Some details of NBC Family Based I-485

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Some of you might already know these details but I wanted to compile it anyway for the rest. Please add additional information if i miss anything.

Source: USCIS NBC PPT Presentation

1. Customer files application/petition via mail to appropriate Lockbox facility
   
2. Lockbox:
   
   • Reviews case for required criteria (e.g., signature, correct fee, visa availability)
     
   • Accepts fee
     
   • Sends receipt notice to applicant/representative
     
   • Assembles case
     
   • Captures data and transmits to NBC
     
   • Ships application/petition to NBC
     

[*]NBC:

• Schedules biometrics appointment and mails biometrics appointment notice to applicant/representative
  
• Ensures application contains required initial evidence
  
• Consolidates application with existing applicant files
  
• Conducts security checks
  
• Makes application available for interview scheduling
  
• Adjudicates ancillary applications associated with I-485 (I-765s and I-131s will separate from I-485 once all initial evidence is received)
  
• Mails interview notice to applicant/representative
  
• Ships applications to Field Offices
  

[*]Field Offices:

• Schedules interview
  
• Conducts interview
  
• Gathers and considers additional information required to render decision
  
• Adjudicates application(s)/petition(s)
  
• Records decisions in appropriate systems
  
  • The systems will generate I-551 card production (I-485)
    
  • Schedules and conducts oath ceremony (N-400)
    

NBC REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE

• On average, 32% of all I-485s received at the NBC require the need to request evidence to prepare it for the Field Office interview/decision
  
• The NBC has completed an analysis of the common reasons why RFEs are generated and developed a tip sheet for how to avoid processing delays.
  
• The most common reasons why Requests for Evidence for Family Based Adjustment of Status (I-485) are sent:
  
  • Affidavit of Support -> 56%
    
  • Medical Report/Vaccination Report -> 20%
    
  • Birth/Marriage Certification -> 19%
    
  • Other -> 5%
    

Edited November 17, 2012 by bgd

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Since last August 1st, NBC processes and adjudicates Interview-waivable family based I-485.

Source: http://www.visajourney.com/news/2012/09/30/workload-transfer-from-service-centers-to-field-operations/