AOS FILERS - April 2008

[Heliosphan 1]

I got my interview letter by the end of Setember (30), I tought it was forgotten somehow, I think we all have this feeling. In the letter nothing was asked to bring to the interview, there is some documents and they check a square if needed, but yeah, I will bring all the papers from the petition, photos and more.

So I feel this month a lot Aprils petitions will roll again.

Hang in there.

Congratulations!

Yeah we're all at odds wondering what happens to our stuff until the letter magically appears.

[mari&Ryan 93]

I received my EAD card today in the mail

Congratulation on getting your EAD card in hands! what a relief!

[Heliosphan 1]

I received my EAD card today in the mail

Congratulations! That took forever!

Now just one more hurdle

[sweetpiano 0]

Wow, it seems like you guys are on a very similar timeline to us. We haven't received our interview yet, but hopefully soon. I noticed that you didn't list a transfer date before the interview. Did they never notify you of the transfer from Chicago to Detroit? Good luck with everything!

They don't notify for transfers to local offices, just CSC it seems (or perhaps other service centers?)

That's right, I was not notified that my file was transferred to the local office in Detroit. The interview appointment letter was sent from NBC in Missouri, so something tells me that my file might not be in Detroit yet, it will be transferred some time prior to the interview. One more thing: no change in the status of my cases online, so everyone, don't sweat the online cases too much, watch your mail.

Evan, good luck, hope Clara gets her interview letter soon.

[ellla 0]

Thanks guys, now for a change I will be waiting for my interview letter but at the moment EAD was more important and I'm happy that I finally got it!

[Steph0814 1]

Hi Everyone!

So I got all the paperwork for the Joint Sponsor together Yeeeeahhhhh!

I have an Infopass apointment (that i made when I first got the second RFE) so I am going to bring the information with me as well as the entire 1 1/2 lb book i sent with my husbands $250K and more of assets and verify that is what they want. Actually show it all to them and ask if indeed that is what they need!

If it is then the package is getting sent out tomorrow.

Oh and Congrats to all who have been moving forward. I will have some good news soon.

[mari&Ryan 93]

Hi Everyone!

So I got all the paperwork for the Joint Sponsor together Yeeeeahhhhh!

I have an Infopass apointment (that i made when I first got the second RFE) so I am going to bring the information with me as well as the entire 1 1/2 lb book i sent with my husbands $250K and more of assets and verify that is what they want. Actually show it all to them and ask if indeed that is what they need!

If it is then the package is getting sent out tomorrow.

Oh and Congrats to all who have been moving forward. I will have some good news soon.

Good luck Steph

[chris39 0]

Hi Everyone!

So I got all the paperwork for the Joint Sponsor together Yeeeeahhhhh!

I have an Infopass apointment (that i made when I first got the second RFE) so I am going to bring the information with me as well as the entire 1 1/2 lb book i sent with my husbands $250K and more of assets and verify that is what they want. Actually show it all to them and ask if indeed that is what they need!

If it is then the package is getting sent out tomorrow.

Oh and Congrats to all who have been moving forward. I will have some good news soon.

Good Luck!!!!!

[w1331 2]

Hi Everyone!

So I got all the paperwork for the Joint Sponsor together Yeeeeahhhhh!

I have an Infopass apointment (that i made when I first got the second RFE) so I am going to bring the information with me as well as the entire 1 1/2 lb book i sent with my husbands $250K and more of assets and verify that is what they want. Actually show it all to them and ask if indeed that is what they need!

If it is then the package is getting sent out tomorrow.

Oh and Congrats to all who have been moving forward. I will have some good news soon.

Steph,

Have you tried to request an expedite service for your EAD or request for interim EAD? If you have not, you might want to do that. Although there is an RFE on your I-485 case, you don't receive RFE on your EAD. Since you've waited for more than 90 days for your EAD and you haven't heard anything about your EAD, you can request for interim EAD. I actually requested an expedite service on my EAD and USCIS approved it within a week after I requested it.

[ferfer 0]

in july 21st i received a RFE for medical examination....i got everything ready and sent back, they received at MSC in july 15th, last friday....i still can not see any updated in my case like "case resumed"...Does anybody know how long takes to get a update usually???

Edited August 22, 2008 by ferfer

[sweetpiano 0]

It should not take more than a few days, I think your response is routed to the IO that was working on your file and they should update the case online. I'd give it to the end of the month and then resend your RFE again, same copy as before. If then after another 1-2 weeks there is no update, then call them.

[Steph0814 1]

First off Stlie, Thank you so much for your input! The IO I spoke with this morning put in a Service Request to Expidite the EAD.

For other news regarding my RFE's: The IO (I was seen 15prior to my apointment, and he was just the nicest gentleman and even commented that I was "So organized". I got there with a rolling file box. LOL) said that as far as the assets go, its very delicate and it needs to be compiled "just so" and that the "just so" is all up to the Adjucator working on each case (of course we all knew this), but I showed him all the paperwork for my Joint Sponsor and he gave it a Thumbs UP! He said they just want to see a good solid number on the taxes. Its just easier for them. (Yeah, great government employees - as long as it doesnt put to much work for them they will accept it).

So keep your fingers crossed that I check on line in the next few days and there will be good news.

[ferfer 0]

It should not take more than a few days, I think your response is routed to the IO that was working on your file and they should update the case online. I'd give it to the end of the month and then resend your RFE again, same copy as before. If then after another 1-2 weeks there is no update, then call them.

I had to sent the I-693 in the envelope from the doctor and my vaccination supplement...should i send just a copy now from de I-693 or i get to go back to the doctor and send in a enevelope like the first time....?

[ferfer 0]

First off Stlie, Thank you so much for your input! The IO I spoke with this morning put in a Service Request to Expidite the EAD.

For other news regarding my RFE's: The IO (I was seen 15prior to my apointment, and he was just the nicest gentleman and even commented that I was "So organized". I got there with a rolling file box. LOL) said that as far as the assets go, its very delicate and it needs to be compiled "just so" and that the "just so" is all up to the Adjucator working on each case (of course we all knew this), but I showed him all the paperwork for my Joint Sponsor and he gave it a Thumbs UP! He said they just want to see a good solid number on the taxes. Its just easier for them. (Yeah, great government employees - as long as it doesnt put to much work for them they will accept it).

So keep your fingers crossed that I check on line in the next few days and there will be good news.

Steph I did put a service request for my EAD in july 21st and I already received the aswer saying i had a RFE and they can not process my EAD until they get the RFE back...so Some custumers service that i talk on 1-800 told me there is no connection between RFE for I485 and the EAD but i found out i was wrong.

[Mrs D. 13]

Hey guys,

I'm sorry I dropped out for a while - been busy quite a bit, but I have been reading all your posts and wishing best of luck for you all! You really got me through some of the hardest days in my life and I feel a bit guilty for not having posted for a while.

Congratulations to all who can now move on with their lives: work, travel, drive, etc. !

And those who are still waiting - please don't give up - you've come so close! Whenever you're having down time, just look back at what you've already gone through and ask yourself if you would want to do it again. Nooooooo.... if you ask me The longer you've been going - the closer are!

Hope this lifts your spirit, although I know how hard it is !

K&W-san, are you still in Japan? How's your daddy? How did your interview go? (I think I read through posts carefully, but forgive me if I missed you mentioning this )

Ella, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Finally you got through that brick wall!!

Steph, we're with you! I can imagine how frustrating it is for you I really hope they'll approve you right away once you send in your co-sponsor paperwork!!

Parul - you've got some exciting news!!! Beat us all!! CONGRATULATIONS - that is AWESOME!!! And congrats on the driver's license!!

SunnyLight - Congratulations! No more USCIS for you for a while B)

English Muffin - how are you? I have no doubt you'll do great! You sound like a very strong person. I hope the move goes well, you must be busy quite a bit at the moment.. Best of luck to you

As for me, things have been going much better ever since my EAD was approved. It took me a couple of weeks to get my SSN and I got a temporary part-time position with my old company as soon as that was in hand. They don't have much work in Chicago at the moment, but offered to carry me through a short period of time. So I started with them on the 4th of August and got a phone call regarding a real job the same day. They scheduled the interview that same day - that went well, on the 11th August I flew down to Texas for a week's training and on the 18th I started here in Chicago office.

The schedule is a bit tough as there's a lot to do, but I'm totally loving it. People in the office think I'm crazy, they keep saying "you don't have to do all the work today" But I know you guys understand how much energy I have after 6 months of doing nothing

Meanwhile, I got my learner's permit - that has to be activated now so I can sign up for lessons. The problem is I can't validate it in Illinois as it was issued back home (in Ohio) and we can't make it there on a business day. I found out that I can take written and vision test on a saturday, so we'll do that next time we go home for a weekend.

So that's a bit hectic, but it feels great to be busy after all the waiting.

My AOS was touched yesterday and today - wondering what that means, hoping no RFE and afraid to get my hopes up...

Well, that's my update... Really hoping to read some cheerful news from all of you very very soon !!!