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zhamkhalilov said:
hi everyone, qq. My case number became current in Jan, but I mailed my aos package last week because I was waiting for j1 waiver recommendation. So, since I don't have the waiver yet, I know I am allowed to submit with just the favorable recommendation, does uscis process the j1 waiver with i-485 together or it will be done separately? (if so, I am assuming it will significantly delay my case). Also, my country was on the travel ban list last time, if it will be on the list again, does it affect adjustment of status cases or it only affects consular processing? Thanks
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J1 2yrr waiver is processed by a different agency (DOS) not USCIS.
Last time AOS was exempt, but we won't know this time around until we see the text of the new ban.
 
Hi mom,
Thank you for everything. I have a question, what you think about AS 70xx for AOS process. I would have enough time to get GC? Now, there is less than 600 to be current and I hope to file it next month.
 
yeetery said:
Hi Mom and all,
Oct 1st filer for Los Angeles FO (case is in sheet).

Is the below an indication that Los Angeles does batch processing, and they wait until April each year to start scheduling interviews?

For DV2020 to DV2024, these are the months an interview notice was received (in order from October - September):
November: 1
February: 2

April: 4
May: 6
June: 5
July: 12
August: 9
September: 2

Total of 41.

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Other than 3 notices, all others (including cases filed in early October) were scheduled for April 15th at earliest each year, and then there was a gradual amount of interview notices received each month from April onwards.

Is this a strong indication that Los Angeles FO waits until April 1st (start of 2nd half of their year) to start sending out their DV interview notices each year? Does this confirm they do batch processing?

Seeing as we filed October 1st and case has been at LA FO since October 31st (confirmed with Emma), would it be fair to say we should expect our interview notice around back half of April or early May, if they start scheduling DVs from April 1st?

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I wasn't aware that batch processing was something FOs did until you mentioned it (thank you for that!) so just want to confirm my thinking is correct and this is how it works?

Thank you so much for your help as always :)
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Hi all - does anyone else know if this is the case for the Seattle FO also or what other FOs do this? I submitted in November (also OC region and on sheet) looking at previous years it seems late April/May is when they even started providing interview notifications.
Thanks!

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ozzy123 said:
Hi all - does anyone else know if this is the case for the Seattle FO also or what other FOs do this? I submitted in November (also OC region and on sheet) looking at previous years it seems late April/May is when they even started providing interview notifications.
Thanks!

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Yeah, that's what it seems to be trending towards.
 
I submitted my adjustment of status application on March 6th, when my number became current. My Field Office is Miami. How long does it typically take to get the interview under normal circumstances for an F-1 student?
 
furkan06 said:
I submitted my adjustment of status application on March 6th, when my number became current. My Field Office is Miami. How long does it typically take to get the interview under normal circumstances for an F-1 student?
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Current status as at the time of AOS package submission is irrelevant to how long the process takes. I recommend you take a look at some of the past Timeline spreadsheets to get an idea of how long on average the process takes in general, and specifically with your FO.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Then the selectee gets the green card but the derivative doesn’t. The selectee can subsequently petition the derivative for a family-based green card, assuming the derivative is ultimately eligible. However, if the derivative in the green card application is also a derivative of whatever visa status the selectee originally had, they will no longer be in status when that visa ends/selectee becomes a LPR so unless they can change to a valid status of their own, they will have to leave and process abroad.
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So USCIS would at some point just make the decision on the selectees case or how does this work?

Or could even both be rejected cause FY ends / visas are exhausted?
 
Xmb said:
So USCIS would at some point just make the decision on the selectees case or how does this work?

Or could even both be rejected cause FY ends / visas are exhausted?
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The case will be automatically closed if a decision is not made before year end. In situations where the selectee is ready to get a green card but the derivatives aren’t, they usually just approve the selectee and leave the derivatives waiting till their case can be approved, or until the run out of visa numbers or time if that comes first.
 
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Hi All. I got a second response from USCIS regarding our case. Does this sound like anything that indicates resolution is possible to you?:

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Hi Mom and all,

I'm on an E-2 Visa (started a small business in U.S., not owned by international company, completely U.S. based).

I've read of situations like the attached photo where an I-508 form (waiver of diplomatic rights for A, E and G visa holders) was requested as RFE for an E-2 visa holder applying for AOS.

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The instructions (attached photo) say it's only for people in these four positions:
(a) Government official,
(b) Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office employee,
(c) International organization representative or employee, respectively; or
(d) A dependent member of such household.

I am none of these, neither was the OP in the visajourney.com link, yet IO still asked for I-508 from OP and they were caught unprepared.

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I filed on Oct 1st and my case is at Los Angeles FO as of October 31st. I'm expecting interview notice late April/early May based on batch processing and previous timelines.

I would prefer not to wait for an RFE that could delay me by a couple of months if possible, even though it doesn't appear the form actually applies to me, but it seems that I may get asked for it anyway.
I have not received any RFE as of yet, just wanting to be proactive and get them the form before possible adjudication in April if possible.

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1. Should I be sending a signed I-508 form by mail to the FO, and attaching a copy of receipt notice so they can attach to my case?

2. If so, should I be sending this form to FO, or Chicago Lockbox (where I originally sent AOS Package).

3. What is best course of action here to avoid delays?

Thank you very very much as always :)
 

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yeetery said:
Hi Mom and all,

I'm on an E-2 Visa (started a small business in U.S., not owned by international company, completely U.S. based).

I've read of situations like the attached photo where an I-508 form (waiver of diplomatic rights for A, E and G visa holders) was requested as RFE for an E-2 visa holder applying for AOS.

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The instructions (attached photo) say it's only for people in these four positions:
(a) Government official,
(b) Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office employee,
(c) International organization representative or employee, respectively; or
(d) A dependent member of such household.

I am none of these, neither was the OP in the visajourney.com link, yet IO still asked for I-508 from OP and they were caught unprepared.

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I filed on Oct 1st and my case is at Los Angeles FO as of October 31st. I'm expecting interview notice late April/early May based on batch processing and previous timelines.

I would prefer not to wait for an RFE that could delay me by a couple of months if possible, even though it doesn't appear the form actually applies to me, but it seems that I may get asked for it anyway.
I have not received any RFE as of yet, just wanting to be proactive and get them the form before possible adjudication in April if possible.

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1. Should I be sending a signed I-508 form by mail to the FO, and attaching a copy of receipt notice so they can attach to my case?

2. If so, should I be sending this form to FO, or Chicago Lockbox (where I originally sent AOS Package).

3. What is best course of action here to avoid delays?

Thank you very very much as always :)
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Sending out unsolicited document after filing is not recommended. Not unless you have a RFE which will come with a cover note that you'll have to include with your response, anything else you send in is more likely to end up in the shredder. AFAIK, they will not bother with chasing down your case file to enable them include any unsolicited material that you send in.
 
Sm1smom said:
Sending out unsolicited document after filing is not recommended. Not unless you have a RFE which will come with a cover note that you'll have to include with your response, anything else you send in is more likely to end up in the shredder. AFAIK, they will not bother with chasing down your case file to enable them include any unsolicited material that you send in.
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Ok understood, thank you.

I'm ok with unsolicited doc ending up in the shredder, willing to risk that.

Is there any downside/penalty to sending it in other than it just not making it to the file?
 
This is what they replied to my representative. Nothing special, the same reply I get when I ask EMMA, lol

"A review indicates that your constituent's application is still pending within processing time. Once further action is taken, a notice will be sent to the address of record.

We hope this information is helpful.

Sincerely,

USCIS Congressional Liaison

Detroit Field Office"
 
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