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I nearly fell off my own chair reading this. Well done! Lets hope this officer follows through for you. How did you get past Tier 1?

I simply told them that before I scheduled an InfoPass appointment I needed to know where our case was. I told them it would be futile to go to any such appointment at my local field office if our file was at NBC or some other office. Since Tier 1 does not have access to that info, they kicked me upstairs. Realize this, I've talked with Tier 2 at least 5 times before this and most ranged from brick wall to flaming jerk...it'####### or miss...

BTW it is easy to get to Tier 2; just ask them a question they can't answer...

AOS

3/20/14 Sent by lashed

3/25/14 NBC acknowledges recept (date always quoted by Tier 1)

4/3/14 NOA1 Recipt

6/9/14 NOA EAD approved

6/27/14 NPIW letter dated same

12/5/14 First service request (Notice did not receive)

12/9/14 Response says the wait can be as long as 9 - 12 months from date of receipt

1/8/15 Second service request on line (out of processing date) - immediate listed unassigned

1/20/15 Talked with Tier 2 - he files General Inquiry to have NYC field offlce request file

1/23/15 My Case states SR from 1/9/15 is complete, response mailed

1/28/15 Written response from NYC office states case "...remains under active examination..."

1/29/15 Written response from NBC from 1/8/15 SR states "...USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case..."

2/4/15 Case arrives at the NYC field office

2/24/15 Third service request on line (out of processing date)

3/5/15 Written response from Imperial, CA states " ...we are not able to give you a timeframe..." for approval

3/27/15 Call from IO in Imperial CA FSO, required marriage certificate, FAX it immediately

3/27/15 GC approved!! One day before predicted date...

4/2/15 Welcome to America arrives

4/18/15 Green Card in hand - AOS journey is complete

ROC

12/28/15 I-751 submitted by lawyer

1/12/16 NOA - receipt of application

1/12/17 Submitted Service Request for out of processing time

1/26/17 Response to Service Request - processing hold awaiting security checks

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Hi vj's i hope you guys are doing well, I got a notice of potential interview waiver case say my case may not need to interview me to complete my case but also say about delay the delay will be approximately 6 months, have you guys received this letter (specially Dominicans) how long it took to get your green card? Thank you in advance, I wait for your response

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the K-1 Case Progress subforum. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hi vj's i hope you guys are doing well, I got a notice of potential interview waiver case say my case may not need to interview me to complete my case but also say about delay the delay will be approximately 6 months, have you guys received this letter (specially Dominicans) how long it took to get your green card? Thank you in advance, I wait for your response

It's hard saying how long it will take, and hopefully it will not take as long as it says. We also received that letter and my wife is still waiting on her green card.

Check out this thread, with others that have received that same letter: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/452854-notice-of-potential-interview-waiver-case/

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

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It's hard saying how long it will take, and hopefully it will not take as long as it says. We also received that letter and my wife is still waiting on her green card.

Check out this thread, with others that have received that same letter: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/452854-notice-of-potential-interview-waiver-case/

How long it have been your waiting?

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We've been waiting a bit over 4 months since we filed AOS. We got the letter the beginning of this month so been waiting just a few weeks since we got the letter.

K-1
NOA1: 04/08/2014; NOA2: 04/21/2014; Visa interview, approved: 07/15/2014; POE: 07/25/2014; Marriage: 09/05/2014

 

AOS

NOA1:  09/12/2014;  Biometrics:  10/06/2014;  EAD/AP Received:  11/26/2014;  Interview Waiver Letter:  01/02/2015;  

RFE:  07/09/2015;  Permanent Residency Granted:  07/27/2015;  Green card Received:  08/22/2015

 

ROC

NOA1:  05/24/2017;  Biometrics:  06/13/2017;  Approved without interview:  09/05/2018;  10 Yr Green card Received:  09/13/2018

 

Naturalization

08/09/2020 -- Filed N-400 online

08/09/2020 -- NOA1 date

08/11/2020 -- NOA1 received in the mail

12/30/2020 -- Received notice online that an interview was scheduled

02/11/2021 -- Interview

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Thank you for your information. Your case has sent out to local field office or not? what is the meaning "referral number **************NYC, is currently not assigned for processing" ?

It is always hard to interprete USCIS'ese; it's like reading tea leaves. I can only interpret from what I was told yersterday by USCIS Tier 2.This was posted on the Next Step side of our My Case page:

Next Steps
  • down-arrow.png As of January 20, 2015, your general inquiry, referral number **************NYC, is currently not assigned for processing.

This acknowledges the request made by Tier 2 to the NYC field office made during my call. Then today these three postings on the Case History side:

  • 01/21/2015

    sign_icon.png On January 21, 2015, your general inquiry, referral number **************NYC, was completed.

  • 01/21/2015

    sign_icon.png On January 21, 2015, we sent a response to your general inquiry, referral number ***************NYC.

  • 01/21/2015

    sign_icon.png On January 21, 2015, your general inquiry, referral number ***************NYC, was assigned to an officer for response.

What is interesting is that our case unassigned result from our 1/9 SR is on the Next Steps side below the "If we reject your case..." message. Don't know what that means. Yesterdays message is gone on this side.

I can only go by what the Tier 2 agent told me yesterday. Messages on this page are posted chronologically last to first. I believe they mean that the message was assigned to a NYC field office "officer" (flunkie) to perform the request for our file from MO and that we will receive a letter from the NYC office soon. They are quick; their answer by mail from our December SR was in 3 days. What that letter will say and whether they follow through is a mystery. And as GiuseppeG's experience will tells us, getting to the NYC field office doesn't mean quick action. You can rot there just as long...Their "posted" Processing Time for that office as of November 30th was May 6th - over a month past our receipt date. An InfoPass appointment would be more realistic if we know it is there...My lawyer also knows the supervisor there and that may help as well...Maybe he'll finally earn his fee...At this point, I'll use anything to get this nightmare finished. Keep you all posted.

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AOS

3/20/14 Sent by lashed

3/25/14 NBC acknowledges recept (date always quoted by Tier 1)

4/3/14 NOA1 Recipt

6/9/14 NOA EAD approved

6/27/14 NPIW letter dated same

12/5/14 First service request (Notice did not receive)

12/9/14 Response says the wait can be as long as 9 - 12 months from date of receipt

1/8/15 Second service request on line (out of processing date) - immediate listed unassigned

1/20/15 Talked with Tier 2 - he files General Inquiry to have NYC field offlce request file

1/23/15 My Case states SR from 1/9/15 is complete, response mailed

1/28/15 Written response from NYC office states case "...remains under active examination..."

1/29/15 Written response from NBC from 1/8/15 SR states "...USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case..."

2/4/15 Case arrives at the NYC field office

2/24/15 Third service request on line (out of processing date)

3/5/15 Written response from Imperial, CA states " ...we are not able to give you a timeframe..." for approval

3/27/15 Call from IO in Imperial CA FSO, required marriage certificate, FAX it immediately

3/27/15 GC approved!! One day before predicted date...

4/2/15 Welcome to America arrives

4/18/15 Green Card in hand - AOS journey is complete

ROC

12/28/15 I-751 submitted by lawyer

1/12/16 NOA - receipt of application

1/12/17 Submitted Service Request for out of processing time

1/26/17 Response to Service Request - processing hold awaiting security checks

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I just tried calling USCIS and asked to talk with Tier 2. The officer just transferred me and I got a call back in 30 mins.

However....I still don't have the answer. The officer was confused as well. She checked my status and then told me that my case should be assigned for an interview soon but It hasn't sent out to USCIS Boston yet, which is not normal.???? Looks like she saw something updated on Dec 21 but I don't know what it is. She let me hold the line and came back again with the answer that my case might not have to get interview and she is now sending the service request to National Benefit Center to answer my question. Now the service number is ending with MSC instead of BOS as 2 times before.

I don't expect anything at this time. Best case is getting the letter saying that "just wait"......... It's like coming back to the same loop :(

AOS from K1

04/04/14 - USCIS received date

04/08/14 - Fingerprint fee accepted

04/09/14 - USCIS Noa1 notice date and check cashed next day

04/11/14 - Got text/e-mail notification for I-485, I-131 and I-765 at 1:09 a.m. & check cleared in the morning

05/06/14 - Fingerprint done

06/12/14 - EAD card production date & AP approval date

06/20/14 - Received EAD/AP Combo card in hand + text/email notice for delivery status :lol:

07/14/14 - Received Notice of Potential Interview Waiver case dated 07/10/14

02/24/15 - Renewal EAD/AP Noa Date

03/18/15 - Requested help from Ombudsman

03/19/15 - One fingerprint done for EAD renewal

03/25/15 - Requested help from Senator

04/01/15 - Case has been transferred to field office in Columbus, Ohio

04/09/15 - Card was ordered

04/16/15 - Card mailed

04/18/15 - Received GC in hands finally! (no welcome notice)

 

ROC

02/21/17 - Sent package to VSC

02/23/17 - Package delivered 

03/30/17 - Finger print done

 

N 400

01/10/18 - Online application sent

01/11/18 - NOA Receipt PDF posted online

01/13/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled status (wait for PDF)

01/13/18 - NOA Receipt delivered

01/16/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled PDF uploaded

02/01/18 - Fingerprint done (get text & email alert but no update + estimated time changed to 4 months)

02/02/18 - Case status changed to We review your biometrics

 

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I just tried calling USCIS and asked to talk with Tier 2. The officer just transferred me and I got a call back in 30 mins.

However....I still don't have the answer. The officer was confused as well. She checked my status and then told me that my case should be assigned for an interview soon but It hasn't sent out to USCIS Boston yet, which is not normal.???? Looks like she saw something updated on Dec 21 but I don't know what it is. She let me hold the line and came back again with the answer that my case might not have to get interview and she is now sending the service request to National Benefit Center to answer my question. Now the service number is ending with MSC instead of BOS as 2 times before.

I don't expect anything at this time. Best case is getting the letter saying that "just wait"......... It's like coming back to the same loop :(

What is the wording on the site? Did the agent file an out of processing time request or something else? I had never heard of a general inquiry SR. Maybe that is just code for internal communication.

What's going on at Tier 2? They seem to be seeing things i a different light, though an n of 2 may not mean anything.

AOS

3/20/14 Sent by lashed

3/25/14 NBC acknowledges recept (date always quoted by Tier 1)

4/3/14 NOA1 Recipt

6/9/14 NOA EAD approved

6/27/14 NPIW letter dated same

12/5/14 First service request (Notice did not receive)

12/9/14 Response says the wait can be as long as 9 - 12 months from date of receipt

1/8/15 Second service request on line (out of processing date) - immediate listed unassigned

1/20/15 Talked with Tier 2 - he files General Inquiry to have NYC field offlce request file

1/23/15 My Case states SR from 1/9/15 is complete, response mailed

1/28/15 Written response from NYC office states case "...remains under active examination..."

1/29/15 Written response from NBC from 1/8/15 SR states "...USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case..."

2/4/15 Case arrives at the NYC field office

2/24/15 Third service request on line (out of processing date)

3/5/15 Written response from Imperial, CA states " ...we are not able to give you a timeframe..." for approval

3/27/15 Call from IO in Imperial CA FSO, required marriage certificate, FAX it immediately

3/27/15 GC approved!! One day before predicted date...

4/2/15 Welcome to America arrives

4/18/15 Green Card in hand - AOS journey is complete

ROC

12/28/15 I-751 submitted by lawyer

1/12/16 NOA - receipt of application

1/12/17 Submitted Service Request for out of processing time

1/26/17 Response to Service Request - processing hold awaiting security checks

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Hi Folks i am on the same boat got "Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case" 20 days almost new year gift lol so far i have EAD and social id

on status website it says

On August 1, 2014, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485

On September 12, 2014, we approved your Form I-131

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Hi Folks i am on the same boat got "Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case" 20 days almost new year gift lol so far i have EAD and social id

on status website it says

On August 1, 2014, we accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485

On September 12, 2014, we approved your Form I-131

Welcome to the club! Unfortunately it's a long wait. USCIS are still processing cases from February 2014.

I've noticed quite a lot of people joining the waiver club over the past week. Wouldn't you think that USCIS would look at the backlog and try to clear that before sending more waiver letters out?

OK I know, that was a stupid question.

Spoiler

 

K1

15 November 2013: Sent I-129F Package 

21 November 2013: NOA1 

20 December 2013: NOA2

23 January 2014: Medical (London)

11 April 2014: Interview - Approved!

29 April 2014: POE Chicago

20 June 2014: Married in DC

AOS

7 July 2014: Mailed AOSEAD & AP forms via USPS

14 July 2014: NOA1 Text & E-Mails (x3) received at 23:52hrs (Received Date: 07/11/2014)

14 July 2014: Cheque cashed & I-485 transferred to Nebraska Service Centre

18 July 2014: NOA1 hardcopy received (x3)

22 July 2014: Biometrics Letter rec'd (Appointment 07/31/2014)

23 July 2014: Early Biometrics walk-in at Cincinnati office successful!

05 September 2014: EAD & AP approved! (texts rec'd 16:45hrs)

11 September 2014: EAD/AP card mailed

12 September 2014: EAD/AP card in hand (delivered 9:54am)

18 October 2014: Potential interview waiver letter rec'd (Dated: 10/15/2014)

19 May 2015: I-485 approved! (No interview) Welcome letter mailed!

23 May 2015: I-797 (NOA2) Welcome notice received

27 May 2015: Green card received

 

ROC

ROC filing window opens 18 February 2017

16 February 2017: ROC packet mailed to CSC

18 February 2017: USPS Tracking - Ready for collection from PO Box

25 February 2017: NOA1 received dated 02/21/2017

03 March 2017: Received biometrics appointment letter dated 25th February 2017. Appointment on 16 March 2017.

16 March 2017: Biometrics completed

08 March 2018: Case (allegedly) transferred to the National Benefits Center (presumably for a combo interview)

04 April 2019: ROC approved (as part of N-400 combo interview)

N-400

18 February 2018: N-400 Application submitted online

21 February 2018: NOA1 Rreceived

23 February 2018: Biometrics appointment letter received. Appointment 13 March 2018. 

27 April 2018: Interview notice received. Interview Date: June 5, 2018. Request to reschedule sent as out of the country at that time.

04 April 2019: Attended interview ... PASSED!

11 April 2019: Oath ceremony

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What is the wording on the site? Did the agent file an out of processing time request or something else? I had never heard of a general inquiry SR. Maybe that is just code for internal communication.

What's going on at Tier 2? They seem to be seeing things i a different light, though an n of 2 may not mean anything.

I don't see what it is as it's currently not assigned for processing. Tier 2 person filed the request for me, she said it's going to NBC office. The inquiry no. begins with WKD and End with MSC. She said that if I don't get any respond or approval by Feb 10, just call her back.

AOS from K1

04/04/14 - USCIS received date

04/08/14 - Fingerprint fee accepted

04/09/14 - USCIS Noa1 notice date and check cashed next day

04/11/14 - Got text/e-mail notification for I-485, I-131 and I-765 at 1:09 a.m. & check cleared in the morning

05/06/14 - Fingerprint done

06/12/14 - EAD card production date & AP approval date

06/20/14 - Received EAD/AP Combo card in hand + text/email notice for delivery status :lol:

07/14/14 - Received Notice of Potential Interview Waiver case dated 07/10/14

02/24/15 - Renewal EAD/AP Noa Date

03/18/15 - Requested help from Ombudsman

03/19/15 - One fingerprint done for EAD renewal

03/25/15 - Requested help from Senator

04/01/15 - Case has been transferred to field office in Columbus, Ohio

04/09/15 - Card was ordered

04/16/15 - Card mailed

04/18/15 - Received GC in hands finally! (no welcome notice)

 

ROC

02/21/17 - Sent package to VSC

02/23/17 - Package delivered 

03/30/17 - Finger print done

 

N 400

01/10/18 - Online application sent

01/11/18 - NOA Receipt PDF posted online

01/13/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled status (wait for PDF)

01/13/18 - NOA Receipt delivered

01/16/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled PDF uploaded

02/01/18 - Fingerprint done (get text & email alert but no update + estimated time changed to 4 months)

02/02/18 - Case status changed to We review your biometrics

 

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I just tried to open a service request online and got a pop up that said I have to wait 30 days from last service request. Do any of you know if tier 2 can override that?

K-1 Timeline

K-1 Interview Result: APPROVED!

Married on 03/12/2014

AOS Timeline

Mailed I-485, I-131, I-765: 04/14/2014

I-485, I-131, I-765 delivered by USPS: 04/15/2014

Check cashed by USCIS: 04/19/2014

I-485, I-131, I-765 NOA: 04/20/2014

I-485 RFE: 05/12/2014

I-485 RFE Received: 5/21/2014

I-131 and I-765 Approved: 06/28/2014

EAD/AP Combo Card Mailed: 07/07/2014

POTENTIAL INTERVIEW WAIVER LETTER DATED 07/29/2014

Card/Document Production: 04/07/2015

Welcome Notice Sent: 04/07/2015

AOS APPROVAL PREDICTION DATE: April 22, 2015 brought to you by good ol' Mountain Dew!

APPROVED!!!! 04/07/2015

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I just tried to open a service request online and got a pop up that said I have to wait 30 days from last service request. Do any of you know if tier 2 can override that?

Today I was told by Tier 1 to wait for 30 days but when talked to Tier 2, she could do that.

AOS from K1

04/04/14 - USCIS received date

04/08/14 - Fingerprint fee accepted

04/09/14 - USCIS Noa1 notice date and check cashed next day

04/11/14 - Got text/e-mail notification for I-485, I-131 and I-765 at 1:09 a.m. & check cleared in the morning

05/06/14 - Fingerprint done

06/12/14 - EAD card production date & AP approval date

06/20/14 - Received EAD/AP Combo card in hand + text/email notice for delivery status :lol:

07/14/14 - Received Notice of Potential Interview Waiver case dated 07/10/14

02/24/15 - Renewal EAD/AP Noa Date

03/18/15 - Requested help from Ombudsman

03/19/15 - One fingerprint done for EAD renewal

03/25/15 - Requested help from Senator

04/01/15 - Case has been transferred to field office in Columbus, Ohio

04/09/15 - Card was ordered

04/16/15 - Card mailed

04/18/15 - Received GC in hands finally! (no welcome notice)

 

ROC

02/21/17 - Sent package to VSC

02/23/17 - Package delivered 

03/30/17 - Finger print done

 

N 400

01/10/18 - Online application sent

01/11/18 - NOA Receipt PDF posted online

01/13/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled status (wait for PDF)

01/13/18 - NOA Receipt delivered

01/16/18 - Biometrics appointment scheduled PDF uploaded

02/01/18 - Fingerprint done (get text & email alert but no update + estimated time changed to 4 months)

02/02/18 - Case status changed to We review your biometrics

 

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