1. A “substantial amount” - I don’t have an exact figure.
The NBC does not approve AOS applications. The welcome letter is issued by the FO, however the envelope or letterhead may indicate the NBC address as the NBC is the one common factor in all cases regardless of the different Lockboxes cases originally got sent to, or the different FOs with jurisdictions over them.
It’s only been 2 weeks since package delivery, I would say exercise some patience for now. There’s no one who can provide you with any useful update at this point.
I'm in the same boat. Package was delivered to Chicago on 2/21. Please let me know when your cheque gets cashed or if you get an acceptance text. Thanks!
Take what they told your about receiving IL in a couple of days following the bio appointment. The person who told you that has no way of knowing when you'll get the letter, she plays no role in that process. You need to add your process updates to the Timeline spreadsheet, that way you can see and compare your case with those of fellow applicants most especially from the same FO as you. Of course you can call USCIS for case follow-up, I doubt you will receive any useful information at this point though. Your best bet for now is the Timeline spreadsheet.
I'm also in the same boat. My package delivered 2/20. But today I got a rejection notice only for my kid's application due to a signature issue.
Can I ask you how this signature looks like, which caused an issue?
Either one can sign. But in my case I have signed in preparer section only.
Have you paid the $1440 fee again?
Hi, Why did you fill the preparer section. For minor, do we not sign in as applicant?
No they have returned my check.
Have sent you Message
A parent only needs to sign on the applicant’s section for a minor child, signing on the preparer section is not required. However in your case since you’ve already signed on the preparer section of the form that was rejected, you can simply sign on the applicant section of the same form before sending it back.
Just try walk in ASAP; worst case scenario is that they wont allow you do it but it is possible that they may allow you. We did a walk in for our BM appointment earlier than the exact date and no question was asked. If I were you, I will go now if possible. Keep us informed
I believe that the barcode would be expired after that date. Mom, is that right?
Go try a walk-in attempt right away as already suggested by @Totoy. Be prepared to cajole, plead, beg to be allowed, if required. Explain the fact that DV based applications are term limited - take the necessary documents on hand to back this up, just in case. Note, a walk-in attempt is not limited to your ASC only.
I think it remains valid for a while. A DV2022 selectee was in a similar situation last year. I can’t remember the username, this person was able to do a walk-in after their scheduled bio appointment.
l immediately did the walk-in today as suggested. All was well until the officer saw that my appointment was from 1 day ago. l tried my best to plead with her but she said they can only accept walk-ins if it's before the appointment not after. She said that the government doesn't allow them to go back on appointments and told me to call and reschedule.