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My receipt notice and IL were mailed and phoned in, respectively to my attorney. I only receive 1 letter that states "they were able to use previously captured biometrics".
I currently am on a line, trying to talk to somebody at the USCIS.
And I thank you for your reply.
That explains why the USPS office you visited couldn't find anything. The returned mail would have gone to your lawyer's office, it is the local USPS office close to your lawyer's office that would have been able to help.

And what is your lawyer doing by the way to help you figure out what was returned or why the mail was returned?
 
Providing another update on my case in case helpful:

- Tier 2 officer from USCIS called, unfortunately, they couldn't do anything and noted that my case has in fact been handed over to the Manhattan FO and is moving forward
- Tier 2 officer also noted that USCIS requires evidence for my expedite request - not sure what I will submit yet as it sounds like I don't really have grounds to do this - any suggestions?
- Tier 2 officer also noted that the Manhattan FO would need to provide a response to the Congressman so it sounds like that is my best bet at this time (trying to get my congressional inquiry looked at asap but it's so difficult getting through on the phone!)
- Does anyone know if you can actually visit the Manhattan FO or Congressional Office for my district? They have addresses for both online but not sure if this is going too crazy?


Very nervous! Sounds like a lot of people had luck with the tier-2 officer but all they did was advise me to wait. Any other recommendations?

Feeling very distressed this morning. I think I've called the Congressman line so much that it's actually blocked my number or marked it as spam (I am assuming) - each time I call it says I'm calling from an anonymous number in which they do not accept. When I call on a friend's phone it works - ugh.

As mentioned the Manhattan FO has requested more evidence for my expedite request - Clear USCIS error. Any recommendations on what I should include in this Susie or Mom?

I have to attend a work trip on the west coast from Sept 15th, so effectively only have 2 weeks - labor day delays to sort this out. I feel like I've tried everything. Also wondering if anyone else had a better experience with the tier-2 agent? Should I request another tier-2 agent? They sadly were not helpful in pushing my case along but I know other people have had success with this.

Appreciate any advice with this! My visa is up in October and I'm disappointed that I've spent all this time and money apply for the GC just to have to spend more on a trip to leave the country and apply for another renewal.

Thank you :)
 
@Sm1smom yesterday I received an email from KCC asking for $330 payment for my derivative. I responded accordingly to the FAQ questions. Explaining the payment will be made @ the FTJ interview.

This is the response they sent me today

The information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate department. In the future, please send your required documents to KCCDVDocuments@state.gov.

Is this response in line with what you have seen previously?
 
Feeling very distressed this morning. I think I've called the Congressman line so much that it's actually blocked my number or marked it as spam (I am assuming) - each time I call it says I'm calling from an anonymous number in which they do not accept. When I call on a friend's phone it works - ugh.

As mentioned the Manhattan FO has requested more evidence for my expedite request - Clear USCIS error. Any recommendations on what I should include in this Susie or Mom?

I have to attend a work trip on the west coast from Sept 15th, so effectively only have 2 weeks - labor day delays to sort this out. I feel like I've tried everything. Also wondering if anyone else had a better experience with the tier-2 agent? Should I request another tier-2 agent? They sadly were not helpful in pushing my case along but I know other people have had success with this.

Appreciate any advice with this! My visa is up in October and I'm disappointed that I've spent all this time and money apply for the GC just to have to spend more on a trip to leave the country and apply for another renewal.

Thank you :)
I am so sorry to read about how your case has been progressing or it's lack of progress, so to say, and the additional frustration you're experiencing.

Honestly, if you had asked before initiating the expedite request, I would have told you to not attempt using USCIS Error as the basis for the expedite request as (1) I do not see how that is applicable to your case and (2) it is a lot more difficult to support this claim. Typically, a USCIS error would include being able to demonstrate USCIS assigned an incorrect date as your priority date and you are at risk of loosing your immigration status as a result of that error. You will need to have a written documentation from USCIS to back up the Clear USCIS Error claim. So I said all of that to say, I'm sorry I cannot think of anything you could possibly include in response to the evidence request.

I'm wondering if the delay you're experiencing could be due to a pending background check clearance. Is your educational or work background TAL related? Did you initiate an Ombudsman case assist?
 
@Sm1smom yesterday I received an email from KCC asking for $330 payment for my derivative. I responded accordingly to the FAQ questions. Explaining the payment will be made @ the FTJ interview.

This is the response they sent me today

The information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate department. In the future, please send your required documents to KCCDVDocuments@state.gov.

Is this response in line with what you have seen previously?
That is a one of the lazy boiler plate response they sometimes send. I suggest you send another response to the initial email request (without including your previous response or this response you got back from them on the new response you will be sending to them). It isn't unusual to send a couple of response regarding the payment request before they finally correctly acknowledge the response.
 
I am so sorry to read about how your case has been progressing or it's lack of progress, so to say, and the additional frustration you're experiencing.

Honestly, if you had asked before initiating the expedite request, I would have told you to not attempt using USCIS Error as the basis for the expedite request as (1) I do not see how that is applicable to your case and (2) it is a lot more difficult to support this claim. Typically, a USCIS error would include being able to demonstrate USCIS assigned an incorrect date as your priority date and you are at risk of loosing your immigration status as a result of that error. You will need to have a written documentation from USCIS to back up the Clear USCIS Error claim. So I said all of that to say, I'm sorry I cannot think of anything you could possibly include in response to the evidence request.

I'm wondering if the delay you're experiencing could be due to a pending background check clearance. Is your educational or work background TAL related? Did you initiate an Ombudsman case assist?

Hi Mom,

Thank you for your response. I agree that the USCIS request to expedite is a long shot, but I did have them clarify on the phone whether there was any downside and if it would slow down my case to which they said no even if it gets denied. Really hope this is in fact correct!

Confirming my work background is not TAL related! I have not initiated an Ombudsman case assist - is this the correct link for doing so? https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/cisomb-english-brochure_0.pdf

Thank you!
 
Hi Mom,

Thank you for your response. I agree that the USCIS request to expedite is a long shot, but I did have them clarify on the phone whether there was any downside and if it would slow down my case to which they said no even if it gets denied. Really hope this is in fact correct!

Confirming my work background is not TAL related! I have not initiated an Ombudsman case assist - is this the correct link for doing so? https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/cisomb-english-brochure_0.pdf

Thank you!
Glad to know your background is not TAL related. What you have there’s a pdf brochure. Here’s the actual website itself:
 
That is a one of the lazy boiler plate response they sometimes send. I suggest you send another response to the initial email request (without including your previous response or this response you got back from them on the new response you will be sending to them). It isn't unusual to send a couple of response regarding the payment request before they finally correctly acknowledge the response.
I got exactly the same email from KCC asking me to pay DV fee for my derrivatives who are living backhome . explained to them they will Follow to join and refer them to DOS website that says the fees should be paid ay the consulate where their interview will take place . Guess what , this was their answer : " Please Direct your inquiry to USCIS . what should i do now ? thank you some1smom and susie for the help.
 
Hi Sm1smom,
I am filling my ds260 form and I have a question. I am now on J1 visa and I had in the past 1!/B2 visa and I have visited the states three times on that visa during the past five years.
my question is, should I put my B1B2 visa information or J1 visa ? I have only on slot for this purpose.
Please advice?

Many thanks​

Amalr
 
I got exactly the same email from KCC asking me to pay DV fee for my derrivatives who are living backhome . explained to them they will Follow to join and refer them to DOS website that says the fees should be paid ay the consulate where their interview will take place . Guess what , this was their answer : " Please Direct your inquiry to USCIS . what should i do now ? thank you some1smom and susie for the help.
My post which you quoted contained the response on what to do. What I wrote up there is equally applicable to the response you got from KCC.
 
Hi Sm1smom,
I am filling my ds260 form and I have a question. I am now on J1 visa and I had in the past 1!/B2 visa and I have visited the states three times on that visa during the past five years.
my question is, should I put my B1B2 visa information or J1 visa ? I have only on slot for this purpose.
Please advice?

Many thanks​

Amalr
I don't know what you should be in response considering you've not listed the actual question you're trying to respond to on the DS260 itself. Plus if you are a DV2023 selectee, you should be posting your questions on the DV 2023 AOS thread as against the 2022 which you've posted on.
 
Hullo super mods & all members, I highly applaud your help to AOSers like myself. I used this forum only a few times, especially the timelines. The only contribution I can give is adding my finalized case to the timeline but I have not yet figured out how to. thanks again.
 
Focus on the pending IL/case adjudication and the upcoming deadline when you contact the Ombudsman's office. Don't bother bringing up the case transfer from one FO to another FO, I already stated that is not unusual.

I initiated an Ombudsman case assistance request two days ago and I am still waiting for a response. Today, a USCIS tier 1 agent confirmed that my application is in New York Field Office since 8/18 and my wife's application is currently in Long Island Field Office! The agent also said it is fine that the applications of a couple are in different Field Offices! Based on your experience, do you think it is possible that our applications get adjudicated at different offices or should they be eventually in a single office? Do we need to send letters to both offices about the separation of the applications and the deadline? Thank you.
 
I initiated an Ombudsman case assistance request two days ago and I am still waiting for a response. Today, a USCIS tier 1 agent confirmed that my application is in New York Field Office since 8/18 and my wife's application is currently in Long Island Field Office! The agent also said it is fine that the applications of a couple are in different Field Offices! Based on your experience, do you think it is possible that our applications get adjudicated at different offices or should they be eventually in a single office? Do we need to send letters to both offices about the separation of the applications and the deadline? Thank you.
Did you and your spouse list the same residential address on your I-485, or you used different ones?
 
My post which you quoted contained the response on what to do. What I wrote up there is equally applicable to the response you got from KCC.
Morning some1smom, I just received new new email from KCC saying: "The beneficiary must go to the embassy at which he or she wishes to process the case and request for the follow-to-join process to be initiated. Once requested, the embassy will obtain the necessary documentation from the applicant. The proper procedures will be implemented to ensure that the case is processed accordingly." the rest of the email is talking about the fiscal yea...etc. My question now:
1) Does this reply from KCC imply that they sent my KCC file to USCIS FO after numerous emails and different answers?
2) Can the IO contact the embassy directly after getting approved without me filing the I-824 form ? Thank you very much
 
Morning some1smom, I just received new new email from KCC saying: "The beneficiary must go to the embassy at which he or she wishes to process the case and request for the follow-to-join process to be initiated. Once requested, the embassy will obtain the necessary documentation from the applicant. The proper procedures will be implemented to ensure that the case is processed accordingly." the rest of the email is talking about the fiscal yea...etc. My question now:
1) Does this reply from KCC imply that they sent my KCC file to USCIS FO after numerous emails and different answers?
2) Can the IO contact the embassy directly after getting approved without me filing the I-824 form ? Thank you very much
1. No, it does not imply they've sent your KCC to your FO.
2. Yes, the IO can send your case file directly to the embassy for the FTJ portion without your filing an I-824.
 
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