CRIS received Fingerprints.....

[sasaqlain 24]

Ahh!...The getting to the operator question:) Easy...

The moment you dial and hear a voice..... DIAL 123 immediately.... it will take you to the operator.... a glitch we found out:)

[christera22 8]

Hey Saspak bhai, just to let you know, called USCIS today as it has been 20 days since biometrics. Following your technique of dialing 123, it was easy to catch hold of the operator easily. Obviously i was transferred to a 2nd one as my case cannot still be seen online. 2nd one was bit un friendly but said the fingerprints has been recieved and the work permit is being processed. Hope i wd get the ead card within this month or the 1st week of the coming one. Thanks

Edited April 22, 2009 by christera22

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak n christera22,

howru doin?

yesterday on my mobile a lady left a voice message and a number to call,it says ''she has been calling me on behalf of USCIS from MORGAN FRANKLIN for survey regarding the customer service''

i called them back and they asked me questions regarding the service with the first and second operator.he gave me some options vich i can select like strongly agree or strongly disagree bla bla...

did u guys ever received anything like that or heard of it..........

[DannyMc 0]

Ahh!...The getting to the operator question:) Easy...

The moment you dial and hear a voice..... DIAL 123 immediately.... it will take you to the operator.... a glitch we found out:)

cool thanks i'll try that one

[sasaqlain 24]

immi 007: It is possible, that CRIS carries out such surveys to monitor/check its out-sourced work-load. I would believe it, but yet be careful in giving out sensitive information.

[sasaqlain 24]

Christera22: The second one always is a bitter pill, since he/she is the real deal:) I hope you get your EAD soon. If they have confirmed that they have your fingerprints on file, then it shouldn't be long. I received mine in a week and a half after they confirmed that they had received the Fingerprints. Let me know when you do.

[sasaqlain 24]

Does anybody know how far has CRIS reached on processing I-485 Applications. The online processing times don't give a clear picture. Anybody has any info please share with us. Am a Jan Filer and would like to know, when, I should expect the dreaded interview?

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak,

thank u for the info. I haven't given 'em any sensitive info except my mobile number vich they already have.

they didnt ask me anything about my receipt no. or imp. stuff.

i cudnt c my case online yet...i called 'em on 16th april........is it ok to call 'em again soon n find out whether they received my fingerprints.....

thank you

[immi_007 0]

hi christera22,

when i called the USCIS ......i felt the same way with 2nd operator....she was unfriendly n her voice was not clear n was stammering........

good luck with ur EAD.......

I hope i get my EAD soon as well......

[sasaqlain 24]

Heres something interesting...... When I called, and they transferred me to the second Attendant(who usually is the real deal) I heard him munching on something and in order to get rid of me, so that he could go back to his Brunch, he simply said, "You'll know it when you receive something in the mail:)

Immi 007: I dont think they keep track of your calls, unless something's reported or seems fishy. I once called them 3 times in a day and asked for an update on different applications each time. Yes, you may call them, unless you place a service request. Then that gets recorded in the system and you have to wait on that. But usually you receive an email confirming your service request. I have placed service request thrice and each time, I have received Emails as well are paper mail.

Currently I am interested in knowing about the I-485 application. Dont know where its being processed and how far it has reached. Stay in touch. Also am waiting to receive the physical SS Card, so that I can go apply for the damned License.

Edited April 23, 2009 by saspak

[christera22 8]

Hahahahaha !! Saspak Bhai ........... exactly the same .......today I called again ...the 1st time i called the lady seemed to be very smarty type and just said if it less than 6 months that I have applied, then i need to wait. Just said thanks and bye. So after a couple minutes i called again . This time the person make me hold for 5 minutes and then transferred me to the 2nd one. The 2nd one had high indian/pakistani accent. Started saying something in a low deemed voice half of which i didnt understand and he was munching too. He said that my fingerprint has been recievhed and my I-485 & I-765 is being processed and the work permit will be on the way soon. When i asked him about I-130, he said its too early to talk about it and i wd come to know as soon as it comes. Looks like they dnt really care about us.....

Saspak, you never recieved a NOA 2 ....right ?? Stay in touch and i hope mine wd appear soon.

[immi_007 0]

hi saspak,

BIG SURPRISE !!!

Today evening when i checked my mail.....i found something interesting...i received a ''interview letter'' from USCIS....the contents in the letter is as follows:

REQUEST FOR APPLICANT TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW NOTICE DATE:......

CASE TYPE

FORM I-485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS A#......................

APPLICATION NO#......

[sasaqlain 24]

CONGRATS Immi 007!!!!!!! Start collecting evidence! When and where is the interview? My prayers are with you.

[immi_007 0]

(CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MESSAGE........BY MISTAKE I ENTERED PARTIAL MSG....SORRY ABOUT THAT...HERE IS THE CONTINUATION....)

hi saspak,

BIG SURPRISE !!!

Today evening when i checked my mail.....i found something interesting...i received a ''interview letter'' from USCIS....the contents in the letter is as follows:

REQUEST FOR APPLICANT TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW NOTICE DATE:......

CASE TYPE

FORM I-485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS A#......................

APPLICATION NO#...... RECEIVED DATE:..... PRIORITY MAIL:...........

HERE IS MY MAILING ADDRESS........... BAR CODE:

You are hereby notified to appear for the interview appointment, as scheduled below, for the completion of your application to register permanent residence or adjust status(form I-485) and any supporting applications or petitions.

Failure to appear for this interview and/or failure to bring the below listed items will result in the denial of your application (8 CFR 103.2(B)(13) )

WHO SHOULD COME WITH YOU?

- If your eligibility is based on your marriage, your husband or wife must come with you to the interview

- If you do not speak english fluently, you should bring an interpreter.

- Your attorney or authorized representative may come with you to the interview

- If your eligibility is based on a parent/child relationship and the child is a minor, the petitioning parent and the child must appear for the interview.

*NOTE: Every adult(over 18 years of age) who comes to the interview must bring government-issued photo identification, such as driver's license or ID card , in order to enter the building and to verify his/her identity at the time of the interview.you do not need to bring your children unless otherwise instructed.please be on time, but do not arrive more than 45 min. early.we may record or videotape your interview.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU: (please use as a checklist to prepare for your interview)

- This interview notice and your government issued photo identification.

- A completed medical examination (form I-693) and vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope (unless already submitted).

- A completed affidavit(s) of support (form I-864) with all required evidence,including the following, for each of your sponsors (unless already submitted):

- Federal income tax returns and W-2's, or certified IRS printouts, for the most recent tax year;

- Letters from each current employer, verifying current rate of pay and average weekly hours, and pay stubs for the past 2 months;

- Evidence of your sponsor's and/or co-sponsor's united states citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

- All documentation establishing your eligibility for lawful permanent resident status.

- Any immigration-related documentation ever issued to you, including any employment authorization document(EAD) and any authorization for advance parole (form I-512).

- All travel documents used to enter the united states, including passports, advance parole documents(I-512) and I-94s(arrival/departure document).

- Your birth certificate.

- Your petitioner's birth certificate and your petitioner's evidence of united states citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

- If you have children, bring a birth certificate for each of your children.

- If your eligibility is based on your marriage, in addition to your spouse coming to the interview with you, bring:

- A certified copy of your marriage document issued by the appropriate civil authority.

- Your spouse's birth certificate and your spouse's evidence of united states citizenship or lawful permanent resident status;

-if either you or your spouse were ever married before, all divorcees/death certificates for each prior marriage/former spouse;

- Birth certifiactes for all children of this marriage, and custody papers for your children and for your spouse's children not living with you;

- Supporting evidence of your relationship, such as copies of any documentation regarding joint assets or liabilities you and your spouse may have together.This may include: tax returns, bank statements, insurance documents(car,life,health), property documents(car,house, etc.,),rental agreements,utility bills,credit cards,contracts,leases,photos,correspondence and/or any other documents you feel may substantiate your relationship.

- Original and copy of each supporting document that you submitted with your application.Otherwise, we may keep your originals for our records.

- If you have ever been arrested, bring the related police report and the original or certified final court disposition for each arrest , even if the charges have been dismissed or expunged.If no court record is available, bring a letter from the court with jurisdiction indicating this.

- A certified english translation for each foreign language document.The translator must certify that she is fluent in both languages , and that the translation in its entirety is complete and accurate.

YOU MUST APPEAR FOR THIS INTERVIEW- If an emergency, such as your own illness or a close relative's hospitalization, prevents you from appearing, call the U.S. citizenship and immigration services(USCIS) national customer service center at

1-800-375-5283 as soon as possible.please be advised that rescheduling will delay processing of application/petition, and may require some steps to be repeated. It may also affect your eligibility for other immigration benefits while this application is pending.

If you have questions, please call USCIS national customer service center at 1-800-375-5283(hearing impaired TDD service is 1-800-767-1833).

PLEASE COME TO : USCIS ON: WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH

AT: 02:15 P.M

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APPLICANT COPY

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I am in trouble now 'coz my wife(USC) lost her job on april 15th 2009.we filed tax returns together in feb 2009 as MFJ.she had enough salary to show for 2006,2007 and 2008 tax years.This year she already reached the 125% of poverty guideline her gross salary is $32k till april 15th.

my question is does she need to show that she is WORKING when v go for interview on may 27th ?

Thank u in advance......

[christera22 8]

wow thats a great news ....you got your biometrics on 4th april and you alrehady got your interview letter. Thats awesome. No i dnt think you need to show that she is still working ... all they are interested is the tax returns.... i wwd hope some one more experienced wd give a better reply. So you havent got any NOA2 or EAD yet !

Also Immi as i saw you said you have filed for tax together as MFJ ....whats that ? I am asking as may be i wd follow the same path. My wife is on an extension now.

Edited April 24, 2009 by christera22