AOS FILERS: OCTOBER 2008

[Yass 0]

Alright guys I received my EAD and AP in the mail, time to apply for new SSN and start working

[CourtAndGrey 0]

We got it!!! Valerie received her notice for the initial interview for her AOS. Our interview is February 24th!!! We were shocked to see it in our mailbox last night, because we haven't received any type of updates or touches on USCIS' website. But, we're not complaining!! Just another reason to celebrate the new year!! Yeah! Good luck to all those still waiting to hear anything. EAD is next!!! Hopefully it's right behind.

Hey hawkeye, good to hear from you again. Congrats to you and Valerie! Good luck on the EAD/AP. We're hoping to hear something soon too!

[triniredbone 0]

Hey my October filers and VJ members,

Congrats on everyone making progress via. EAD/AP/Interview notices/Biometrics...We are indeed making progress in here.. I have gathered all my information already for my upcoming interview in February and looking forward to it. Got my license renewed, been to a couple job interviews, am all over the place grinding. Again, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE... Wish you all the best for 2009 and hoping there is nothing but approvals of green card this year from everyone. :dance:

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Hey SweetnSexc,

I notice you guys are THE only RFE people who got word back yet regarding the EAD and AP. Did you do anything to speed up matters?

We are writing to our congressman today to see if we can't hurry this stuff up.

Fecking ridiculous. I'm seriously going to go nuts sitting around the house another week and not being able to do anything. The US economy is down the toilet yet people with Master's degrees and 10+ years work experience are sitting at home, feeling good for nothing and more worthless each day ... talk about fiddling while Rome burns.

R

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Oh, and I was wondering ... my mother-in-law and our co-sponsor has changed jobs this week. Do I need to inform USCIS about this?

[Beantownbabe 1]

Oh, and I was wondering ... my mother-in-law and our co-sponsor has changed jobs this week. Do I need to inform USCIS about this?

Sorry again for your frustrations. No, it doesn't make sense at all when educated people with experience sit around willing to work - no sense at all. No wonder you are frustrated!

Anyway, I just wanted to add that I don't think you need to inform them about MIL's new job since that was the circumstance when you filed. I would, however, fill out a new one and take it to my interview just incase it is needed (I wouldn't offer it either, though!) If you send it now, you may be opening up a new RFE can of worms! Maybe I'm wrong, but that's just what I'd do...

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

My thoughts exactly BTB. A whole new RFE can of worms is not what I need at this stage.

Congressman's office in calling back to collect my info. I hope they can help.

What's frustrating is that the girl at the USCIS told me that RFE's go back into where they were in order - hence, writing the case number etc on the envelope - and that they would be reviewed in that order.

But that's just wrong. Obviously.

[Beantownbabe 1]

My thoughts exactly BTB. A whole new RFE can of worms is not what I need at this stage.

Congressman's office in calling back to collect my info. I hope they can help.

What's frustrating is that the girl at the USCIS told me that RFE's go back into where they were in order - hence, writing the case number etc on the envelope - and that they would be reviewed in that order.

But that's just wrong. Obviously.

This whole entire process is whacky though really. I've been reading some other threads and a couple of the November filers after us have interview dates I believe. By the same token, some of us October filers have EAD's, etc. before people who filed way before us. Seems like that's just the way it is with no rhyme or reason to it. Sometimes I wonder if they just pick a file out of a drawer to work on and you just get lucky if it's yours! Seriously though, I hope the Congressman's office will be able to help you. Good luck!

[tandb4ever 0]

received my EAD card today!

[KIMCORENE 0]

My thoughts exactly BTB. A whole new RFE can of worms is not what I need at this stage.

Congressman's office in calling back to collect my info. I hope they can help.

What's frustrating is that the girl at the USCIS told me that RFE's go back into where they were in order - hence, writing the case number etc on the envelope - and that they would be reviewed in that order.

But that's just wrong. Obviously.

This whole entire process is whacky though really. I've been reading some other threads and a couple of the November filers after us have interview dates I believe. By the same token, some of us October filers have EAD's, etc. before people who filed way before us. Seems like that's just the way it is with no rhyme or reason to it. Sometimes I wonder if they just pick a file out of a drawer to work on and you just get lucky if it's yours! Seriously though, I hope the Congressman's office will be able to help you. Good luck!

Actually, I remember reading somewhere an interview with a former adjudicator and he pretty much said that people just pick a pile of files and work on that and I guess all these disparities come from different working speeds of different adjudicators. So, if I get slowpoke Larry and you get Speedy Harry two cubicles over- you get an interview date before me, even though I filed a month before you. First In, First Out my booty. Seeing people who filed at the end of Nov with interview dates really makes me P.O.'ed.

[dpolarblastr 0]

Yes, I had noticed from reading over the October thread in particular that most people who have gotten an RFE have had no updates with regard to their status. I mailed my RFE (tax forms) back in November and there has been no touch since then. It seems to be in stasis at the National Benefits Center, not updated at all since 11/26.

I've had another biometrics (separate one for the EAD, because I mailed it separately from the 485) on 12/19 with a touch on 12/22 for the EAD but nothing on the AOS.

what gives? I am getting worried that mine has been lost along the road. i doubt that an expedite request at 60 days will do any good.

[Eli the Barrowboy 16]

Well we are all in the same RFE boat ... and that boat should be called The Titanic ... our files are buried in the bottom of the archive known as the Atlantic Ocean while two Leonardo and Kate look-a-likes at USCIS get the windows of their booths all steamy methinks!!!

Now, where did I leave that Celine Dione album?

R

[Mehmet.Turkey 0]

Same story about who had RFE no updates no mail nothing yet, i read some mid november files had their interview already

10/21/08 (Day 0) - Application Sent (I-130, I-485/I-864/I-693, I-765)

10/22/08 (Day 1) - Received Date (USPS over night)

10/29/08 (Day 8) - Check Cashed

10/30/08 (Day 9) – Received NOA (I130-I485-I765) Dated 10/31/08

10/31/08 (Day 9) - I130, I765, ONLINE BUT I485

11/02/08 (Day 12)- Received Biometrics appointment scheduled 11/15/08

11/07/08 (Day 17)- Biometrics Done Early walking in Norridge,Illinois

11/17/08 (Day 27)- Request for Evidence letter for I485 (they were asking for I94 Arrival record) It took 5 days to arrive online letter was sent 11/12/08

11/18/08 (Day 28)- Request Evidence is I94 sent along with I20,( I was a student), NON immigrant visa page on the passport, also, approval letter of F1 status, because i changed my status after i came to USA.

[Rosie74 0]

Same story about who had RFE no updates no mail nothing yet, i read some mid november files had their interview already

10/21/08 (Day 0) - Application Sent (I-130, I-485/I-864/I-693, I-765)

10/22/08 (Day 1) - Received Date (USPS over night)

10/29/08 (Day 8) - Check Cashed

10/30/08 (Day 9) – Received NOA (I130-I485-I765) Dated 10/31/08

10/31/08 (Day 9) - I130, I765, ONLINE BUT I485

11/02/08 (Day 12)- Received Biometrics appointment scheduled 11/15/08

11/07/08 (Day 17)- Biometrics Done Early walking in Norridge,Illinois

11/17/08 (Day 27)- Request for Evidence letter for I485 (they were asking for I94 Arrival record) It took 5 days to arrive online letter was sent 11/12/08

11/18/08 (Day 28)- Request Evidence is I94 sent along with I20,( I was a student), NON immigrant visa page on the passport, also, approval letter of F1 status, because i changed my status after i came to USA.

It does really suck, and it is unfair!

I see you have had your biometrics appointment exactly one day before me, in the same office in Norridge!

But I have already received EAD and appointment letter, and even though I am obviously happy, I still think is is very unfair.

Edited January 5, 2009 by Rosie74

[Mehmet.Turkey 0]

please read this before interview questions i ve got it somewhere today, it seems helpful download the file

InterviewFAQ.pdf