previous marriage.
Then, she asked my wife to give her all of her I-20s and DS-2019. She didn’t have some old DS-2019, but the IO saw her J-1 visa in her old passport and said that it was sufficient.
The IO was asking persistently whether my wife completed her programs (high school, language school, college) and asked for her college diploma. Luckily, we had a copy with us.
The IO checked our original birth certificates, our marriage certificate, and my divorce certificate.
The IO did not ask me to show her my high school diploma (or any of the higher degree diplomas that I have). She didn’t ask to see my EAD card either. However, she did ask my wife to show all of her old EADs. The IO asked my wife 3 different times during the interview whether she is currently working (she is not, of course, since she is in F-2 status).
We went through the Yes/No questions. I previously answered Yes to Q25 because I had a speeding warning, I asked the IO about it and showed her my speeding warning. She said that since it’s not a citation we can change my answer to No.
We signed and dated our I-485s.
Then, the IO asked me to tell her about our relationship, how we met, and how we got married. I walked her through our relationship. We brought plenty of evidence of our relationship to the interview, but I didn’t give any of it to the IO, because she didn’t request any. I guess my words were convincing enough.
The IO asked us if we have any questions. I, of course, asked how soon we can expect a decision. I told her that I have an upcoming international business trip and that my employer is asking me to book flights and hotels right now. The IO said the latest deadline is the end of September. She said that KCC hasn’t sent our file to her yet. She needs to communicate with them and it would take 1-3 weeks.
The IO printed two generic letters with interview results and showed us the exit.
No updates in the case status so far.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
That explains it perfectly, they truncate first names after 18 letters so one short at 19 is right. That won’t change with a replacement card. See for example https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/my-green-card-has-only-first-18-letters-of-my-firs-2366851.html
The other thing I am not so clear about the new edition affidavit support form(i134) is that this new form is more like to support someone applying while staying here temporary, instead of support someone from becoming public charge. If I am applying for permanannt resident , is this form still valid?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
The form has the no end date option for anticipated length of stay which is applicable in this case. The form is applicable to both situations - it is for demonstrating one is not likely to become a public charge, be it a temporary stay or a permanent one.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
This is not a case of typographical error on USCIS’s side, the name got truncated due to character limit on the GC.
The E3 would have been valid for 1.5 years had I not been laid off. I applied for the change of status with the USCIS before the 60 days grace period was up (for E3 to leave the country after losing your position) so I'm quite certain everything was legal - I followed legal advice which outlined that you were legally able to stay in the country while the case to change status was pending. I guess I'll just take it to the interview but not submit it as part of the AOS package? Thanks for the help!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I’m still not clear if you were in the US beyond the date authorized on the i94. Again, there is a difference between unlawful status and not accruing unlawful presence. It doesn’t mean you “did anything illegal“, but it does mean that if you stayed past your i94 you have an “out of status” on your record (that would only have been cleared retroactively after a COS approval). I’ve included the extract from the uscis info sheet about this as it may explain it better than I am. Hopefully the interviewing officer will, as mom suggested possible, find that any out of status that may have arisen was due to uscis and overlook it. Another reason for putting this in here is to educate others who have made or might in future make this common mistake, and don’t realize the implications of leaving before adjudication.
definiteiy take all evidence of when you submitted the i539 etc to the interview.
What if I file for change of status on time but USCIS does not make a decision before my I-94 expires?
Your lawful nonimmigrant status ends and you are out of status when your Form I-94 expires, even if you have timely applied
to change your nonimmigrant status. Generally, as a matter of discretion, USCIS will defer any removal proceedings until after
the petition is adjudicated and USCIS decides your change of nonimmigrant status request. Nevertheless, DHS may bring a removal proceeding against you, even if you have an application for change of status pending.
Even though you are not actually in a lawful nonimmigrant status, you do not accrue “unlawful presence” for purposes of inadmissibility under section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Act, while your change of status application is pending if it was filed prior to the expiration of your Form I-94.
If your application for a change of status is approved, the change of status will relate back to the date your Form I-94 expired, and your status during the pendency of your application will then be considered to have been lawful.
If your application is denied, you may be required to depart the United States immediately.
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AS000016xxx
New Member
Thank you @dv2022user for your detailed answer, I hope you get your green card soon.
Frederik83
Member
Thanks to both you and Susie with your help on this. When I wrote about this to USCIS in the form to report a topographical error, they have actually answered confirming this was indeed a case of topographical errror and to fill a I-90. What is your reccomendation at this point? In the I-90 form I explained the situation in details...
I assume I can use my current card to travel for the moment, correct?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You can go ahead and submit an I-90 if you like, but I’m fairly certain it is not a typographical error and as such, a replacement card with the missing letter will not be issued. This is a character limit issue IMO. And yes, you can use your card as is.
By the way, when you flip the card over, is the last letter also missing from your name?
Frederik83
Member
Thank you. yes. also on the flip side the last letter is missing.
Thanks again for the help. I am very grateful for all the advice you and other members of this forum have provided in this process.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Thanks for confirming. You can still go ahead and submit the I-90, as already stated/planned. There’s no charge for a USCIS “typographical error” related replacement request. USCIS will will let you know officially after reviewing the application if indeed it is a typographical error or not. Bear in mind though if it is determined to be a typographical error from their side, they will require you to send in the current GC in other for a replacement one to get issued.
My I-94 was not expired (had just under 2 years left) and I have a record of that when I submitted my change of status application so it should be fine! I'll be sure to take all the necessary info to the meeting. Thank you!
Hello good people,
I am stuck at finger prints stage and there has been no update since 05/02/22 from the Charleston SC field office. So does it mean that if I dont get no interview appointment before Sept 30th 2022, thats the end of the wait and I should accept and move on with life? I appreciate all the good efforts on this forum. I just want to understand my options and best way forward early.
I am stuck at finger prints stage and there has been no update since 05/02/22 from the Charleston SC field office. So does it mean that if I dont get no interview appointment before Sept 30th 2022, thats the end of the wait and I should accept and move on with life? I appreciate all the good efforts on this forum. I just want to understand my options and best way forward early.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
It is basically the end for any case not approved by COB on Sept. 30th.
Ei600
New Member
Hello moderators,
So I have a question related to AOS ,
My case number became current June and I applied end of April, I had my interview last week but I didn’t get a decision, the IO said my background check still not complete yet,
I was on F1 then I changed my statues to TPS after I completed my school, the thing that is concerns me is that they used my biometrics from my TPS extension application that was approved in 2020, the afterwords TPS application also used the same biometrics I took on 2020 and At this point I paid two biometrics fees without doing one, and this case still shows “Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” which in my experience took more time than the previous times. And my case for AOS is still stuck at “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints We’re Taken” since I applied.
In my understanding the background check from my TPS extension application is what’s holding my AOS from DV application. My question is what would be best doing at this point, file an expedite request to poke the background check lag from previous application, or initiate congressional inquiry? Which sounds less aggressive and more understanding that this is not USCIS fault maybe it’s the third party responsible for background checks. “ the only thing changed legally on my situation is that I had a case expunged from my record to get better employment opportunities and I have submitted with my application the court document related to that case. Please advise as I have been worried since every time I read someone experience is that they most laikly getting the decision on the interview.
Thank you all for your time reading my post.
So I have a question related to AOS ,
My case number became current June and I applied end of April, I had my interview last week but I didn’t get a decision, the IO said my background check still not complete yet,
I was on F1 then I changed my statues to TPS after I completed my school, the thing that is concerns me is that they used my biometrics from my TPS extension application that was approved in 2020, the afterwords TPS application also used the same biometrics I took on 2020 and At this point I paid two biometrics fees without doing one, and this case still shows “Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” which in my experience took more time than the previous times. And my case for AOS is still stuck at “Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints We’re Taken” since I applied.
In my understanding the background check from my TPS extension application is what’s holding my AOS from DV application. My question is what would be best doing at this point, file an expedite request to poke the background check lag from previous application, or initiate congressional inquiry? Which sounds less aggressive and more understanding that this is not USCIS fault maybe it’s the third party responsible for background checks. “ the only thing changed legally on my situation is that I had a case expunged from my record to get better employment opportunities and I have submitted with my application the court document related to that case. Please advise as I have been worried since every time I read someone experience is that they most laikly getting the decision on the interview.
Thank you all for your time reading my post.
tm_austin
New Member
Hey guys, I wanted to let you know that my status has changed to "New Card is Being Produced". It is odd to me that it was changed on Saturday, but hey, it should be great news hopefully! If I understand correctly, I didn't have to do fingerprints or the interview. I will update the spreadsheet early in the week because I'm traveling now.
It's still hard to believe that it's true after all these years.
It's still hard to believe that it's true after all these years.
shikhsheru
Member
Hi Quano, i looked at your data in the AOS timeline excel sheet and it says that your card production date was 3 days after your interview and you received your approval notice etc 7 days later. Is this all true ? Just checking because you mentioned that the interviewer told you to wait a month at least.Hey everyone just reporting my Los Angeles (LA) FO Interview Experience:
TLDR: Interview went great at the LA Field Office but field officer mentioned he had a backlog of cases that need to be approved (he was really nice but mentioned that he isn't currently making on-the-spot decisions and that it could take up to a month so guess I have to sit tight!)
Got to the downtown field office ~25 mins before my interview time but there were long lines so by the time I checked into the reception, it was ~15 mins past my interview time so would definitely advise you get there early if you can. I was a little concerned in the reception line but the security guard assured me I'd be fine given it wasn't my fault. Interview was really straightforward – he asked me for my ID / passport / date of birth, and some basic questions about my travel / visa history. Didn't ask to see any of the original copies of documents I brought but had them all in case. He mentioned at the very beginning that interviews for diversity visa cases were pretty straightforward and that there shouldn't be any complications. Went through a lot of yes / no questions similar to the ones asked on the DS 260 application and then after he said I should get a decision within the month (or request for additional info).
Still waiting on a case update (interview was last Friday) but will update this post when it comes through!
Thanks to all the moderators for the help over the past couple months – truly blessed to have come across this forum!