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Hello mom,

I just wanted to let you know that we had our interview today at SF FO and our IO was very nice, he asked me and my husband about our basic information to confirm that nothing changed, then some YES or NO questions from the I-485 form. He didn't ask for any original documents but even though we took everything with us. At the end of the interview he said that he will approve our case, that everything looked good but he just needed to do a background check and we should have news later today. After 2 hours, our status changed to "New card is being produced"! Thank you very much for your support and for all the information provided in this forum. Hope everybody who is still waiting receive good news soon!
 
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Anaipm said:
Hello mom,

I just wanted to let you know that we had my interview today at SF FO and our IO was very nice, he asked me and my husband about our basic information to confirm that nothing changed, then some YES or NO questions from the I-485 form. He didn't ask for any original documents but even though we took everything with us. At the end of the interview he said that he will approved our case, that everything looked good but he just needed to do a background check and we should have news later today. After 2 hours, our status changed to "New card is being produced"! Thank you very much for your support and for all the information provided in this forum. Hope everybody who is still waiting receive good news soon!
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Congratulations and thanks for the update.
 
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Today (August 30) our cases have changed to "New Card Is Being Produced" as well in my.uscis.gov.
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We have received the SSN cards today, issued on 08/31/2023. Strangely, they are (still) marked as "valid for work only with DHS authorization". Probably, an error of the SSA office.
 
I received my green card last week. I'd like to extend my gratitude to everyone who has helped me throughout this journey. A particular shoutout goes to @Sm1smom; her expertise, which likely surpasses that of most immigration attorneys, has been invaluable. Her willingness to assist us during this stressful and emotionally charged period, without asking for anything in return, has been an enormous source of comfort.
 
Hi @Sm1smom,
By tomorrow I will get the call from the Tier 2 agent but in the meantime I have also approached my Congressman. After a few days finally the person I spoke agreed to send an inquiry to the BNC and/or the FO for an update on my case given the limited time I have, but she told me that is the only thing they can do. They can't request an urgent process unless there is documentation to support it that shows significantly more urgent and unforeseeable circumstances than those of thousands of others waiting for their green cards.
I don't want to give up yet, might it be of some help at this point to contact my Senator and/or submit a DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance online? Or might opening different inquiries on the contrary further complicate the situation?
 
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sm1skid said:
I received my green card last week. I'd like to extend my gratitude to everyone who has helped me throughout this journey. A particular shoutout goes to @Sm1smom; her expertise, which likely surpasses that of most immigration attorneys, has been invaluable. Her willingness to assist us during this stressful and emotionally charged period, without asking for anything in return, has been an enormous source of comfort.
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Congratulations and thanks for the update.
 
AM7 said:
Hi @Sm1smom,
By tomorrow I will get the call from the Tier 2 agent but in the meantime I have also approached my Congressman. After a few days finally the person I spoke agreed to send an inquiry to the BNC and/or the FO for an update on my case given the limited time I have, but she told me that is the only thing they can do. They can't request an urgent process unless there is documentation to support it that shows significantly more urgent and unforeseeable circumstances than those of thousands of others waiting for their green cards.
I don't want to give up yet, might it be of some help at this point to contact my Senator and/or submit a DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance online? Or might opening different inquiries on the contrary further complicate the situation?
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All those steps are basically one form or the other of obtaining case status updates, they do not expedite the process. A senatorial case inquiry or assistance leads case updates same as that of a House of Rep’s. Anyway, you can initiate all of those steps if you want to feel like you’re doing something about your case.
 
Hi @Sm1smom,
I received a Form G-56. The date, time, and request for two documents are mentioned
1. Valid id
2. Evidence of current status

What kind of letter is this? What do you think might have happenned?
 
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Hi @Sm1smom,
I received a Form G-56. The date, time, and request for two documents are mentioned
1. Valid id
2. Evidence of current status

What kind of letter is this? What do you think might have happenned?
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What does the form say? I’m sure it’s not a blank form with just those two documents listed on it. Also what is your current status?
 
It has mentioned my FO location, date and time of appointment, ask for "officer singleton", Reason for appointment "Diversity Visa", Bring with you: "Gov issued id, and evidence of current F1 status".

current "F1"
 
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SthS said:
It has mentioned my FO location, date and time of appointment, ask for "officer singleton", Reason for appointment "Diversity Visa", Bring with you: "Gov issued id, and evidence of current F1 status".

current "F1"
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So that is your IL. When did you receive it and when is your appointment scheduled for?
 
Sm1smom said:
All those steps are basically one form or the other of obtaining case status updates, they do not expedite the process. A senatorial case inquiry or assistance leads case updates same as that of a House of Rep’s. Anyway, you can initiate all of those steps if you want to feel like you’re doing something about your case.
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Thank you for your reply.
So based on your experience, it is not a problem to open multiple inquiries with different subjects at the same time. My fear is just that flooding the National Benefit Center or the Field Office with my inquiries could be counterproductive.
 
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AM7 said:
The you for your reply.
So based on your experience, it is not a problem to open multiple inquiries with different subjects at the same time. My fear is just that flooding the National Benefit Center or the Field Office with my inquiries could be counterproductive.
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In general, initiating multiple congressional case inquiries is frowned upon, as they're addressing the same issue - which I already tried to point out to you. As a matter of fact, some congressional person's office will ask you if you had initiated some other congressional case assistance before reaching out to them. As for the Ombudsman's office, the website will equally list out steps you ought to have completed before reaching out to them. The truth is I don't expect the Ombudsman's office will be initiating any case assistance on your behalf at this point, your case has not reached the threshold of where they like to come in (and they tend to take a while by the way).
 
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In general, initiating multiple congressional case inquiries is frowned upon, as they're addressing the same issue - which I already tried to point out to you. As a matter of fact, some congressional person's office will ask you if you had initiated some other congressional case assistance before reaching out to them. As for the Ombudsman's office, the website will equally list out steps you ought to have completed before reaching out to them. The truth is I don't expect the Ombudsman's office will be initiating any case assistance on your behalf at this point, your case has not reached the threshold of where they like to come in (and they tend to take a while by the way).
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How is it possible that my case has not reached the threshold of where they like to come in? It has been 2 months since without any update or communication regarding my biometrics appointment with only 24 days remaining until the end of the fiscal year.
 
AM7 said:
How is it possible that my case has not reached the threshold of where they like to come in? It has been 2 months since without any update or communication regarding my biometrics appointment with only 24 days remaining until the end of the fiscal year.
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How about you google USCIS Ombudsman and look things up yourself? It's not like you need my approval or assurance in order for you to proceed with whatever you deem necessary as the next step for your case. Like I earlier noted, you can initiate all of those steps if you want to feel like you’re doing something about your case, I don't have the time to justify the whys or why nots.
 
Sm1smom said:
How about you google USCIS Ombudsman and look things up yourself? It's not like you need my approval or assurance in order for you to proceed with whatever you deem necessary as the next step for your case. Like I earlier noted, you can initiate all of those steps if you want to feel like you’re doing something about your case, I don't have the time to justify the whys or why nots.
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It is not because I want your approval but because I trust you and, given your experience, I think following your suggestions is the best thing to do.
I'm sorry to have irritated or bothered you, I'm just very worried because my father's health condition has deteriorated and my sister is also not well, and I would like to get a green card to go back to my country and see them... Besides, if I can't get it now, I have no hope of being able to stay here... I'm just looking for help and reassurance because is not easy to be here alone in this situation.
 
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AM7 said:
It is not because I want your approval but because I trust you and, given your experience, I think following your suggestions is the best thing to do.
I'm sorry to have irritated or bothered you, I'm just very worried because my father's health condition has deteriorated and my sister is also not well, and I would like to get a green card to go back to my country and see them... Besides, if I can't get it now, I have no hope of being able to stay here... I'm just looking for help and reassurance because is not easy to be here alone in this situation.
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I’m afraid the situation isn’t looking promising for you, and unfortunately cannot give you the reassurance you’re seeking, sorry to learn of your family members’ health situations. Hopefully you’ve been maintaining a valid status.
 
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