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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Yes I do have valid status outside of U-visa application. When I ask emma about my case status, they always say to write inquiry to vermont service center for my case status. Before congressional inquiry, they used to say my case is processing normally in Dallas field office but after the inquiry, they said to sent write an inquiry to vermont center.
 
Hi Mom,
We did our biometrics on early May, and did the congressional inquiry about two weeks ago, after nothing changed in the case status. Today we received an update from the congress office, saying that our case is pending at the FO and all the DV applicants in our FO are scheduled for the August 11 interview, and but we have not received our IL yet, nor the case status has been updated online. Could you please suggest on what we should do from here?

Thank you
 
yusa1990 said:
Hi Mom,
We did our biometrics on early May, and did the congressional inquiry about two weeks ago, after nothing changed in the case status. Today we received an update from the congress office, saying that our case is pending at the FO and all the DV applicants in our FO are scheduled for the August 11 interview, and but we have not received our IL yet, nor the case status has been updated online. Could you please suggest on what we should do from here?

Thank you
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What is your FO?
 
yusa1990 said:
Hi Mom,
We did our biometrics on early May, and did the congressional inquiry about two weeks ago, after nothing changed in the case status. Today we received an update from the congress office, saying that our case is pending at the FO and all the DV applicants in our FO are scheduled for the August 11 interview, and but we have not received our IL yet, nor the case status has been updated online. Could you please suggest on what we should do from here?

Thank you
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More pertinent information is required in order for me to have a better insight into your case and respond to your questions accordingly. Please add your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet.
 
No I haven't mixed up anything. I even don't remember the u visa receipt number. I used the receipt number that was provided after I filed i-485. Whenever I inquire my wife's receipt number, they say her case is at Dallas field office and mine is what is shown above.
 
Annpa said:
No I haven't mixed up anything. I even don't remember the u visa receipt number. I used the receipt number that was provided after I filed i-485. Whenever I inquire my wife's receipt number, they say her case is at Dallas field office and mine is what is shown above.
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Okay, I don’t know why you’re getting the response you’ve been receiving.
 
Sm1smom said:
More pertinent information is required in order for me to have a better insight into your case and respond to your questions accordingly. Please add your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet.
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Thank you for your quick response!
Our case is at the Detroit FO, and we got an update today following a congressional inquiry from the USCIS that says "Our "Lottery" Team here at the Detroit Field Office will be interviewing all Diversity Lottery winners on August 11, 2023. Each winner/family has been sent a notice about their specific interview time."
However, we have not got any interview letter nor a case status update since biometrics. We are afraid that we may have an interview in about 10 days, and may not have an IL. Please suggest.

Thank you
 
Sm1smom said:
The FOs no longer allow walk-ins (unscheduled visits - an option which used to be available about 13 -14 years ago but got pulled off the table as applicants abusing and misusing the opportunity). So you can contact the customer service and see if they will be willing to schedule an INFOPASS appointment for you - this is hard to come by, but some have succeeded in getting this in the past.

You can also just pay your FO an unscheduled visit and attempt a walk-in - by explaining, pleading, cajoling, or even crying for the security guards while explaining your situation to see if they will be moved enough to allow you in (a few have had success doing this in the past also). Do keep us posted of the outcome if you attempt the walk-in.
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Thank you, @Sm1smom. First, I will try to get an infopass appointment; if that doesn't work, I will try to do a walk-in. I will keep updating!
 
yusa1990 said:
Thank you for your quick response!
Our case is at the Detroit FO, and we got an update today following a congressional inquiry from the USCIS that says "Our "Lottery" Team here at the Detroit Field Office will be interviewing all Diversity Lottery winners on August 11, 2023. Each winner/family has been sent a notice about their specific interview time."
However, we have not got any interview letter nor a case status update since biometrics. We are afraid that we may have an interview in about 10 days, and may not have an IL. Please suggest.

Thank you
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There’s a reason I recommended adding your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet, just so you know. Anyway, based on the limited information you’ve shared, you can go back to your congressman’s office to let them know you haven’t received an IL and request they assist with obtaining a copy of yours as the original may be lost in the mail based on the response the gave about interviews taking place on Aug. 11.
 
Sm1smom said:
There’s a reason I recommended adding your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet, just so you know. Anyway, based on the limited information you’ve shared, you can go back to your congressman’s office to let them know you haven’t received an IL and request they assist with obtaining a copy of yours as the original may be lost in the mail based on the response the gave about interviews taking place on Aug. 11.
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Thank you for all your help! We will get back to the congressman's office regarding our IL. Don't they (USCIS) at least do the case status update online something like "Interview has been scheduled" for DV AOS interviews? I'm trying to add my case data to the timeline. Sent a message to the owner to grant me access.
 
Hi, I had interview today and the interview officer asked to submit form 134 for my spouse and child. She said that I need to fill the form for them. She also said if I can turn on the document by 2:30 pm today. My spouse is on L1 visa and we provided with his employment letter, salary slips etc. I also showed the policy document on "Totality of circumstances" but she insisted on me filling the form 134. My income only is not sufficient to sponsor my derivatives. Could you please suggest.
 
megha_ said:
Hi, I had interview today and the interview officer asked to submit form 134 for my spouse and child. She said that I need to fill the form for them. She also said if I can turn on the document by 2:30 pm today. My spouse is on L1 visa and we provided with his employment letter, salary slips etc. I also showed the policy document on "Totality of circumstances" but she insisted on me filling the form 134. My income only is not sufficient to sponsor my derivatives. Could you please suggest.
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can my spouse file I-134?
 
yusa1990 said:
Thank you for all your help! We will get back to the congressman's office regarding our IL. Don't they (USCIS) at least do the case status update online something like "Interview has been scheduled" for DV AOS interviews? I'm trying to add my case data to the timeline. Sent a message to the owner to grant me access.
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They typically do not update case statuses online for DV based AOS applications following bio completion - there’s often no update until after the case has been adjudicated. This is called out on the AOS Process Spreadsheet.

Access granted to the spreadsheet.
 
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