DV 2025 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[omarsn93]

Hopefully the 6 months mark will bring movement. You did not get a RFE right? Are you alone or with spouse?

Just dead silence after my biometrics. I have a wife, too. We plan to move out of Michigan and live down south in Houston to be near her family, but of course, we can't move until we hear from USCIS. I wouldn’t dare transfer my case there.

 

[Sm1smom]

Will do.

I can hopefully do another service request for the RFE, can my wife do anything before 6 months have passed?

I think I already asked but is there any clue what’s delaying our case so much?

I don't know why you feel you need to keep doing a service request for the RFE, don't you already have confirmation about your RFE response being received. Keep it simple, whatever follow-up attempt you do should simply focus on the status of your pending application.

 

[Sm1smom]

What other options do we have besides sending requests, getting automated replies, and just waiting? Man, I thought I’d have my green card by January or February, but it’s April now, and I don’t see anything changing anytime soon. Extremely frustrating experience.

Your FO already acknowledged an awareness of your application. AFAIK, there's nothing else you can do to move the needle, especially if your case is stuck in AP as already explained more than once in this forum, outside of encouraging yourself to continue being patient while still waiting.

 

[Maximpl]

Hi everyone,

My family and I gave our biometrics on March 3rd. Today (April 2nd), I spoke with a live USCIS agent who told me that a field officer reviewed our case on March 28th (San Jose office).

However, there’s been no change in the case status online (still shows “Fingerprints Were Taken”) and we haven’t received any mail or notice.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal for a field officer to review a case without sending any external communication? What does this usually mean?

Thanks in advance! Also—big thanks to everyone who shared timeline spreadsheets here, they’ve been super helpful.

 

[anesterenko]

Hi everyone,

My family and I gave our biometrics on March 3rd. Today (April 2nd), I spoke with a live USCIS agent who told me that a field officer reviewed our case on March 28th (San Jose office).

However, there’s been no change in the case status online (still shows “Fingerprints Were Taken”) and we haven’t received any mail or notice.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal for a field officer to review a case without sending any external communication? What does this usually mean?

Thanks in advance! Also—big thanks to everyone who shared timeline spreadsheets here, they’ve been super helpful.

We had our biometrics appointment on Feb 25, Seattle WA
Yesterday I connected with USCIS live agent and he said there's nothing outstanding with our case and we should just wait..
Looks like Seattle compiles DV cases in batches (my guess), that might be the case for other offices as well

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi everyone,

My family and I gave our biometrics on March 3rd. Today (April 2nd), I spoke with a live USCIS agent who told me that a field officer reviewed our case on March 28th (San Jose office).

However, there’s been no change in the case status online (still shows “Fingerprints Were Taken”) and we haven’t received any mail or notice.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal for a field officer to review a case without sending any external communication? What does this usually mean?

Thanks in advance! Also—big thanks to everyone who shared timeline spreadsheets here, they’ve been super helpful.

Quite normal. Case adjudication is still ongoing.

 

[Stoic Turk]

“Work” doesn’t have to be paid to count as work. I don’t know how this specific issue would be looked at, but just to highlight that whether or not you received payment is not the defining factor. That said, I don’t know if your friends would count as an “employer”. You may want to consult your college’s international student office for advice about this.

Quick update on this in case a similar situation comes up again: DSO wanted to learn if I will get paid. After I told them I won't be getting paid, they said they are fine with me officiating the wedding. However, when I mentioned I was planning to file I-485, they were hesitant to advise me on it and told me to contact a lawyer. I then posted the question on a website where immigration lawyers answer questions. I received 4 replies: 2 lawyers said it wouldn't be an issue, 1 lawyer said I should be careful and make sure the CO understands that a payment, tip, or even buying a beer wouldn't be involved, 1 lawyer outright said "it could be interpreted as work and a violation of F-1 status".

This entire experience has lead me to conclude that it's really up to the CO's interpretation. Given:

- My case number is high and a delay in the adjudication due to an RFE could be detrimental,
- We are at a time of increased scrutiny and vetting,
- Frontloading the application with information about not getting paid for officiating could backfire if it prompts the CO to start asking questions,
- Proving something did not happen (payment) is extremely difficult,

I've made the choice not to officiate the wedding or get ordained.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Quick update on this in case a similar situation comes up again: DSO wanted to learn if I will get paid. After I told them I won't be getting paid, they said they are fine with me officiating the wedding. However, when I mentioned I was planning to file I-485, they were hesitant to advise me on it and told me to contact a lawyer. I then posted the question on a website where immigration lawyers answer questions. I received 4 replies: 2 lawyers said it wouldn't be an issue, 1 lawyer said I should be careful and make sure the CO understands that a payment, tip, or even buying a beer wouldn't be involved, 1 lawyer outright said "it could be interpreted as work and a violation of F-1 status".

This entire experience has lead me to conclude that it's really up to the CO's interpretation. Given:

- My case number is high and a delay in the adjudication due to an RFE could be detrimental,
- We are at a time of increased scrutiny and vetting,
- Frontloading the application with information about not getting paid for officiating could backfire if it prompts the CO to start asking questions,
- Proving something did not happen (payment) is extremely difficult,

I've made the choice not to officiate the wedding or get ordained.

I think it’s a confusing situation. Something like an unpaid internship is more clearly “work” without being paid. But probably better safe than sorry for you.

 

[furkan06]

My card is being produced on April 2 2025. I’d like to know whether I will be automatically assigned a Social Security Number or if I need to apply for one separately. If it will be assigned automatically, how can I find my SSN?

 

[Xmb]

My card is being produced on April 2 2025. I’d like to know whether I will be automatically assigned a Social Security Number or if I need to apply for one separately. If it will be assigned automatically, how can I find my SSN?

There was an option for this on the I-485. You will be assigned one if you selected so. It will come by mail if you did.

 

[AusDen]

I have a question regarding the I-485, Part 9, Item 22 - I had to select 'yes' on that section due to municipal charge regarding an animal incident, in which I was offered deferred prosecution. Does that mean I have to select 'yes' on Item 23?

 

[furkan06]

What is the deadline for Selective Service System registration after receiving a green card? I opted to receive an SSN during my application. Should I wait for it to arrive, or register using the ‘no SSN’ option in the meantime?”

 

[omarsn93]

Finally, I got my TPS approved this weekend. I know there is zero correlation between AOS and TPS, and you had told me before that the AOS background check is more detailed, but hopefully, it's a positive sign that I'll clear it soon as well.