DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

[Sm1smom]

Hi @Sm1smom , I just received the I-797C Notice that my AOS application and fee was received. The address indicates that it was sent from the National Benefits Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri (which is right next to Kansas City). Does that mean that the biometrics and/or interview might be assigned there aswell?

I'm asking because I'm in St. Louis, and using the FO and ASC locator on the USCIS website (for my current address), both are supposed to be located in St. Louis.

Please take a look at the Lockbox_NBC_FO tab of the AOS process spreadsheet.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi mom, I have 2 kids below 14 years, how should I fill form G-1145 for them, I mean I have to write their name or my name on the form?
Thank you

Each person’s name as an applicant.

 

[Erickkkkk]

I just called to the chase bank and they told me that they haven’t cashed my money yet. Very busy I think I’m gonna send my paperwork without the receipt and 2NL form next week. I just want to say that if you are in process of getting your green card, fill out your ds-260 as soon as possible as well as send money to the department of state asap.

When did you send the payment?

 

[Mc23]

Hi @Sm1smom
DV AOS 2023, CN February.
It’s been a while since I have given the finger prints.

When I do e-requests, last week the referral ID ended with ASC identifier, today I received referral ID back from the NBC.
Agent said the case is under review.
Does it mean that the case has forwarded back to NBC please.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi @Sm1smom
DV AOS 2023, CN February.
It’s been a while since I have given the finger prints.

When I do e-requests, last week the referral ID ended with ASC identifier, today I received referral ID back from the NBC.
Agent said the case is under review.
Does it mean that the case has forwarded back to NBC please.

No it does not.

 

[Mc23]

No it does not.

Thank you Sm1smom Last case status was , Interview was rescheduled, I had checked with the call center and they’ve said I hadn’t missed any appointments. But advised me to make an e-request. Then received the reply from the ASC later for the e-request through email.
Just trying to figure out if the case is still at ASC under review or moved forward for the time being please.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you Sm1smom Last case status was , Interview was rescheduled, I had checked with the call center and they’ve said I hadn’t missed any appointments. But advised me to make an e-request. Then received the reply from the ASC later for the e-request through email.
Just trying to figure out if the case is still at ASC under review or moved forward for the time being please.

Like I earlier responded to someone else not too long ago, the AOS application does not get sent to the ASC. The case file goes from the Lockbox to the NBC to the FO. Please take a look at the Lockbox_NBC_FO tab of the AOS process spreadsheet for more on this. Your file should already be at your FO. I believe the status update you’re seeing is a case of someone selecting the wrong option with the update. I agree with the agent’s response about your not having missed an interview appointment. If you miss your interview appointment, USCIS wouldn’t have automatically rescheduled it, the automatic reschedule only happens if they were the ones who canceled the original appointment.

Meanwhile, I recommend you add your timeline to the Timeline spreadsheet to provide better insight into your case progression.

 

[SebastianNY]

Hi
Yesterday we had biometric ( walk-in one week earlier than scheduled / Long Island City, NY ). Everything went super smoothly. Today for my wife and myself status has been changed to: "Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken : fingerprints relating to your AOS have been applied to your case," but there is no change on my daughter's case number - still only "case was received" (she is 4 so only one fingerprint has been taken + photo and signature (parent)

Quick question: it's nothing to be worried about?

Thank you

 

[Mc23]

Like I earlier responded to someone else not too long ago, the AOS application does not get sent to the ASC. The case file goes from the Lockbox to the NBC to the FO. Please take a look at the Lockbox_NBC_FO tab of the AOS process spreadsheet for more on this. Your file should already be at your FO. I believe the status update you’re seeing is a case of someone selecting the wrong option with the update. I agree with the agent’s response about your not having missed an interview appointment. If you miss your interview appointment, USCIS wouldn’t have automatically rescheduled it, the automatic reschedule only happens if they were the ones who canceled the original appointment.

Meanwhile, I recommend you add your timeline to the Timeline spreadsheet to provide better insight into your case progression.

Thank you Sm1smom,
First off, I’m trying to find the tab for edit request on the spreadsheet, and I see someone probably made changes to the presentation which was as per CN current month before, now all mixed up.

Can I be optimistic on the rescheduling interview was done by them as towards interview waive off please.

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi
Yesterday we had biometric ( walk-in one week earlier than scheduled / Long Island City, NY ). Everything went super smoothly. Today for my wife and myself status has been changed to: "Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken : fingerprints relating to your AOS have been applied to your case," but there is no change on my daughter's case number - still only "case was received" (she is 4 so only one fingerprint has been taken + photo and signature (parent)

Quick question: it's nothing to be worried about?

Thank you

Yup. Nothing to worry about.

 

[Hamo]

Hello Mom! I am planning to take action if my congressman cannot do anything about my case(which seems like he cannot). Considering my timeline, what would be the best timing for contacting the Ombudsman and possibly filing a writ of mandamus? I would appreciate any time frame that you could recommend me.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thank you Sm1smom,
First off, I’m trying to find the tab for edit request on the spreadsheet, and I see someone probably made changes to the presentation which was as per CN current month before, now all mixed up.

Can I be optimistic on the rescheduling interview was done by them as towards interview waive off please.

For access request:
1. Click the Green View Only dropdown at the top of the spreadsheet
2. Follow the instructions beneath it

The spreadsheet has been restored. I cannot speculate as to the rescheduled interview message being an indication of an interview waiver.

 

[SebastianNY]

Hi Hamo, Yes, I was looking at the same pace of our applications so far. As @Sm1smom says it is very unlikely this is not happening just by chance.
@Sm1smom am I understanding correctly that NY FO "accumulates" DV before starting interviews? Is there a risk they will be very late and the fiscal year will end before they process all of them (especially for who filed at the beginning of the fiscal year (in my case in November).

Thank you for your explanation.
Best,
N.

hi, @Nicdep as we are at the same FO NY, how does your case look like? still waiting? any movement on their side?

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello Mom! I am planning to take action if my congressman cannot do anything about my case(which seems like he cannot). Considering my timeline, what would be the best timing for contacting the Ombudsman and possibly filing a writ of mandamus? I would appreciate any time frame that you could recommend me.

You can go ahead and initiate the ombudsman inquiry now if you like. Do help me understand, precisely what sort of action are you expecting from your congressman which he seems unable to make?

 

[Hamo]

You can go ahead and initiate the ombudsman inquiry now if you like. Do help me understand, precisely what sort of action are you expecting from your congressman which he seems unable to make?

Thanks for your reply, Mom! The only thing I wish at this point is some kind of movement in my case, at least some kind of action or any information on why my case is delayed. But I have not gotten anything related.

 

[Hamo]

Is there any successful Ombudsman appeals that I can refer to? I do not know exactly know what I should include in my request to them. It would be great to look at an example and see what I should be pointing at in order for my request to be accepted.

 

[Erickkkkk]

Hello, it’s been more than 3 weeks after they cashed the money order and more than 4 weeks after I sent the mail and I didn’t receive the receipt yet , I contacted with them and they keep saying same things every time, do you know what i have to do?

Hello, it’s been 5 weeks after they cashed the money order, I contacted with them by email and they said we didn’t receive the payment yet , i have a payment prove , can i send the prove for kcc by mail to same payment address to ask them to send the receipt?

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks for your reply, Mom! The only thing I wish at this point is some kind of movement in my case, at least some kind of action or any information on why my case is delayed. But I have not gotten anything related.

You claim your congress person cannot do anything about your case, even though they were able to follow-up with your FO and provided you with the response from your FO on Mar.15th regarding potential case adjudication within 30 days. Has the 30 day deadline elapsed? I already explained neither the congress person or a senator (and not even the ombudsman) can compel USCIS to approve any case pending background check clearance. I already recommended following up with the congressman's office if there's no update after the 30 days has elapsed. Just because you see no update online does not mean there are no actions happening behind the scene. You basically need to exercise more patience.

I suppose if you want to force a decision one way or the other, which may not be to your advantage by the way, you can file a WRIT of mandamus (not something I've ever recommended for any DV based AOS applicant to file).

 

[Sm1smom]

Hello, it’s been 5 weeks after they cashed the money order, I contacted with them by email and they said we didn’t receive the payment yet , i have a payment prove , can i send the prove for kcc by mail to same payment address to ask them to send the receipt?

You can always email the proof of payment back to KCC.

 

[Hamo]

You claim your congress person cannot do anything about your case, even though they were able to follow-up with your FO and provided you with the response from your FO on Mar.15th regarding potential case adjudication within 30 days. Has the 30 day deadline elapsed? I already explained neither the congress person or a senator (and not even the ombudsman) can compel USCIS to approve any case pending background check clearance. I already recommended following up with the congressman's office if there's no update after the 30 days has elapsed. Just because you see no update online does not mean there are no actions happening behind the scene. You basically need to exercise more patience.

I suppose if you want to force a decision one way or the other, which may not be to your advantage by the way, you can file a WRIT of mandamus (not something I've ever recommended for any DV based AOS applicant to file).

Thanks for the response, Mom! The point is that the congressperson did not tell me that my case is under Administrative Processing. He just gave me the deadline and more than 3 weeks have passed. I have called USCIS and checked online, there are not any updates on the case. You are right that I need to exercise patience, but at the same time, I want to make sure that I do everything in a timely manner and do not miss the October 1st deadline.