Yes, we added all NOAs and I-20 forms from all schools (four schools for me and three for my spouse).
DV 2024 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only
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Sm1smom
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Ok. That's good.
Based on my experience, the amount of useful information you can get from live EMMA agents is little to none. It also depends on the agent. Some try to be helpful but most are either inpatient or don't possess the knowledge about DV AOS. I had a few agents ask me to contact them after waiting 18 months (which is the avg. processing time for family based gc at the Chicago FO) and then hastily disconnected. It's easier to track your case on your USCIS account where you can find all the relevant information pertaining to your case. Don't worry if it doesn't update bc mine didn't update after biometrics for 6 months until they approved it out of the blue. I really thought my case had fallen through the cracks and even submitted a congressional inquiry (posted about that earlier). It's a waiting game and I can relate to the amount of stress and anxiety people feel during the process. Hope it goes smoothly for you and everyone else.
Just type 'live agent', it worked for me. I think response you will get from agent will be random as described by others. Some of them share information some of them don't. I think you need to try multiple times to get that information, where is your case at etc.Dear @gokhanabd and @Plus19 .
Saw your comment in Spreadsheet.
Just don’t scold me for such simple questions!
(1) How do you know WHEN case at FO? And "the last action" on him (as I understand it, is this when his IO looks last time your case).
I just try to ask EMMA (first time in my life) - she doesn't understand me - she only shows links to track my case by number. And when I wrote the case number in chat with EMMA - she said that you can’t write that here...
(2) Let me generalize the question:
HOW and WHAT should I ask Emma to get the same information as you?
Sm1smom
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No.
Hi all and mom, I've visited a CS today and I have a few questions regarding the medical exam.
1. They sent me to a lab to get my blood taken. On the form I took to the lab, only Quantiferon-TB and RPR w/reflex titer were marked. Not a doctor but as per my understanding, these are for TB and Syphilis. Do I need to worry about the Hansen's disease test or are they together with Syphilis?
2. They didn't ask for the urine test. Should I still ask for it or is it CS' discretion to not have one? Just asking to understand if I should be worried about it.
3. Is there a requirement for Covid-19 booster within last 1-year?
Thanks!
1. They sent me to a lab to get my blood taken. On the form I took to the lab, only Quantiferon-TB and RPR w/reflex titer were marked. Not a doctor but as per my understanding, these are for TB and Syphilis. Do I need to worry about the Hansen's disease test or are they together with Syphilis?
2. They didn't ask for the urine test. Should I still ask for it or is it CS' discretion to not have one? Just asking to understand if I should be worried about it.
3. Is there a requirement for Covid-19 booster within last 1-year?
Thanks!
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My CS did not test me for leprosy (Hansen's disease) either, but marked no leprosy in the form. She did not test for Gonorrehea either.
Thank you! Just edited my post with the 3rd question. I would appreciate if you know anything about the covid situation. Question is:
3. Is there a requirement for Covid-19 booster within last 1-year?
I've taken a two doses of shots a couple of years ago and I have the certificate and all that from my home country. CS said it should be fine but I just wanted to make sure it is okay.
2024 Houston
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My CS asked for a Covid booster taken within last year.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. I don't know. Discuss your concerns with your CS and take a close look at your copy of the signed I-693 to confirm no section has been left unchecked/unmarked.
2. Applicable to applicants 18-24 years old. If you're outside of that age range, then it makes sense for your CS to not request the test.
3. Yes, there is.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you're within 18-44 years age range and display physical signs, your CS should have tested for Hansen's disease. Urine test for Gonorrhea is for applicants within the 18-24 years age range, so if you're outside that age range and do not display physical signs of gonorrhea, it makes sense for your urine sample to not be tested for it.
oops.
Silverwolf
Member
Quick question: Do you get email notifications on my.uscis when your case proceeds or you need to manually check for updates?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Text or email notification is a one-time event only (which is based on the G-1145 form that gets submitted with the AOS package). No additional text or email notification after that.
Thank you. I understand CS can mark Hansen's without requiring a test then. So, as long as they are marked, I guess we are safe.
I've made some google search and there may not be a blood test for Hansen's. It seems like the test is usually done ,when suspected, using a biopsy taken from the skin. So, I think CS just mark it that way unless they suspect the patient has it.
Thank you for the Covid related answers. I will see how it goes then. I'm not an anti-vaxxer but I just don't want to take a shot unless it is really needed and I'm not sure if I should be worried about it even if my CS says what I have (last shot is older than a year) is fine. Also, Covid shots are pricey!
You WILL need the bivalent booster.
Yes, the CS said that she checked for Hansen's when she examined by body. So all good!