AOS'rs...

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Kimbear, Ashen and Colleens, I am so sorry for what has been going on with you guys! This is absolute carelessness on part of USCIS! Its ironic and funny how people, who are in the US without any legal means, have access to Social Security, jobs, and drivers licenses whereas people who have applied legally, have to wait for such long times just to get a logical response from these guys!

Kimbear and Colleens, I know you guys as we had the same interview date! By no means, you deserve this! I mean we know we all need to wait for sometime to get our AOS's, but waiting for more than 2 months just to get a Biometrics appointment, that's insane. I am so sorry, but I agree with Kimbear, now I can't wait to get my citizenship either and then vote on the various immigration reforms as this messed up system is in serious need of it. I am glad David is holding you down in maintaining your calm Kim, but just know that it will all end soon. Colleens, I wanted to congratulate you on your pregnancy, just hang in there for now and try not to let anything get to you! Just hang in there, I am here in the same boat with you!

Ashen, I am so sorry that you had to go in for another medical! I hope they sought out your case real soon!

Stay positive guys,

KnR aka slider100

[brightskte 18]

got RFE.

I know it's not the end of the world or even a terrible thing(at least it means they were working on it!), but it's still a horrible, sinking feeling.

I can't even imagine what it would be for. I had everything they ask for. I pay a lot of attention to this kind of stuff.

Edited August 6, 2010 by Kayla*Mathew

[M613 6]

Wow. I keep telling my friends and family that no, it's not "easy" for Canadians to get their paperwork down here-it is, based on what I see in the other forums on here, almost an even bigger pain in the a$$. *argh*

Chicago got my AOS/EAD/AP on July 22nd... and I'm hoping to have my AP to go back home for a visit October 8th or so... After checking everything here, I, uh, feel kinda discouraged.

re: the RFE's: did any of you guys do the vaccination supplement (i.e. Form I-693)? Curious to see if sending that in, along with the medical done for the K-1, was helpful or not....

[AandB 3]

got RFE.

I know it's not the end of the world or even a terrible thing(at least it means they were working on it!), but it's still a horrible, sinking feeling.

I can't even imagine what it would be for. I had everything they ask for. I pay a lot of attention to this kind of stuff.

Wow, your stuff have been worked on fast! I wish i got an RFE too right now, since nothing happened for my case yet. Still waiting for the bio letter.. As soon as you get the letter, tell us what it is for! Hope it's nothing too bad!

re: the RFE's: did any of you guys do the vaccination supplement (i.e. Form I-693)? Curious to see if sending that in, along with the medical done for the K-1, was helpful or not....

I only sent the vaccination supplement sheet that i got at my medical.. And i sent a letter explaining why i didn't have the I-693 sent with it.. But i didn't have any news from it yet so i can't really help you with!

[TimandJoyce 1]

Thanks for asking Joyce It... went. LOL I started a separate thread to rant about it... haha In the end though, I finally got to mail in my RFE yesterday afternoon, and according to tracking info they received it today. So now it's back to being on pins and needles checking USCIS every day to find out if they accept it and approve me.. or... not.

Well I can certainly understand the pins and needles. If all they needed was the medical, (and you already know that was good) I would think everything else should be smooth sailing or you may have gotten an RFE along with the medical one. (my RFE was for two reasons)

I sure hope you hear GREAT news in the next couple weeks, if not sooner!

[ashenflowers 5]

got RFE.

I know it's not the end of the world or even a terrible thing(at least it means they were working on it!), but it's still a horrible, sinking feeling.

I can't even imagine what it would be for. I had everything they ask for. I pay a lot of attention to this kind of stuff.

.... If they lost your medical, I am going to freak out.

Wow. I keep telling my friends and family that no, it's not "easy" for Canadians to get their paperwork down here-it is, based on what I see in the other forums on here, almost an even bigger pain in the a$$. *argh*

Chicago got my AOS/EAD/AP on July 22nd... and I'm hoping to have my AP to go back home for a visit October 8th or so... After checking everything here, I, uh, feel kinda discouraged.

re: the RFE's: did any of you guys do the vaccination supplement (i.e. Form I-693)? Curious to see if sending that in, along with the medical done for the K-1, was helpful or not....

I know right?!?! People have no idea what it's like to get paperwork here. We're treated just the same as every country. There isn't any special pass for Canadians (except when just visiting).

Well I can certainly understand the pins and needles. If all they needed was the medical, (and you already know that was good) I would think everything else should be smooth sailing or you may have gotten an RFE along with the medical one. (my RFE was for two reasons)

I sure hope you hear GREAT news in the next couple weeks, if not sooner!

Thanks That helps, to know they won't need anything else... in theory. I'll definitely update with news when I get it!

[ashenflowers 5]

Sorry for double post, but I decided to check USCIS' site after posting, and lo and behold, I got a touch today. Almost freaked out, but I'm still on the RFE stage and it just says the general:

"On August 5, 2010, we received your response to our request for evidence. This case is being processed at our CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER location. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. You should expect to receive a written decision or written update within 60 days of the date we received your response unless fingerprint processing or an interview are standard parts of case processing and have not yet been completed, in which case you can use the processing time information on our website to estimate when this case will be done. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283."

But hey, I know for sure they got it now. Reading it over makes me realize the sentence about moving is in there twice... hahaha I love finding errors like that.

(edited typo)

Edited August 6, 2010 by ashenflowers

[M613 6]

I know right?!?! People have no idea what it's like to get paperwork here. We're treated just the same as every country. There isn't any special pass for Canadians (except when just visiting).

that's exactly why I think they assume the paperwork should be "fast" and/or "easy"--it's based on their border experience

That said, I sent that additional vaccination stuff-we'll see how it works out.

[ashenflowers 5]

that's exactly why I think they assume the paperwork should be "fast" and/or "easy"--it's based on their border experience

That said, I sent that additional vaccination stuff-we'll see how it works out.

Oh, that reminds me I also meant to say that no, I did not send in the vaccination supplement. But my RFE was for the ENTIRE medical that they lost, not just that. It wouldn't have made a difference in my case whether or not I sent it in, so I'm kinda glad I didn't bother at the time. lol

[M613 6]

I can't believe they lost the whole damn thing.

I'm curious: did you label every page w. your name/alien number etc....? I'd think doing that would sorta safeguard from any "loss" per se. Then again, I trust nothing on that end of things

[lilacvioletiris 11]

We got the email notifications today. BUT, I put the receipt number in to try and add it and says it's not found. So no idea. At least I know they have it and are moving things around.

We got our NOA1 emails on Aug. 3 and we received the hard copy NOA1's today in the mail. I just looked them up on the USCIS website and the MSC numbers worked. Now more waiting.

[lilacvioletiris 11]

Wow. I keep telling my friends and family that no, it's not "easy" for Canadians to get their paperwork down here-it is, based on what I see in the other forums on here, almost an even bigger pain in the a$$. *argh*

Chicago got my AOS/EAD/AP on July 22nd... and I'm hoping to have my AP to go back home for a visit October 8th or so... After checking everything here, I, uh, feel kinda discouraged.

re: the RFE's: did any of you guys do the vaccination supplement (i.e. Form I-693)? Curious to see if sending that in, along with the medical done for the K-1, was helpful or not....

I also only sent in the vaccination sheet for my husband that was included outside the sealed medical in the package from Dr. Seidan's medical office in Toronto.

got RFE.

I know it's not the end of the world or even a terrible thing(at least it means they were working on it!), but it's still a horrible, sinking feeling.

I can't even imagine what it would be for. I had everything they ask for. I pay a lot of attention to this kind of stuff.

Bummer, I wonder what it is for.

[ashenflowers 5]

I can't believe they lost the whole damn thing.

I'm curious: did you label every page w. your name/alien number etc....? I'd think doing that would sorta safeguard from any "loss" per se. Then again, I trust nothing on that end of things

No. A reminder that the medical from Canada is in a SEALED ENVELOPE, which I have NO access to, and turn over at POE. There is no way to label every page in case of loss, and no way to make copies (and copies are unacceptable anyway).

I just need to reiterate because I am getting the assumption a lot that it was because of my negligence that this happened... but NO... it is in NO WAY MY FAULT that THEY lost my medical along the way. lol It was misplaced somewhere between the Detroit Ambassador Bridge POE, and being transferred to the CSC. No clue who lost it.

They also lost cdn_gewel's medical too... so, sadly it happens more frequently than I find acceptable.

[M613 6]

omg-you were talking about *that* medical package being lost..! I was talking about the DS-3025. bah!

It makes me want to swear up a storm just reading that...grrr.

[ashenflowers 5]

omg-you were talking about *that* medical package being lost..! I was talking about the DS-3025. bah!

It makes me want to swear up a storm just reading that...grrr.

LOL! yeah... that one Both cdn_gewels and I (and others of course), had to go and get an entirely new complete medical exam done here in the U.S.

(edited cause I can't type)

Edited August 6, 2010 by ashenflowers