August 2008 AOS Filers

[Maad 0]

So all my whining....P left for his INFOPASS appointment and I went to work...and got the email saying his EAD was approved. Ooops.

That was a speedy action on USCIS part

Which Langenau? Am I invited? I will be in Friedrichshafen in July

[LizC 0]

So.... this is so quick but... he's approved!

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Receipt Number: MSCxxxxxxxxxx

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

Current Status: Card production ordered.

On November 18, 2008, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. If we need something from you we will contact you. If you move before you receive the card, call customer service. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

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Good luck everyone! I hope you get good news soon!

Congrats, I looked at your timeline and saw there was almost 2 months between your application and biometrics. Is that due to any RFE's? If not, your case would be a perfect representative for a end of July case, transfered to CSC.

Quite the detective. We actually were idiots and sent the wrong check amount, not sure if that counts as an RFE. It delayed the process a couple weeks. I assumed that because USCIS didn't process the application until August, we fell into the category of middle or end of August filers.

The approval occurred very quickly anyway. Is this a normal amount of time if an interview isn't required? And why do they sometimes interview, and sometimes not?

[mmmm1982 0]

The approval occurred very quickly anyway. Is this a normal amount of time if an interview isn't required? And why do they sometimes interview, and sometimes not?

From what I understand those, who come into the country as K1 or any other fiance visa holders, sometimes do not have to go through the interview process since most of them have already done the I-130 interview in the past.

On the other hand those who came here in any other way (ex. J-1, traveling etc.) will HAVE to go with the interview almost for sure since this would be their first time talking to the immigration officer.

Any thoughts on this?

[ManuFred 10]

The approval occurred very quickly anyway. Is this a normal amount of time if an interview isn't required? And why do they sometimes interview, and sometimes not?

From what I understand those, who come into the country as K1 or any other fiance visa holders, sometimes do not have to go through the interview process since most of them have already done the I-130 interview in the past.

On the other hand those who came here in any other way (ex. J-1, traveling etc.) will HAVE to go with the interview almost for sure since this would be their first time talking to the immigration officer.

Any thoughts on this?

I agree on your statement that it is K1 VISA holders that are the lucky ones to be elected for the "CSC no-interview" process. However, I think the explanation for this is the straight forward objective of someones stay in the US meaning it is rather obvious that someone applying for a fiancee VISA does that to marry a USC with the intention to stay for longer period of time. Filing for Adjustment of Status can therefore expected and is even promoted by USCIS. Indeed the application process of K1 already foresaw in checking the legitimizy of the upcomming marriage. I think it is for that reason that I-130 doesn't need to be filed if marriage takes place within 90 days of entry. Assuming you want to get married as soon as you can, it makes sense that after certain time the research needs to be done again by filing I-130. In case of entering on another VISA the intend for stay in the US was different so obviously there is is research to be done on someones intentions. That is what I-130 is to be filed for.

[mmmm1982 0]

Very nice explanation.

Thank you ManuFred!

[fendergirl 1]

I hope my EAD will come soon.....

[Johnnie J 0]

How can I check the timeline of others here in Newark. I want to see how long they waited to receive the interview letter after having their EAD.

[jundp 191]

So all my whining....P left for his INFOPASS appointment and I went to work...and got the email saying his EAD was approved. Ooops.

That was a speedy action on USCIS part

Which Langenau? Am I invited? I will be in Friedrichshafen in July

He is from Langenau, Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Are you invited to what?!? The German wedding? If it EVER happens, sure!!

[keweul 1]

How can I check the timeline of others here in Newark. I want to see how long they waited to receive the interview letter after having their EAD.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Cherry Hill NJ&xfr= (cherry hill)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Newark NJ&xfr= (newark)

[Mo_Mati 2]

Congrats everyone! Looks like this thread is getting livelier! Special congrats to Jundp and Liz.

I was starting to get jealous of everyone getting their interview lettesr, wondering if it would have actually been a blessing to not have been transfered to CSC. But, knowing that LizC was approved gives me some hope again....

[Johnnie J 0]

How can I check the timeline of others here in Newark. I want to see how long they waited to receive the interview letter after having their EAD.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Cherry Hill NJ&xfr= (cherry hill)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Newark NJ&xfr= (newark)

Doesn't open!

[link09 0]

Good news! I finally got my EAD and the interview notice today. It's for Jan 12, 2009!

I hope this brings some peace to everyone who's had an RFE, and those who didn't - you guys have even less to worry about! :star:

[keweul 1]

How can I check the timeline of others here in Newark. I want to see how long they waited to receive the interview letter after having their EAD.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Cherry Hill NJ&xfr= (cherry hill)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Newark NJ&xfr= (newark)

Doesn't open!

go to immigration timelines (above) and then click under post visa display options choose AOS section once on that screen (at the bottom of screen) choose your local office...let me know if this worked...

[Maad 0]

How can I check the timeline of others here in Newark. I want to see how long they waited to receive the interview letter after having their EAD.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Cherry Hill NJ&xfr= (cherry hill)

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslis...&op8=Newark NJ&xfr= (newark)

Doesn't open!

go to immigration timelines (above) and then click under post visa display options choose AOS section once on that screen (at the bottom of screen) choose your local office...let me know if this worked...

Edited November 19, 2008 by Maad

[jundp 191]

Patrick got the job!!!!!

Yay! Full benefits, including company-paid insurance for our entire family and a free yearly bus pass!

Ironically, I've been teaching here for 10 years with an MA and here he is, in this country for 3 months and he gets a job making way more than I make!

Of course I'm benefiting from it

Yay. Now we have the AOS interview on December 10th.

Is it just me or does it seem like AOS stuff takes much less time than K1 did? I feel like we waited for years....