AOS FILERS - April 2008

[sunnylight 0]

I received my 2 year greencard in the mail today.

To everyone thats still waiting don't worry it will come. Good luck to us April filers this week. The week is only just started. I'm quite positive of more good news before the week draws to an end.

I received my 2 year greencard in the mail today.

Received mine today too.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

GOOD, YOU ARE DONE FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS !!! NO WORRIES ANYMORE

Edited July 21, 2008 by sunnylight

[Steph0814 1]

So the good news is that they didn't lose my case file, the so so news is that I got this:

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On July 21, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address

To everyone in my shoes (that filed the I-130 together with I485), they are slowly processing them.

[sunnylight 0]

So the good news is that they didn't lose my case file, the so so news is that I got this:

Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxxx

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Current Status: Request for Additional Evidence Sent

On July 21, 2008, we mailed a notice requesting additional evidence or information in this case I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the requested information. This case will be in suspense until we receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once we receive the requested evidence or information and make a decision on the case, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, call 1-800-375-5283 to update your address

To everyone in my shoes (that filed the I-130 together with I485), they are slowly processing them.

At least you know that they're working on your case, do you have any clue what RFE might be about? I haven't got any touches on AOS for a long time. I am concerned that I will also get RFE

[Steph0814 1]

At least you know that they're working on your case, do you have any clue what RFE might be about? I haven't got any touches on AOS for a long time. I am concerned that I will also get RFE

I have an idea, my husband owns his own Real Estate Companies and we sent a list of the properties along with an approx appraisal for Equity. I am guessing it has to do with his financials, he has A LOT of equity but no actual paystub

(It's nothing that can't be compiled in a couple of hours though). I am pretty sure that is what it is.

[chris39 0]

At least you know that they're working on your case, do you have any clue what RFE might be about? I haven't got any touches on AOS for a long time. I am concerned that I will also get RFE

I have an idea, my husband owns his own Real Estate Companies and we sent a list of the properties along with an approx appraisal for Equity. I am guessing it has to do with his financials, he has A LOT of equity but no actual paystub

(It's nothing that can't be compiled in a couple of hours though). I am pretty sure that is what it is.

Sorry you got a RFE. Hope it will be nothing that will hold you up to long.

Edited July 22, 2008 by chris39

[chris39 0]

I have seen several times that if you submit the I-130 with AOS, the process is slower. Is there a reason for this?

[Heliosphan 1]

At least you know that they're working on your case, do you have any clue what RFE might be about? I haven't got any touches on AOS for a long time. I am concerned that I will also get RFE

I have an idea, my husband owns his own Real Estate Companies and we sent a list of the properties along with an approx appraisal for Equity. I am guessing it has to do with his financials, he has A LOT of equity but no actual paystub

(It's nothing that can't be compiled in a couple of hours though). I am pretty sure that is what it is.

At this juncture and I'd even accept an RFE just to know something is working. But at least you know your case is progressing and it won't be long before you can respond to the RFE. Just glad to know you Biometrics wasn't a cause. Good luck Steph!

[Heliosphan 1]

One question though, you didn't get any touches after Biometrics?

[ellla 0]

At this juncture and I'd even accept an RFE just to know something is working. But at least you know your case is progressing and it won't be long before you can respond to the RFE.

I agree, any sign that my case is not lost or somewhere in a storage room, would be good now...

I didn't get a touch on my AOS after biometrics either, but it seems that it doesn't mean anything. Steph didn't get touches but got her RFE.

Edited July 22, 2008 by ellla

[Heliosphan 1]

At this juncture and I'd even accept an RFE just to know something is working. But at least you know your case is progressing and it won't be long before you can respond to the RFE.

I agree, any sign that my case is not lost or somewhere in a storage room, would be good now...

I didn't get a touch on my AOS after biometrics either, but it seems that it doesn't mean anything. Steph didn't get touches but got her RFE.

I'm guessing this is your week, with you filing so early and all. You should hear something between tomorrow and Friday (they just seem to be hitting May filers).

[ellla 0]

Thanks Heliosphan, I hope you're right.....

[Steph0814 1]

Ella, Helipshan, Chris39,

To answer your question about the touches, No I did not receive 1 touch at all for anything.

Ella & Chris, we filed the same day so I am sure they have to be processing yours as well and I am sure you will hear something soon ( I noticed that the processing dates for NBC(MSC) is April 16)

Chris, I am not sure why.

I have some pretty good guesses. With filing the I-130 outside they take care of all the background checks, and relative information and what not so by the time they get here on a visa there is a lot taken care of already and they can easily process the EAD,AP & AOS. Some of these people had to wait 6-8 or more months for this process.

So, just imagine they (IO) have to process quite a bit more and so it takes longer than the others.

Another thing is that once the files get to the office they actually seperate them accordingly; Ead's & AP's get processed there and the AOS's get sent to (1) CSC or (2)local office for an interview. With our's the entire package gets kept at NBC (MSC) for processing. And I can only imagine the Adjucators looking at the huge filing and either not wanting to work on it, or "saving" it for later.

Anyway, I will keep you all in my positive thoughts that good news is coming soon and what my RFE is. I will be watching the mailbox very closely for the next few days.

Cheers

Edited July 22, 2008 by Steph0814

[chris39 0]

Ella, Helipshan, Chris39,

To answer your question about the touches, No I did not receive 1 touch at all for anything.

Ella & Chris, we filed the same day so I am sure they have to be processing yours as well and I am sure you will hear something soon ( I noticed that the processing dates for NBC(MSC) is April 16)

Chris, I am not sure why.

I have some pretty good guesses. With filing the I-130 outside they take care of all the background checks, and relative information and what not so by the time they get here on a visa there is a lot taken care of already and they can easily process the EAD,AP & AOS. Some of these people had to wait 6-8 or more months for this process.

So, just imagine they (IO) have to process quite a bit more and so it takes longer than the others.

Another thing is that once the files get to the office they actually seperate them accordingly; Ead's & AP's get processed there and the AOS's get sent to (1) CSC or (2)local office for an interview. With our's the entire package gets kept at NBC (MSC) for processing. And I can only imagine the Adjucators looking at the huge filing and either not wanting to work on it, or "saving" it for later.

Anyway, I will keep you all in my positive thoughts that good news is coming soon and what my RFE is. I will be watching the mailbox very closely for the next few days.

Cheers

That makes sense. I hope you get your RFE in the mail quickly and get the required info back to them.

[sweetpiano 0]

And I can only imagine the Adjucators looking at the huge filing and either not wanting to work on it, or "saving" it for later.

I can see that happening - "saving" the file for later - in my case. In response to the RFE, we submitted foreign equivalents to W-2's and foreign financial information, so I think they are postponing to look at it because it seems comlicated.

Steph, keep us posted about your RFE. Best of luck! we'll get through this.

[lynie 0]

this is a bit late, but congrats to english rose and english muffin and everyone else with GCs and approvals. it hasn't been fun, but honestly, i really thought this would all go much more slowly. i'm starting to think we'll have shane's GC in a month. but we got his AP and EAD in hand this weekend. so really we're set to do whatever we want for now.

my fingers are crossed for many more approvals and good news.