DV 2026 AOS (Adjustment of Status) Process Only

[Sm1smom]

Did you mean the USCIS portal? Well the portal has always been slow for me. The latest update it shows is that fingerprint was taken. But I have received the interview notice and appeared the interview already. It never even updated any letters on the portal.

That shows the case is yet to be formally approved in that case. It is not unusual for the IO to tell an applicant at the end of their interview that they were going to approve their case, only for them to end up waiting for a long period for that approval to come through because USCIS was still conducting some final check, or the IO’s supervisor needed more time to review the case and the IO’s approval decision.

 

[Sm1smom]

I had the same situation as yours. Status online never changed for 11 days and displayed: Fingerprint was taken. After 11 days, the status changed. Now I am not sure how things are going to proceed with the new regulations though. I would suggest you to talk to a lawyer, but I am not even sure lawyers know what to do as there are no further information either. Let's hope for the best and things get fixed for everybody.

I don’t believe there’s something any lawyer can do about this situation, but if it makes the OP feel better, they can certainly engage in a legal consultation

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I have been watching your tweets and videos too regarding the recent pause on DV. I know this is a silly question, but I just got my biometrics letter for Feb 2, I am bit confused about what I should do ?
Would they take the biometrics or should I reschedule so that I don't miss the biometrics date for AOS ? Can you suggest me some good choice that you're aware of in the current context ?

Attend the bio appointment, no point not going for it.

p.s. I’m not Simon. I have no video uploads, and I certainly haven’t been tweeting about the DV pause

 

[engineeringvine]

Unfortunately a verbal approval with no further action means nothing. If only your IO had immediately followed up by logging into IVANSWEB to assign a visa to your case which would have triggered off the CPO and other online status updates. At this point, the DV pause will be applicable to your case IMO.

Thank you for the response.

 

[buya0726]

in 2023, I had an interview and it went well. I went out and bad news arrived, quota was full so they stopped rest of the applications. My USCIS situation never changed till this day, still it says my fingerprints received. I have received the deny letter next week. Some people I know didn’t even receive a letter. I don’t wanna discourage you but if your card hasn’t been printed, they may let your application stay in hold situation until the end of the year and then you may lose your chance. Try to call USCIS and reach tier2 and maybe a lawyer but I am not sure anybody knows anything about this. They have a system that allocate from quota after the interview, if your interviewer did it right after you have that allocation so it’s a good news. If you can reach that person, he/she can check and give you an information. Hope, you can resolve this soon.

Hello,
May I ask for your case number and interview date/time?
I’m currently also at the stage after completing biometrics and waiting for the interview.
Thank you!

 

[Go2025]

Sm1smom​

I included my U.S.-citizen child in my DV-2026 entry even though it wasn’t required, just to disclose my full family information and avoid any issues if I’m later asked about my family size or members. Does this cause any issues, or do I need to explain it anywhere or submit any additional form?