September 2009 - AOS Filers

[Chicagoguy 2 27]

I did not submit an I-693. I read that our Moscow one should be in our file and it would suffice. If this will not do then I will wait to hear from them.

Chicagoguy

I guess I should join the discussion on this thread too.

We filed our AOS in Sept.

We got the three NOA1 letters in the mail last week, all 3 are dated Sept 23. I opened an account and tried to add the case numbers (all start with MSC-xxxxxx), it is still telling me "Attempting to add a case that does not exist. Check the app receipt number." It won't accept the dashes, so of course I'm putting in the numbers without the dashes.

Has anyone else run into this? I'd like to be able to track the touches and get the CRIS emails etc., like y'all are doing.... I remember doing this back during the K1 process, but I don't think I had a problem entering the receipt number as I do now.

Added to the spreadsheet, did you submit the I-693 medical form with your package?

Case transferred to CSC on Oct 2!

Congrats looks like it's no interview then. Added to the spreadsheet

Rescheduled my Biometric appointment from 10/13 to their new date of 10/22. Seems fair on their part. But I will still try a walk in on Monday, 10/5.

What I don't understand is they also sent another letter saying my case had been moved to California Service Center. I thought it was in Chicago. They claim: "to speed up processing".

I've changed your Biometrics date on the spreadsheet since you've rescheduled but keep us updated if you do walk in. Your case being transferred to the CSC means you won't be required to attend an interview. Also did you submit a I-693 form with your package?

I got another touch today on I-485.

jim&Christy, did you get any touches on EAD/AP before being approved?

I only got one touch on the EAD on the same day I had my Biometrics 9/24 before approval. The AP was only touched once as well on the 4th Sept before approval.

AOS Timeline (Local Office: Columbus, OH)

09/17/2009: Mailed I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 (I-693)

09/21/2009: Received at Chicago Lockbox

09/28/2009: NoAs issued

09/28/2009: Checks cashed

10/02/2009: NoAs received in mail

XX/XX/2009: Biometrics letter received

XX/XX/2009: Biometrics completed

Added NOA Date to the spreadsheet

Thanks to everyone, I hope you all soon receive your approvals, crossing my fingers for you.

[Freyja 1]

Guys,

I am going to try to do a biometrics walk-in tomorrow. Got a new appointment (original was on 10/15 new one is on 10/24) and want to try a walk-in instead. When it says that no cell phones (and cameras etc) are allowed - does it mean you can bring your cell but not use it (or they take it from you and keep it until you leave) or can you actually not bring a cell at all? Maybe stupid question but want to be able to call my hubby when I get out of there and thats difficult to do without a phone..

Thanks! Hope you're all having a good weekend!!!!

[thepizzadude 26]

Larisa got 3 letters today for travel , aos and working permit .

I cut my finger so i type with one hand

is this good ?

Please it really helps others estimate their processing times

Forget how to access the time line to add info

Okay , I got to it , don't know how I did it

click on my assisitant at top of page and then click add/edit timeline

[cutedolphinn 1]

Hi Freyja,

You will do your walk-in on monday?

[adiiann 163]

Got an email today and my EAD and AP were approved!!! :dance:

I think I'm going to celebrate with a glass of wine.

Congratz! That's fast!

[Rutherford 0]

I did not submit an I-693. I read that our Moscow one should be in our file and it would suffice. If this will not do then I will wait to hear from them.

Chicagoguy

I sent in a partially filled out I-693 with an explanation that the medical was done in Moscow recently and included a sealed envelope from a local civil surgeon concerning vaccinations .

Maybe the I-693 was not necessary , but I believe it's better to be more complete with info

[Jeff&Madz 0]

HI guys! sorr i wasn't able to make any reply for the past days, someone was sking e why i was required to have the TB skin Test....that is what the nurse from ou civil surgeon told me, like the immigration offce requires it.. s i went to have it done for $10 at the heath dept and result is negative.brought the result to the civil surgeon's office, brought with me all papers includingth small receipt from a syphillis blood test which was required by the Catholic Church before we got married. non reactive. anyways, had the Dr transcribeall my vaccinations, oh he also did auscultate my lungs which was fine with me, everything is clear. gave me the sealed envelope the next week. oh well, hope things go well.

as for ssn, no number yet, mi 94 already expired,so i will just reapply when ead arrivs, check encahsed but no notice yet....ohwell..gonna wait tis week.... God bless us

[laura819 0]

hoping for a good week for all of us!

[cutedolphinn 1]

Yeah!! God bless us all!!

[myperfectflaw 11]

Jumping in on this thread, filed our AOS at the beginning of September and eagerly awaiting the approval and the break from the USCIS for a while Good luck to everyone!

Charmarie

[JimandChristy 1,689]

Jumping in on this thread, filed our AOS at the beginning of September and eagerly awaiting the approval and the break from the USCIS for a while Good luck to everyone!

Charmarie

Welcome to the thread and good luck on your case Just going to add you to the spreadsheet.....link available in my signature. Oh also need to know whether you sent off a I-693 form with your AOS.

Edited October 5, 2009 by JimandChristy

[adiiann 163]

I'm gonna be busy preparing for our trip in this week. I am going to have my biometrics on Thursday. I hope after that I could have some touches.

Anyway.... I am happy to see that everyone on us are doing great. Welcome to other September filers. Don't forget to share your experiences.

It's so cold today..... 39 degrees F. I just shopped for sweaters and sweat pants last weekend. I really bought thicker ones. Hahahaha! I didn't know that I will need so much of it.

Hey Laura..... I find the icy hot at Jewel, but also at Walgreens, they have pocket warmer...that last for 10 hours... I guess it would be great for winter. My foot isn't hurting so much. Thanks!

[laura819 0]

I'm gonna be busy preparing for our trip in this week. I am going to have my biometrics on Thursday. I hope after that I could have some touches.

Anyway.... I am happy to see that everyone on us are doing great. Welcome to other September filers. Don't forget to share your experiences.

It's so cold today..... 39 degrees F. I just shopped for sweaters and sweat pants last weekend. I really bought thicker ones. Hahahaha! I didn't know that I will need so much of it.

Hey Laura..... I find the icy hot at Jewel, but also at Walgreens, they have pocket warmer...that last for 10 hours... I guess it would be great for winter. My foot isn't hurting so much. Thanks!

Oh they have pocket warmers in US???? I thought its only in Asia (that's the only place I have seen them!) Maybe I will look today, I have to go to Walgreens anyway. Have fun planning for your trip and good luck with biometrics!

[MonkeyJuice 3]

Wow this thread got bigger over the last few days! Welcome new filers.

We just got back from a great weekend in Grand Rapids, Mi. We went to a 'Pulaski Days' celebration there. Met some friends & ate lots of polish food, danced lots of polka & beer was had by all. The Polish sure know how to party!

Congrats Jim & Christy, you a whizzing along.

Have a wonderful trip Adiiann & you may have your EAD & AP by the time you get back.

No news on our file, although not expecting anything until after the biometrics. I have a feeling this is going to be another slow ride like the NA02 but at least we are together this time.

[thisislove 0]

glad u had a nice trip monkeyjuice, beautiful pic too!

wow jim and christy u have my mouth wide open... that is FANTASTIC bout the EAD appoval.. i know u were sooooo happy.

well if this trend continues.. my hubby might have his EAD appoval by his bday nov 9th..

what a great bday present!!

almost forgot.. we DID send in the 693 w/ our packet if it needs to be added to the spreadsheet...