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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Sm1smom said:
Another confirmation about your lawyer not being knowledgeable enough to handle a DV based AOS application. The receipt is supposed to come by posted mail and not email. In order to get back the payment receipt, you (or your lawyer) is supposed to have included a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with the payment - that is what gets used for sending back the receipt. If your lawyer is saying the receipt comes by email, it means they did not include the SASE with the payment.

Not sure why you decided to use a lawyer for a process you could have handled yourself - all you needed to do was to have diligently studied the AOS Process Spreadsheet and followed the step by step guidance provided. You opted to pay someone to basically fill out and submit your forms on your behalf, while you are now running around trying to gather the needed information
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Sm1smom said:
Another confirmation about your lawyer not being knowledgeable enough to handle a DV based AOS application. The receipt is supposed to come by posted mail and not email. In order to get back the payment receipt, you (or your lawyer) is supposed to have included a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with the payment - that is what gets used for sending back the receipt. If your lawyer is saying the receipt comes by email, it means they did not include the SASE with the payment.

Not sure why you decided to use a lawyer for a process you could have handled yourself - all you needed to do was to have diligently studied the AOS Process Spreadsheet and followed the step by step guidance provided. You opted to pay someone to basically fill out and submit your forms on your behalf, while you are now running around trying to gather the needed information.
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*If he didn’t include SASE with payment, i would not be able to get my receipt?

*And yeah i am thinking now to continue with my self depending on the spread sheet
 
Hi @Sm1smom,

Yesterday I finally received two text messages (one for form I-485 and one for form I-765). This is the text:
USCIS: Your case was received. Receipt #XXX. Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797C) to follow in mail.

I haven't received any e-notifications yet or mail with Form I-797C, but I logged into my USCIS account and these are the messages in Case status:
Form I-485

Fingerprint Fee Was Received​

On July 24, 2023, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXX. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. We mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Form I-765

Case Was Received​

On July 5, 2023, we received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number XXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you have any questions, contact the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

What is the next step? Can I try to walk-in for biometrics before I receive the form I-797C (which I assume is the notice describing how my case will be processed)?

Thank you!
 
AM7 said:
Hi @Sm1smom,

Yesterday I finally received two text messages (one for form I-485 and one for form I-765). This is the text:
USCIS: Your case was received. Receipt #XXX. Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797C) to follow in mail.

I haven't received any e-notifications yet or mail with Form I-797C, but I logged into my USCIS account and these are the messages in Case status:
Form I-485

Fingerprint Fee Was Received​

On July 24, 2023, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXX. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. We mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Form I-765

Case Was Received​

On July 5, 2023, we received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number XXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you have any questions, contact the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

What is the next step? Can I try to walk-in for biometrics before I receive the form I-797C (which I assume is the notice describing how my case will be processed)?

Thank you!
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You have to wait to receive a notification letter for biometric appointment. when they assign you a date for doing biometric then you can try for walk-in biometric before determinate date
 
Green_seekerz said:
*If he didn’t include SASE with payment, i would not be able to get my receipt?

*And yeah i am thinking now to continue with my self depending on the spread sheet
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Do you have a mailing delivery proof from your lawyer, or you're going by what he told you about having made the payment? Do you know the form of payment used? If you know the form of payment used, you will need to track it online in order to confirm if the payment has been processed. Once you're able to confirm that, then you can email KCC and request they send you a copy of your payment receipt, let them know you forgot to include the SASE with the payment. Including evidence of the payment having been processed with the email you're sending to KCC will be of help towards hopefully getting an appropriate email response back from them.
 
AM7 said:
Hi @Sm1smom,

Yesterday I finally received two text messages (one for form I-485 and one for form I-765). This is the text:
USCIS: Your case was received. Receipt #XXX. Official Receipt Notice (Form I-797C) to follow in mail.

I haven't received any e-notifications yet or mail with Form I-797C, but I logged into my USCIS account and these are the messages in Case status:
Form I-485

Fingerprint Fee Was Received​

On July 24, 2023, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXX. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case. We mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

Form I-765

Case Was Received​

On July 5, 2023, we received your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Receipt Number XXX, and sent you the receipt notice that describes how we will process your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you have any questions, contact the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

What is the next step? Can I try to walk-in for biometrics before I receive the form I-797C (which I assume is the notice describing how my case will be processed)?

Thank you!
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The two text messages you received are your e-notifications. You will not receive any other e-notification after this. The I-797(Notice of Action/Receipt) itself should show up in your mailbox in the next couple of days. The bio notice is different from the I-797 (Notice of Action/Receipt), this will also show up later on.

Take a look at the "AOS Process" tab/section of the AOS Process Spreadsheet - the steps are listed there.
 
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Sm1smom said:
Do you have a mailing delivery proof from your lawyer, or you're going by what he told you about having made the payment? Do you know the form of payment used? If you know the form of payment used, you will need to track it online in order to confirm if the payment has been processed. Once you're able to confirm that, then you can email KCC and request they send you a copy of your payment receipt, let them know you forgot to include the SASE with the payment. Including evidence of the payment having been processed with the email you're sending to KCC will be of help towards hopefully getting an appropriate email response back from them.
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He used form g-28
 
fahimeh said:
Today my family ( my spouse and two kids) and I had interview and now status for all of us changed to New Card Is Being Produced. I would like to say billions thanks to mom who helped me a lot throughout this process. I know this process was more complicated and hard to proceed without getting support and advise from mom. Here is my time line from Los Angeles:
May 31th : AOS packages were delivered
July 11th :Fingerprints were taken
July 15th : IL were received
July 25th: Interview were taken
July 25th: status online changed to 'New card is being produced'

I wish every one have this status as soon as possible.
Mom thanks again for your kind support. This world needs more people like you: kind, supportive and thoughtful
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Wow congrats! Did you do any prodding to help your case along ie. via EMMA or your congressman? Your turnaround (NOA --> IL) was pretty quick compared to other LA cases.
 
Green_seekerz said:
He used form g-28
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???? what???

Seems to me like you really do not know what your lawyer has done with your case to date. Form G-28 is not used for making the DV Administrative Fee payment, that is simply the form that gets included in your AOS package stating the lawyer is authorized to make an appearance on your behalf. And just like I guessed, you really don't know if that payment was even made in the first place!

You had better spend some quality time going over the AOS Process Spreadsheet to ensure you have a good grasp of what should be happening with your case and to help guide your conversation with your lawyer
 
Silverfox said:
Wow congrats! Did you do any prodding to help your case along ie. via EMMA or your congressman? Your turnaround (NOA --> IL) was pretty quick compared to other LA cases.
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No I did not request any help via Emma or congressman, I am a j1 visa holder and admirative processing for my husband as j2 visa took around 8 months before entering to the US so I think our background check were done month ego.
 
Hello everyone, I asked Emma for the biometrics schedule appointment. She gave an update, but its not updated on USCIS website. Is it normal or glitch with live agent?
 
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DreamerNew said:
Hello everyone, I asked Emma for the biometrics schedule appointment. She gave an update, but its not updated on USCIS website. Is it normal or glitch with live agent?
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It is normal. Scheduled appointment does not/will not get updated online.
 
amir0207 said:
Hi Mom! What could this status mean/lead to? It doesn't look like RFE. For the record, the previous status was "RFE sent" which I replied to.

Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed​

On July 11, 2023, we began reviewing your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number ###. We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials.
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Following up on this. Did you receive the notice yet? Mind updating us on what it says?
 
neuro930 said:
That is the right address for Nashville FO. I heard that Nashville has a big backlog and is working a bit slowly. It looks like we have very similar timelines. I have been waiting for the IL for 2 months now (and applied for AOS in Nashville).
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Has there been any movement with your case, or are you still waiting for the interview?
 
George99x said:
I finally went ahead and did a congressional inquiry. Today, the case status reads "New Card is being produced".

Thank you once again for this forum and advice.
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Glad to know there's movement on the remaining case. Thanks for the update.
 
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