Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Which line? Are you under a different username?
I also use Informed Delivery. That update wouldn’t be for a USCIS correspondence, it’s usually for some sort of junk mail.
DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only
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I also use Informed Delivery. That update wouldn’t be for a USCIS correspondence, it’s usually for some sort of junk mail.
Anaipm
New Member
Hi mom,
I am still waiting for my interview appointment, I was reading about this new service, is this like an Infopass appointment? Do you think we can request an appointment with our field office through this method? If so, under which category do you think we could fit?
Thanks
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes, it is like INFOPASS.
2. I don’t know if you can or not. You can give it a try.
Hi mom,
I did not add form EAD and advance parole as I am a student as this time, don't want to work at this moment and don't desire to travel during this time.
Is there a chance that they ask for these documents as an RFF? in lawfully app, it says that the next notice most likely be related to these,
why it says this?
I did not add form EAD and advance parole as I am a student as this time, don't want to work at this moment and don't desire to travel during this time.
Is there a chance that they ask for these documents as an RFF? in lawfully app, it says that the next notice most likely be related to these,
why it says this?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Those are optional applications, no one gets a RFE for not applying for them. Lawfully is not an app I personally approve of, it is not a USCIS sanctioned app, so I cannot speak to what it says.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Has there been any update on your case?
Throughout the process, I talked to USCIS customer service a lot but they do not have access to much information than you would get on the online portal. Talked to a Tier 2 officer twice. But major milestones in the process were the ones below.
First SR (Expedite) – Placed on January 30, 2023 – Denied on February 2, 2023
Congressional Inquiry – Called on March 7, 2023 – Inquiry sent on March 8, 2023 – answer received on March 15, 2023, saying that case will be adjudicated in 30 days. 30 days passed with no updates. I called the Congressman’s office again and they told me to wait another 30 days. Another 30 days also passed with no updates.
Second SR (Filing question) – Placed on April 4, 2023 – “We are still reviewing your case” on April 7, 2023
Congressional Inquiry from another state (I went to high school there) – Inquiry submitted on April 27, 2023 – answer received “Wait for 60 days for adjudication” on May 11, 2023.
Third SR (Expedite request) – Placed through L2 agent on April 27, 2023, on humanitarian reasons – “Expedite Granted” on May 5, 2023.
May 16 – new card is being produced.
Very painful process but finally worked it out.
First SR (Expedite) – Placed on January 30, 2023 – Denied on February 2, 2023
Congressional Inquiry – Called on March 7, 2023 – Inquiry sent on March 8, 2023 – answer received on March 15, 2023, saying that case will be adjudicated in 30 days. 30 days passed with no updates. I called the Congressman’s office again and they told me to wait another 30 days. Another 30 days also passed with no updates.
Second SR (Filing question) – Placed on April 4, 2023 – “We are still reviewing your case” on April 7, 2023
Congressional Inquiry from another state (I went to high school there) – Inquiry submitted on April 27, 2023 – answer received “Wait for 60 days for adjudication” on May 11, 2023.
Third SR (Expedite request) – Placed through L2 agent on April 27, 2023, on humanitarian reasons – “Expedite Granted” on May 5, 2023.
May 16 – new card is being produced.
Very painful process but finally worked it out.
mtb
New Member
Hello mom,
I gave the biometric (along with my wife) on Aug 11, but have not gotten IL yet. When I chatted with a live agent via Emma, she said my case is still at NBC and an interview has not been scheduled. Now I am planning to initiate a congressional inquiry. Attached is the form I need to fill out but I got some confusion. Can you please give some suggestions?
1. What do I write in the beneficiary part? Is it my wife's name or my own name and details?
2. Place of filing: Is it my FO?
I gave the biometric (along with my wife) on Aug 11, but have not gotten IL yet. When I chatted with a live agent via Emma, she said my case is still at NBC and an interview has not been scheduled. Now I am planning to initiate a congressional inquiry. Attached is the form I need to fill out but I got some confusion. Can you please give some suggestions?
1. What do I write in the beneficiary part? Is it my wife's name or my own name and details?
2. Place of filing: Is it my FO?
Attachments
hattiyo
New Member
Hello guys, I hope someone who is still worried reads this (please read my earlier posts as well). After ~8 months I just received my green card today (I have updated my timeline). Here are some highlights:
- My CN is ~AF18xxx and my visa number became available in January, and gave my biometrics in March.
Ever since then, there have been no updates. I did everything I could (wrote my senator, emailed KCC, service centers, info pass, and wrote letters directly to USCIS) but nothing. According to the timeline, people with similar F1 visas and CN >AF50xxx already got their GC before me so I was worried. Even @Sm1smom was worried as my case was peculiar. But to my surprise, USCIS all of a sudden approved my case and I got my GC. I can't thank this community enough for their guidance, Simon, Sm1smom, and of course Lord Jesus.
- If anyone is worried the deadline is approaching, do your best to complete everything you can, and follow the advice given here, which is what I did. It is not over till it is over. You got this guys
- My CN is ~AF18xxx and my visa number became available in January, and gave my biometrics in March.
Ever since then, there have been no updates. I did everything I could (wrote my senator, emailed KCC, service centers, info pass, and wrote letters directly to USCIS) but nothing. According to the timeline, people with similar F1 visas and CN >AF50xxx already got their GC before me so I was worried. Even @Sm1smom was worried as my case was peculiar. But to my surprise, USCIS all of a sudden approved my case and I got my GC. I can't thank this community enough for their guidance, Simon, Sm1smom, and of course Lord Jesus.
- If anyone is worried the deadline is approaching, do your best to complete everything you can, and follow the advice given here, which is what I did. It is not over till it is over. You got this guys
Hi mom, its SS, ill change it to SthS
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yeah, making the change will be nice as in when forum username name matches what is listed on the Timeline spreadsheet, it makes it easier to review cases and answer accordingly when questions get asked in the forum.
Hi Mom,
To prepare for the interview, should we bring another certified English translation along with the original documents in addition to the translations we have sent before with our package?
If yes, it is okay to bring a scan of the translations>? or it should be the actual and original translation again?
Thank you
To prepare for the interview, should we bring another certified English translation along with the original documents in addition to the translations we have sent before with our package?
If yes, it is okay to bring a scan of the translations>? or it should be the actual and original translation again?
Thank you
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Please take a look at the “Interview Tips” tab/sheet of the AOS Process spreadsheet.
thank you , sorry to ask again, it is just that, in one part, it is mentioned to have only COPIES of translations, and in another part it is mentioned to have PROPER TRANSLATION TO ALL THE DOCUMENTS in the interview. so I am a bit unsure if I understood correctly
since I need to act accordingly, I need to double check with you if the translation copies of birth certificate and diplomas suffices?
Thank you really for helping .
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
You’re over analyzing. The important thing is for the translated document to be clear, legible, and certified by whoever did the translation. In summary, take both the non-English version and the translated version of the non-English version document (with copies of each) along with you to your interview if you want to be properly prepared.
Hi @eeerdogdu,
What's the ticket you created on USCIS website? And how did you create it?
I tried several times to talk to a live agent through Emma. I typed Infopass and talked to Tier 1 agents asking to be called by a Tier 2 call but they always denied my request. I even called USCIS but I never get through the automated voice assistance system.
What specifically did you say (word for word please if you remember them) to the Tier 1 agent to get you added to the list and receive a call?
I'm also still waiting for bio and interview appointments...
Hi @Annpa,
Could you please tell me what specifically you say (word for word please if you remember) to the Tier 1 agent to get you to talk to a Tier 2 agent and how you made an appointment at the FO through him? Thanks
Hi @AM7,
I chatted with them about my case status and as usual, they said to write inquiry to vermont service center since they cannot find any information about my case in the system. I told them I already wrote two times but still haven't got any status of my case. It has already been five months and I am really scared since fiscal year is approaching. Is there any way to get an appointment to talk to tier 2 officer? and they scheduled the call back within 30 days. I got a call from tier2 next morning and explained the same thing about how my case is pending for a long time and there is not a single udpate from April. He said he will schedule an appointment with officer and asked to bring all the necessary documents to discuss about the problem.
Trust me, I have been trying to get an appointment with tier 2 officer since june. You are not alone. It was not a one-time thing also. What you can do is, chat with emma and type connect to live chat. It will give you various options, select the last option(connect to live chat). Give your receipt number and they will connect to live agent. Sometimes, it might say service is currently down but type in same thing couple of times more , it will be connected. But sometimes, it may be really down, so you can try later. The live chat will verify your information and you can ask them about your biometric appointment. You can say like, " Can you check if my bio has been scheduled"? If they say no, just tell them if they can schedule an appointment for the call back from tier 2 since fiscal year is approaching and being a diversity visa winner, you need to get your greencard before sep 30,2023.
I would not say this will work because they never schedule but give it a shot. May be luck will favor.