DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

[jdoe2]

Do we need to worry about the visas running out after doing biometrics and paying all the fees?

 

[Xarthisius]

Do we need to worry about the visas running out after doing biometrics and paying all the fees?

Yes. Visa numbers for AOS applicants are not allocated before adjudication.

 

[mz13]

Yes. Visa numbers for AOS applicants are not allocated before adjudication.

All the remaining visas are already allocated though. Where do AOS cases get visas from then?

 

[Xarthisius]

All the remaining visas are already allocated though. Where do AOS cases get visas from then?

I'd even say there's more people currently scheduled in CP than available visas, so I have no clue what are they planning. Nevertheless, paying AOS fee and doing bio doesn't guarantee you anything. See "DV 2017 AOS" thread (posts after 09/07/17) for sad details... e.g. https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-181#post-2464285

 

[jdoe2]

All the remaining visas are already allocated though. Where do AOS cases get visas from then?

It is just unclear and complicated. They can do anything they want

 

[jdoe2]

I'd even say there's more people currently scheduled in CP than available visas, so I have no clue what are they planning. Nevertheless, paying AOS fee and doing bio doesn't guarantee you anything. See "DV 2017 AOS" thread (posts after 09/07/17) for sad details... e.g. https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-181#post-2464285

Maybe they want to adjust the number of visas with 2020 and 2021? Just saying.

 

[Xarthisius]

Maybe they want to adjust the number of visas with 2020 and 2021? Just saying.

That'd be illegal...

 

[jdoe2]

I'd even say there's more people currently scheduled in CP than available visas, so I have no clue what are they planning. Nevertheless, paying AOS fee and doing bio doesn't guarantee you anything. See "DV 2017 AOS" thread (posts after 09/07/17) for sad details... e.g. https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-181#post-2464285

Holy shit, this is depressing!

 

[Xarthisius]

Holy shit, this is depressing!

It's not over, till it's over (and when we have multiple reports about it). As far as I can tell, there are multiple people scheduled for interview next week. We'll know more then.

 

[mz13]

In case visas get exhausted, can people with pending applications sue?

 

[jdoe2]

In case visas get exhausted, can people with pending applications sue?

What is the benefit of it? Nothing I guess

 

[Sm1smom]

In case visas get exhausted, can people with pending applications sue?

They can sue if they wish, it will simply be an additional loss for them as there's no legal basis for suing USCIS.

 

[jdoe2]

I can see DV 2017 scenarios loading now. ffs this is going to be depression times for remaining AOSers

 

[Silverfox]

Britsimon did a live session last night to discuss remaining visas. He mentioned there was a slim possibility that the IVAMS system has already been blocked from allowing any more visas to be allocated to AOSers post interview, even though at this stage the cap is yet to be met. Can they actually do that?

 

[jdoe2]

They can sue if they wish, it will simply be an additional loss for them as there's no legal basis for suing USCIS.

Do they return the payment if we haven't attend fingerprint or interview?

 

[Xarthisius]

Do they return the payment if we haven't attend fingerprint or interview?

Unfortunately, no:

When you send a payment, you agree to pay for a government service. Filing and biometric services fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request

 

[jdoe2]

Britsimon did a live session last night to discuss remaining visas. He mentioned there was a slim possibility that the IVAMS system has already been blocked from allowing any more visas to be allocated to AOSers post interview, even though at this stage the cap is yet to be met. Can they actually do that?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1686827775188140032

Is this the tweet you are talking about?

PS: She is talking about appeal in FOIA request.

 

[Silverfox]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1686827775188140032

Is this the tweet you are talking about?

PS: She is talking about appeal in FOIA request.

Well yes, the reason for his video was to point out that she was mostly wrong and/or misinterpreting the CEAC data. But he did have a guess as to why her AOS client was not able to be scheduled for an interview. He said it could be due to local caps being met or that no more visas were being distributed through IVAMS. Surely it couldn't be the latter? That would be outrageous.

 

[jdoe2]

Well yes, the reason for his video was to point out that she was mostly wrong and/or misinterpreting the CEAC data. But he did have a guess as to why her AOS client was not able to be scheduled for an interview. He said it could be due to local caps being met or that no more visas were being distributed through IVAMS. Surely it couldn't be the latter? That would be outrageous.

Please keep us updated about your interview. Well, we might see 2017 sad scenarios. I am still waiting for interview letter.

 

[Silverfox]

I'd even say there's more people currently scheduled in CP than available visas, so I have no clue what are they planning. Nevertheless, paying AOS fee and doing bio doesn't guarantee you anything. See "DV 2017 AOS" thread (posts after 09/07/17) for sad details... e.g. https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2017-aos-only.331328/page-181#post-2464285

When those AOS applicants started to receive denials in 2017 were all CP interviews cancelled as well or did they continue to issue visas to CPers after that date?