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Sadaft92 said:
Dear mom, today I got a message that my file has been received. I think after 16 17 days,
the message states that a mail will be sent to me with the information needed.
1)where can I find my FO?
2)also, how can I request for an access to the spreadsheet to add my timeline?

3) Do you recommend any case inquiry with congress man now? or any other moves for me at this time to help?
Thank you
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2. (a). Click the Green View Only dropdown at the top of the spreadsheet (b). Follow the instructions beneath it.
3. Exercise some patience, your case just got accepted.
 
DreamLandUS said:
Hi mom, I gave my biometrics on July 25. I haven't received the interview appointment letter yet. Should I wait patiently or go for congressional inquiry? The live agent says that the case is still at NBC. Also, I am worried about the visas running out.
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DreamLandUS said:
Hey guys, I had my biometrics appointment on August 2nd and I'm currently waiting for the interview letter (Field Office Atlanta).

I reached out to a live agent to inquire about the status, and the response I received was as follows: "A decision regarding your interview has not been made. At this time, it has not been decided as mandatory for your case. Your case is with the National Benefit Center. NBC has your case listed as a Diversity Visa case and is aware that the end of the Fiscal year is approaching. NBC is aware that you're in the Diversity Visa queue."

I'm wondering if this is a standard response for all cases or if it's specific to mine. I'm unsure whether I should continue waiting patiently or if it's worth considering a congressional inquiry. Also, I am worried about the visas running out.
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You are providing conflicting information here ^^^ as to when you actually completed your bio, just so you know. Without having enough and accurate information about your case, it is hard to respond accordingly. So I suggest you add your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet in order for us to have a better insight into your case and respond accordingly.
 
Sm1smom said:
You are providing conflicting information here ^^^ as to when you actually completed your bio, just so you know. Without having enough and accurate information about your case, it is hard to respond accordingly. So I suggest you add your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet in order for us to have a better insight into your case and respond accordingly.
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I have added my case in the timeline.
 
DreamLandUS said:
I have added my case in the timeline.
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There are two of your from the same FO, filed within 3 days of one another, you've both completed your bio and are both waiting for your IL/next update at this point. The response you received from USCIS while related to your case, is not specific to your case alone.

Since your case was only filed about a month ago, I doubt if your congressional office agency liaison person will be too enthusiastic to initiate a follow up on your behalf at this point. But I don't want to discourage you from initiating the congressional case assistance at this point if you feel inclined to do so, miracles do happen.
 
mz13 said:
I live in Illinois and when I put my zip code they give me a field office in a random city in Iowa instead of Chicago. Is that accurate? or will I find out when I get my IL?
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I just took another look at the Timeline spreadsheet by the way, how did you determine your FO is Chicago, IL?
 
Dear Mom,
Some good news! Today a supervisor from USCIS called me to ask about my missing response to the RFE. Apparently, the LA Field Office received the RFE response but didn't scan it and append it to my case! The supervisor said she will create an appointment for me at the NY FO anyway for next week and I will just need to bring another sealed copy of the medicals from the civil surgeon. I called the Civil Surgeon and they mentioned they will reprint the documents but the date will be signed as the current date (so August 8, 2023). So, I have 2 questions:
1. Is the date ok?
2. Should I change the address on the new medicals to my New York address or just leave the address as is on my CA address (and yes, I'm well aware how much headache this move to NY has been :( sigh )

Thank you in advance! You're really the best.
 
milkypantz said:
Dear Mom,
Some good news! Today a supervisor from USCIS called me to ask about my missing response to the RFE. Apparently, the LA Field Office received the RFE response but didn't scan it and append it to my case! The supervisor said she will create an appointment for me at the NY FO anyway for next week and I will just need to bring another sealed copy of the medicals from the civil surgeon. I called the Civil Surgeon and they mentioned they will reprint the documents but the date will be signed as the current date (so August 8, 2023). So, I have 2 questions:
1. Is the date ok?
2. Should I change the address on the new medicals to my New York address or just leave the address as is on my CA address (and yes, I'm well aware how much headache this move to NY has been :( sigh )

Thank you in advance! You're really the best.
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Well, that’s some great news indeed. Glad to know your case has not fallen through the cracks at this point, and thanks for the update.
1. Yes, the date is okay.
2. Yes, you might as well use your NY address on the medical report at this point.

p.s. where you able to confirm the FO the supervisor was calling from, and do you have a way of following up with them, just in case the IL doesn’t show up as promised?
 
Sm1smom said:
Well, that’s some great news indeed. Glad to know your case has not fallen through the cracks at this point, and thanks for the update.
1. Yes, the date is okay.
2. Yes, you might as well use your NY address on the medical report at this point.

p.s. where you able to confirm the FO the supervisor was calling from, and do you have a way of following up with them, just in case the IL doesn’t show up as promised?
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Yes she said I can call her back on the number she called from! I haven't tried it yet and I don't see a change on my USCIS account to reflect an interview so I should probably call her tomorrow to make sure?
 
Diophantus said:
Hi Mom, I am in a big problem I need help. I filed my application to uscis on June 15 (early filing) for August(charge country: Nepal) but today I received the "Request for evidence that an immigrant visa is immediately available to you such that you are eligible to adjust status". My field office is in Detroit. At this point, I am very afraid and don't know how to proceed. Are they asking me to send them a copy of the August visa bulletin? I am thinking to visit the field office itself this Monday. I kindly request you guide me on how to process this.
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Following up on your case.
1. Did you visit your FO in person to submit the RFE response?
2. How did it go? Where you allowed to make the submission?

p.s. Do add your case data to the Timeline spreadsheet, I'm guessing you've benefited for using it also.
 
milkypantz said:
Yes she said I can call her back on the number she called from! I haven't tried it yet and I don't see a change on my USCIS account to reflect an interview so I should probably call her tomorrow to make sure?
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It is quite normal to not see any update following interview schedule, so I wouldn't worry about it for now. I would say to give her until Friday or Monday before reaching out to her again, if there's still no interview letter by then.

NOTE:
You may receive PMs from other folks from your FO asking to share the phone number she gave you with them. I would caution you be very careful with doing so - that's all I'm going to say at this point.
 
Noted and thank you!
Sm1smom said:
It is quite normal to not see any update following interview schedule, so I wouldn't worry about it for now. I would say to give her until Friday or Monday before reaching out to her again, if there's still no interview letter by then.

NOTE:
You may receive PMs from other folks from your FO asking to share the phone number she gave you with them. I would caution you be very careful with doing so - that's all I'm going to say at this point.
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Hi Mom,
I wrote to you a few weeks ago regarding my husbands package being rejected due to forgetting to sign the I-485. We sent it back to them and today received another rejection notice :(

I have attached the letter. I think it means they want the DV congratulatory letter? Which I did not send as I am the winner and they kept my package and cashed my cheque (which has the congratulatory letter). I did not think to send another copy. What do you think it means when they say the fiscal year has ended? Is it too late to send it back, even thought they are processing my application??

Should I send back immediately tomorrow?? And if so, should I fill out tje I-485 again and everything else to minimize them getting confused they are processing my application??
 

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Hello, how can I fill the timelines spreadsheet? I have been waiting the bio notice for 3 weeks. On 14th July my fingerprint fee is accepted and on 17th I got sms. Should I call USCIS or ACS next week if notice doesnt show up this week?
 
A.E said:
Hi Mom,
I wrote to you a few weeks ago regarding my husbands package being rejected due to forgetting to sign the I-485. We sent it back to them and today received another rejection notice :(

I have attached the letter. I think it means they want the DV congratulatory letter? Which I did not send as I am the winner and they kept my package and cashed my cheque (which has the congratulatory letter). I did not think to send another copy. What do you think it means when they say the fiscal year has ended? Is it too late to send it back, even thought they are processing my application??

Should I send back immediately tomorrow?? And if so, should I fill out tje I-485 again and everything else to minimize them getting confused they are processing my application??
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Hmm, interesting. Couple of questions first (to help figure out what’s going on and decide on the next steps):
1. Did you place the blue (or was it green?) notice you were supposed to include with the package at the very top of the package when you re-sent it?
2. The initial package that got rejected the first time, did the documents have some sort of markings on them from USCIS?
3. Did you simply include the missing signature and sent back the same forms, or you downloaded new forms and sent them in place of the ones that got rejected?
4. Was the I-693 medical report opened when the first rejected package got sent back to you?
 
eeerdogdu said:
Hello, how can I fill the timelines spreadsheet? I have been waiting the bio notice for 3 weeks. On 14th July my fingerprint fee is accepted and on 17th I got sms. Should I call USCIS or ACS next week if notice doesnt show up this week?
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Instructions on how to obtain access to the Timeline spreadsheet was posted in response to another forum member’s question a couple of posts directly above yours. Please scroll up to the post to see the instructions.
 
Sm1smom said:
Hmm, interesting. Couple of questions first (to help figure out what’s going on and decide on the next steps):
1. Did you place the blue (or was it green?) notice you were supposed to include with the package at the very top of the package when you re-sent it?
2. The initial package that got rejected the first time, did the documents have some sort of markings on them from USCIS?
3. Did you simply include the missing signature and sent back the same forms, or you downloaded new forms and sent them in place of the ones that got rejected?
4. Was the I-693 medical report opened when the first rejected package got sent back to you?
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1. It was a green paper. Yes, included it and placed it on top of package.
2. Yes, the I-485 had a series of numbers/letters across the bottom of all pages. I also noticed they have written my husbands name and "I-485" on the back of the passport photos.
3. We just sent back the same forms (with signature) as I thought maybe the numbers meant something to them.
4. Yes, the medical report was opened. Your last reply to me said to send back as is.

Some additional things:
a) The money order has a stamp that says DHS and at the bottom of the cheque they have written a date in pen.
b) the package that was just sent back, the entire thing is stapled together (including the first green slip and now the second at the top)
c) The markings at the bottom of the I-485 are across the bottom of all supporting documents ie birth certificate, medical report, etc.
d) I have since received two letters from USCIS, one saying they are processing my case and the second waiving the biometrics.

Should I send back everything again with DV letter plus letters addressed to me? Should we send another copy of the I-485 without markings in addition to the original? Or is it all too late being August?? Also, will they still process my case or is an officer somewhere waiting for my husband's package before they move with my case??

PS. Attached I-485 example of marking of first page (with line drawn through numbers and second page (without line)
 

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A.E said:
1. It was a green paper. Yes, included it and placed it on top of package.
2. Yes, the I-485 had a series of numbers/letters across the bottom of all pages. I also noticed they have written my husbands name and "I-485" on the back of the passport photos.
3. We just sent back the same forms (with signature) as I thought maybe the numbers meant something to them.
4. Yes, the medical report was opened. Your last reply to me said to send back as is.

Some additional things:
a) The money order has a stamp that says DHS and at the bottom of the cheque they have written a date in pen.
b) the package that was just sent back, the entire thing is stapled together (including the first green slip and now the second at the top)
c) The markings at the bottom of the I-485 are across the bottom of all supporting documents ie birth certificate, medical report, etc.
d) I have since received two letters from USCIS, one saying they are processing my case and the second waiving the biometrics.

Should I send back everything again with DV letter plus letters addressed to me? Should we send another copy of the I-485 without markings in addition to the original? Or is it all too late being August?? Also, will they still process my case or is an officer somewhere waiting for my husband's package before they move with my case??

PS. Attached I-485 example of marking of first page (with line drawn through numbers and second page (without line)
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Based on the above responses, I believe the second rejection was an erroneous one - the package was probably handled by a new contractor at the Lockbox. The green paper should have informed them the package was being expected. So going forward you have two options:

Option1: Send everything back as is to the same Lockbox in Dallas, but this time around include (a) copy of your selectee notification letter, (b) copy of the acceptance notice (I-797) for your own case - this will show the case is tied to yours and will hopefully cause them to fast-track it to join yours at the FO, (c) a cover note explaining: (i) this package is for your derivative, (ii) your case as the main selectee is currently being processed evidenced by your attached I-797, (iii) your FY is not yet over contrary to what the rejection notice states, your FY ends on Sept. 30th, 2023.

Option 2: Fill out new sets of forms and send this package as a new one to your actual Lockbox (Chicago, I believe based on your zip code?). This will however require you to include a sealed medical report (you will not be able to use the copy previously sent since it has been opened), and new payment form. You will also need to include (a) copy of your selectee notification letter, (b) copy of the acceptance notice (I-797) for your own case - this will show the case is tied to yours and will hopefully cause them to fast-track it to join yours at the FO, (c) a cover note explaining: (i) this package is for your derivative, (ii) your case as the main selectee is currently being processed evidenced by your attached I-797.

I do not believe it is too late, give it your best shot and hope for the best. Third time is a charm, like they say :). Whichever option you decide to go with, I highly recommend you send in the package with next day courier delivery option (I don't think same day option is available, or I would have recommended that).

The case processing continues as is regardless of your spouse's since you are the main selectee.

p.s. I suggest you add your case data to the timeline spreadsheet by the way.
 
Hello Mom

Is it mandatory to bring the original college certificates to the interview? My original certificates are in my country, here I only have colored copies and their respective translations into English. can you enlighten me please
 
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