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Hi @Sm1smom,
I did call last week regarding my case, and the information specialist confirmed that my files was processed and indeed the FO received in Dec but apparently, the offices (in our region) have large case loads and definitely, I was put in the queue. I asked him how can I fast track cognizant of the September deadline, he gave me two options;
1. Check 5 criteria in the website and, I can launch expedited processing if I meet any of them.
2. Mail the FO and ask if they can transfer my case to another FO.

My questions;
1. I meet one of expediting requirements. Where/how can I launch expedite requests, how can I submit supporting documents?
2. Is the second suggestion practical? do FOs have mails to communicate?

Regards
 
nmen1 said:
Hi @Sm1smom,
I did call last week regarding my case, and the information specialist confirmed that my files was processed and indeed the FO received in Dec but apparently, the offices (in our region) have large case loads and definitely, I was put in the queue. I asked him how can I fast track cognizant of the September deadline, he gave me two options;
1. Check 5 criteria in the website and, I can launch expedited processing if I meet any of them.
2. Mail the FO and ask if they can transfer my case to another FO.

My questions;
1. I meet one of expediting requirements. Where/how can I launch expedite requests, how can I submit supporting documents?
2. Is the second suggestion practical? do FOs have mails to communicate?

Regards
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1. The same page with expedite request criteria has the information on how to initiate an expedite request

www.uscis.gov

Expedite Requests | USCIS

You may request that USCIS expedite the adjudication of an application, petition, request, appeal, or motion that is under USCIS jurisdiction. We consider all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis and generally require documentation to support such requests. The decision to expedite is...
www.uscis.gov

2. Each FO has an office address, you can use that to send in a post/couriered mail. Of course no guarantee such a mail will get to the “right” person since it is unsolicited mail.

On a side note: I’m curious to know which of the expedite criteria you believe you qualify for, can you share that?
 
Thank you.
Second criteria, on the Emergency situations that may grant grant an expedite request. I have unexpected need to travel outside the country, which works well for me now that I started off my summer holiday (I have no summer classes). I am torn between requesting a travel authorization, i.e can I fill out form I-131, or ask for an expedited adjudication of my case?
 
nmen1 said:
Thank you.
Second criteria, on the Emergency situations that may grant grant an expedite request. I have unexpected need to travel outside the country, which works well for me now that I started off my summer holiday (I have no summer classes). I am torn between requesting a travel authorization, i.e can I fill out form I-131, or ask for an expedited adjudication of my case?
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If you have an emergency which requires you to travel, the expectation at this point is to apply for an AP, provide applicable supporting documentation, request an expedited process, and hope it gets approved. Your pending AOS application can not be expedited on the basis of going on an emergency trip.
 
nmen1 said:
Thank you.
Second criteria, on the Emergency situations that may grant grant an expedite request. I have unexpected need to travel outside the country, which works well for me now that I started off my summer holiday (I have no summer classes). I am torn between requesting a travel authorization, i.e can I fill out form I-131, or ask for an expedited adjudication of my case?
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By the way, here’s what the USCIS’s manual says about travel based expedite request:

“Travel-Related Requests
USCIS considers expedited processing of an Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records (Form I-131) when there is a pressing or critical need for an applicant to travel outside the United States.

Expedited processing of a travel document may be warranted when there is an unexpected event, such as the pressing or critical need to travel outside the United States to obtain medical treatment in a limited amount of time, or due to the death or grave illness of a family member or close friend.

Expedited processing of a travel document may also be warranted when there is a pressing or critical need to travel outside the United States for a planned event, but processing times prevent USCIS from issuing the travel document by the planned date of departure. When the need to expedite issuance of a travel document is related to a planned event, USCIS considers whether the applicant timely filed the Form I-131 or timely responded to a request for evidence.[4]

For example, a requestor may have applied for a travel document 5 months ago when they learned of the event, but their case remains pending, and they must travel for an event which is now in 45 days, such as for a:
  • Work or professional commitment (such as a meeting, conference, forum, seminar, or training);
  • Academic commitment (such as a study abroad program, research trip, forum, seminar, conference, or practicum); or
  • Personal commitment (such as a wedding or graduation).
The examples of travel-related emergencies provided above are not exhaustive. Officers should review travel-related expedite requests on a case-by-case basis to determine if the need to travel is pressing or critical.

A benefit requestor’s desire to travel solely for vacation generally does not meet the definition of a pressing or critical need to travel.“
 
My asylum case is pending and the H1B visa has not expired yet. My green card case from the lottery has been completed and I have received a Green Card. In this case, should I withdraw my asylum application? And how should I do it?
 
faith25 said:
My asylum case is pending and the H1B visa has not expired yet. My green card case from the lottery has been completed and I have received a Green Card. In this case, should I withdraw my asylum application? And how should I do it?
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Yes, you should withdraw it. Write to the FO with jurisdiction over the asylum case requesting to withdraw it.
 
Hello @Sm1smom ,
1. My OPT work ended 1 year ago and since then i am enrolled as full time student. Do i need to submitt my previous W2s if i am planning to fill I -134 form? Or should i only include my sponsor's documents (W2 and other supporting docs) ?
2. Do i need to send my employment verification and pay stubs and EAD cards if i am not currently employed ?
 
Student123456 said:
Hello @Sm1smom ,
1. My OPT work ended 1 year ago and since then i am enrolled as full time student. Do i need to submitt my previous W2s if i am planning to fill I -134 form? Or should i only include my sponsor's documents (W2 and other supporting docs) ?
2. Do i need to send my employment verification and pay stubs and EAD cards if i am not currently employed ?
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1. Optional. Including your personal financial documents in addition to those of your sponsor’s wouldn’t hurt.
2. You have no employment to verify if you’re not currently employed. EAD is listed under the list of documents for demonstrating you’ve been maintaining a valid status and should therefore be included regardless of if you’re currently working or not.
 
Hello,
My case number is 2025EU229xx. What do you think are the chances of it becoming current by the end of the year?
I’ve hired a lawyer to handle the AOS process, but I have a few questions:
1. How do I pay the DV lottery and I-485 fees?
2. Should I pay by check and mail it together with the I-485 form?
3. What about the $330 DV lottery fee–how and when is that paid?
 
blackchemist said:
Hello,
My case number is 2025EU229xx. What do you think are the chances of it becoming current by the end of the year?
I’ve hired a lawyer to handle the AOS process, but I have a few questions:
1. How do I pay the DV lottery and I-485 fees?
2. Should I pay by check and mail it together with the I-485 form?
3. What about the $330 DV lottery fee–how and when is that paid?
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All your questions are answered in the spreadsheet linked to the first post of this thread (also in sm1smom’s signature).

what exactly is your lawyer doing?
 
My biometrics were taken on May 27, 2025. The next morning, this update was posted to my USCIS account. At this point, should I assume this is a boilerplate update and the decision to interview or to waive the interview is yet to be determined?

Interview Was Scheduled
On May 28, 2025, we scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
 
azatinusa said:
My biometrics were taken on May 27, 2025. The next morning, this update was posted to my USCIS account. At this point, should I assume this is a boilerplate update and the decision to interview or to waive the interview is yet to be determined?

Interview Was Scheduled
On May 28, 2025, we scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
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If your interview was waived, it would show no specific status and directly jump to new card produced. Your interview has not been waived, you are scheduled and will receive a notice.

Are you from an office that commonly waives?
 
Hi Mom and all. I wanted to share an update on our case (paused due to USCIS policy), and ask a question.

To recap, our case was current in October (5xxx), we had our final interview in February where we were told that even though our case is ready for adjudication the officer cannot adjudicate it due to a new policy that came out a week before our interview that halts adjudication of any cases submitted by humanitarian parolees.

Yesterday a federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking this policy and ordering USCIS to continue processing of the cases. Today I met with my immigration officer and presented my letter with a request to continue processing of my case as well as the court order. I was told by the immigration officer that "my case is on their table and nothing is required from me, it's ready to be adjudicated" and "State Department did not release these numbers yet", also that "they get monthly directions from them".

Also, overall, even though the federal judge ordered USCIS to continue processing of the cases immediately, what I was getting from the officer is that State Department did not resume processing yet. Which does not make any sense as the policy in question never affected DOS, it was USCIS specific. My question is what constituted "release of the visa number" and how can this process be facilitated? Does it make sense to email KCC and provide them with the same information regarding latest developments or they are not involved in "releasing the visa number"? The reason I'm asking is because the same immigration officer previously referred to KCC as "Department of State" when our KCC file was incomplete. Thank you all.
 
blackchemist said:
Hello,
My case number is 2025EU229xx. What do you think are the chances of it becoming current by the end of the year?
I’ve hired a lawyer to handle the AOS process, but I have a few questions:
1. How do I pay the DV lottery and I-485 fees?
2. Should I pay by check and mail it together with the I-485 form?
3. What about the $330 DV lottery fee–how and when is that paid?
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So what exactly is it you’re paying your lawyer for if they’re unable to answer these basic questions? You might want to rethink hiring the lawyer. In the interim, I recommend you make yourself an “A” student of the AOS Process Spreadsheet which Susie already referenced in her above response to you.
 
azatinusa said:
My biometrics were taken on May 27, 2025. The next morning, this update was posted to my USCIS account. At this point, should I assume this is a boilerplate update and the decision to interview or to waive the interview is yet to be determined?

Interview Was Scheduled
On May 28, 2025, we scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number XXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
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If your update says an interview has been scheduled, expect an IL in that case.
 
Hi Mom,
If I got denied one time for my TPS because of payment failed, Do I need to answer YES to "Have you Ever been denied to the United States?"
 
MaryJks said:
Hi Mom and all. I wanted to share an update on our case (paused due to USCIS policy), and ask a question.

To recap, our case was current in October (5xxx), we had our final interview in February where we were told that even though our case is ready for adjudication the officer cannot adjudicate it due to a new policy that came out a week before our interview that halts adjudication of any cases submitted by humanitarian parolees.

Yesterday a federal court issued a preliminary injunction blocking this policy and ordering USCIS to continue processing of the cases. Today I met with my immigration officer and presented my letter with a request to continue processing of my case as well as the court order. I was told by the immigration officer that "my case is on their table and nothing is required from me, it's ready to be adjudicated" and "State Department did not release these numbers yet", also that "they get monthly directions from them".

Also, overall, even though the federal judge ordered USCIS to continue processing of the cases immediately, what I was getting from the officer is that State Department did not resume processing yet. Which does not make any sense as the policy in question never affected DOS, it was USCIS specific. My question is what constituted "release of the visa number" and how can this process be facilitated? Does it make sense to email KCC and provide them with the same information regarding latest developments or they are not involved in "releasing the visa number"? The reason I'm asking is because the same immigration officer previously referred to KCC as "Department of State" when our KCC file was incomplete. Thank you all.
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The IO referred to KCC as the "Department of State" because KCC is an arm of the DOS that administers the DV program.

Kentucky Consular Center Information

travel.state.gov travel.state.gov

The DOS is responsible for releasing visa numbers, they allocate the number of visas released per month. The current administration is notorious for disregarding court rulings. Unfortunately, there's nothing your IO can do about your case until they receive the necessary directions ("orders from above") to proceed with the case adjudication.

p.s. I was under the impression you had proceeded with CP through Montreal based on the response you received from them.
 
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