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DV 2023 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Only

Green_seekerz said:
time is running out ... is there anything i can do till i get my Receipt ? shall i file without receipt?
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Green_seekerz said:
Hey mom,,, do you advise me to start filing i 485 before receiving my receipt? I am thinking about that because time is running out.
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That’s your call. I asked you a couple of questions which you obviously haven’t been able to answer. Knowing the right answers to those questions will provide better insight into your situation.
 
Sm1smom said:
1. What is the edition of the I-693 form you submitted with your AOS package?
2. Was the medical report correctly filled out?
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1. This is the latest edition of 03/09/2023. It took longer for them to complete my form because I requested the latest edition from them and this was her first time to complete this edition and she was not familiar with it.
2. I checked a copy without signatures that they provided, and I notice 2 mistakes in the vaccination section, they fixed it and then it looked fine.
 
Sherry13 said:
1. This is the latest edition of 03/09/2023. It took longer for them to complete my form because I requested the latest edition from them and this was her first time to complete this edition and she was not familiar with it.
2. I checked a copy without signatures that they provided, and I notice 2 mistakes in the vaccination section, they fixed it and then it looked fine.
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Okay. It’s possible the Lockbox did not properly scan the medical report when your package was received, or it somehow got misplaced hence the RFE. This sometimes happens.
 
Hello mom,
I submitted the evidence via email for my expedite request on 07/20 but I didn't get an update from that time.
1. how long does normally take to know if your request is approved or denied? because I saw some folks getting an update in 3 days.
2. I tried to ask emma about the status of my request but they basically don't see any informations about it. who should I contact to get an update about it?
Also, I sent a letter to my fo explaining the issue of visa cut-off that was delivered on 07/19 but it didn't affect my case till now. I saw in an earlier post yesterday you told Azani that a week is not enough after the delivery of your letter to play a role in getting the il.
3. can I know where my letter should go normally after the mailing room? and how long it usually take before the io get it?
thanks
 
mohammedm said:
Hello mom,
I submitted the evidence via email for my expedite request on 07/20 but I didn't get an update from that time.
1. how long does normally take to know if your request is approved or denied? because I saw some folks getting an update in 3 days.
2. I tried to ask emma about the status of my request but they basically don't see any informations about it. who should I contact to get an update about it?
Also, I sent a letter to my fo explaining the issue of visa cut-off that was delivered on 07/19 but it didn't affect my case till now. I saw in an earlier post yesterday you told Azani that a week is not enough after the delivery of your letter to play a role in getting the il.
3. can I know where my letter should go normally after the mailing room? and how long it usually take before the io get it?
thanks
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1. There's no specific number of days, it can take as long as they need to before responding.
2. Maybe same place you sent you email response to, or be patient. They will get back to you when they have a response.
3. That is an internal process. Like any big organization, there will be certain steps/process an unsolicited mail (especially one not addressed to a specific person by name) will need to go through - it can take as long as needed, or could basically end up in the shred bin once the mail room opens it considering it is an unsolicited mail.

p.s. this is the reason I typically do not openly discuss or advocate folks send out letters to their FOs after filing, unless this is under a rather dire circumstance. Most folks read about sending unsolicited letters to the FOs and immediately jump at doing the same thing as soon as they file. The FOs do not appreciate receiving general and unsolicited mail, and more often than not, do not act on them.
 
Hi... I finally got a response from the LA county congressional inquiry, and this what they said:

Hello Mr. XXXX,

Our inquiry to the Los Angeles Field Office was forwarded to the National Benefits Center. I have included USCIS’ correspondence to our office below:

“According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records, National Benefits Center has jurisdiction over this case, Therefore, we have forwarded your inquiry to the National Benefits Center for review and direct response to you.”

We will be in contact with you when we receive a response from the National Benefits Center.
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Is it bad that it's back at NBC?
 
Azani said:
Hi Sm1mom, we received our green card. I updated the timeline spreadsheet. After filing our I-485 application on January 6th and giving biometrics on February 1st we did not hear any useful/reliable update for our case. Whenever we contacted USCIS they said our case is at NBC and processing under normal processing conditions. We set an appointment with a tier 2 agent to call us back but we never received that call. Finally, in May we initiated a congressional inquiry and waited one month. After one month we followed up with the congressman's office but still, they had not heard an update from USCIS. However, the congressman's office reinitiated the inquiry with USICS, and after one week congressman's office gave us an update that our case is pending at the Nashville field office and will schedule an interview in the near future. Before we heard this update we sent a letter to the Nashville field office explaining our situation. We don't know whether that had shed light on our case. One week after the letter delivery to the field office and congressional office update, we received the interview letter. Honestly saying we had given up our case at that point. We did not have much time to prepare but we prepared ourselves fully for the interview.
My husband and I had the interview at 7 am. We were the only ones in the field office at that time. The interview lasted ~30-40 minutes. The interview officer was pleasant and professional. First IO asked for our names, birth dates, birthplaces, current addresses, previous addresses, and SSN numbers. Then IO went through all the yes and no questions with us together. Then IO checked our original birth and marriage certificates (translations and originals from our native language) and passports. At the end of the interview, IO said our case will get approved. After 3 hours of interview, our cases changed from biometrics taken to new cards being produced. Then we received the approval notice first from the mail. Then within two weeks, we received the green cards.
Thank you for initiating and continuation of this forum. There was a lot of useful information I abstract from this forum to follow up on our case such as initiating congressional inquiry and sending letters to the field office. I wish all who are still waiting to receive the interview or GC to get them soon. We know how stressful this process is. Sorry for taking the time to give this update. We are in the middle of moving to a different place. Neuro930 I wish you again to get your case approved soon. Thank you.
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Hi! Thanks so much for this info!! Could you tell me what you said in the letter to the field office? I want to try to write one too
 
Hey guys, I got my biometrics appointment letter for August 10. I have two questions regarding walk-in:
1. Will the interview letter come fast if we walk-in?
2. Do we need to call ASC to take an appointment for a walk-in, or can we directly talk with the officer in ASC?
 
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milkypantz said:
Hi... I finally got a response from the LA county congressional inquiry, and this what they said:



Is it bad that it's back at NBC?
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Yeah, I have to say this doesn't look good considering most, if not all the other LA FO cases filed after you have either been completed and approved, or have been scheduled for their interview.
 
SouLUSA said:
Hey guys, I got my biometrics appointment letter for August 10. I have two questions regarding walk-in:
1. Will the interview letter come fast if we walk-in?
2. Do we need to call ASC to take an appointment for a walk-in, or can we directly talk with the officer in ASC?
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1&2: Take a look at the FAQ tab of the AOS Process Spreadsheet.
 
Fonseca David said:
Good night Mom

I just received a notification now in my mail, the letter was sent on 50/19/2023 to fingprint on 06/09/2023, the date has already passed, what should I do?
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Where you able to get your bio completed and is there any new update on your case?
 
HiSm1mom,
If the first name is misspelt by one letter on one's birth certificate , is that grounds for rejecting the whole document
Your comments and responses appreciated
 
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