January 2010 AOS Filers

[smiley1 3]

Thanks so much for that information! I just called them, told them about the error in my name and got a helpful person who put in a "typo" request for me. I should receive a notice from them in 45 days!

I am really happy that I could help you solve your concerns.I know how it feels to be stressed about small things in this process and I wish that everyone will have a smooth process from now on!

[victorious 0]

Yay! Congratulations on the NOA!

They're waiting to receive your RFE response before they resume processing of the I-765.

Getting an RFE on the I-485 means they suspend processing on any benefits related to it (in this case that includes the I-765 and I-131)

*whew! That's great! I'm so glad you finally got through the NCSC!

Thanks Fatima! I just didn't expect them to send me NOA for my EAD since I haven't send them a response to my RFE yet. But tomorrow I will have my I 693 completed hopefully. My TST is so itchy and its red I'm tempted to scratch it! I know that i don't have TB but if they will let me do an x-ray the CS office charge $50 and I don't want to spend that much anymore just for an x ray.

Edited February 4, 2010 by victorious

[skidivawannabe 2]

Thanks Fatima! I just didn't expect them to send me NOA for my EAD since I haven't send them a response to my RFE yet. But tomorrow I will have my I 693 completed hopefully. My TST is so itchy and its red I'm tempted to scratch it! I know that i don't have TB but if they will let me do an x-ray the CS office charge $50 and I don't want to spend that much anymore just for an x ray.

Regarding your TST, don't worry about it much unless it reaches 5mm. Mine was slightly itchy, had pinhead sized red bump. Meanwhile just apply cold compress.

[F & J 21]

Thanks Fatima! I just didn't expect them to send me NOA for my EAD since I haven't send them a response to my RFE yet. But tomorrow I will have my I 693 completed hopefully. My TST is so itchy and its red I'm tempted to scratch it! I know that i don't have TB but if they will let me do an x-ray the CS office charge $50 and I don't want to spend that much anymore just for an x ray.

Whatever you do, don't scratch it dear!!! I wore long sleeved shirts during those 2 days before the TST reading just to keep from touching or scratching it. It might make the induration bigger if you scratch. The CS was going to charge us $80 for the x-ray if the TST had turned out positive @_@

[smiley1 3]

Thanks Fatima! I just didn't expect them to send me NOA for my EAD since I haven't send them a response to my RFE yet. But tomorrow I will have my I 693 completed hopefully. My TST is so itchy and its red I'm tempted to scratch it! I know that i don't have TB but if they will let me do an x-ray the CS office charge $50 and I don't want to spend that much anymore just for an x ray.

Depending on the size of the induration if present (not the redness ) they will decide if you have to do an x-ray. If the induration is more than 10 mm it's 100 % sure that they will do an x-ray. You have to do that because otherwise you will be inadmissible and you would need a waiver of inadmissibility.I think it is easier to have the X-ray done than to take the other route.Good luck with the test!

[F & J 21]

Depending on the size of the induration if present (not the redness ) they will decide if you have to do an x-ray. If the induration is more than 10 mm it's 100 % sure that they will do an x-ray. You have to do that because otherwise you will be inadmissible and you would need a waiver of inadmissibility.I think it is easier to have the X-ray done than to take the other route.Good luck with the test!

The CS we went to said that indurations less than 10mm are normally considered negative but for immigrants, especially those from countries with a high level of occurrence for TB, it's 4mm or less - indurations 5mm or larger require a chest x-ray.

[victorious 0]

Depending on the size of the induration if present (not the redness ) they will decide if you have to do an x-ray. If the induration is more than 10 mm it's 100 % sure that they will do an x-ray. You have to do that because otherwise you will be inadmissible and you would need a waiver of inadmissibility.I think it is easier to have the X-ray done than to take the other route.Good luck with the test!

Thanks everyone! The redness is a little bigger than a dime size. I'll find out tomorrow so I better stop worrying about it.

[smiley1 3]

Thanks everyone! The redness is a little bigger than a dime size. I'll find out tomorrow so I better stop worrying about it.

Classification of the Tuberculin Skin Test Reaction

An induration of 5 or more millimeters is considered positive in

-HIV-infected persons

-A recent contact of a person with TB disease

-Persons with fibrotic changes on chest radiograph consistent with prior TB

-Patients with organ transplants

-Persons who are immunosuppressed for other reasons (e.g., taking the equivalent of >15 mg/day of prednisone for 1 month or longer, taking TNF-a antagonists)

An induration of 10 or more millimeters is considered positive in

-Recent immigrants (< 5 years) from high-prevalence countries

-Injection drug users

-Residents and employees of high-risk congregate settings

-Mycobacteriology laboratory personnel

-Persons with clinical conditions that place them at high risk

-Children < 4 years of age

- Infants, children, and adolescents exposed to adults in high-risk categories

An induration of 15 or more millimeters is considered positive in any person, including persons with no known risk factors for TB. However, targeted skin testing programs should only be conducted among high-risk groups

This is from CDC.gov and that is how I learned in school.

Classification of the Tuberculin Skin Test Reaction

An induration of 5 or more millimeters is considered positive in

-HIV-infected persons

-A recent contact of a person with TB disease

-Persons with fibrotic changes on chest radiograph consistent with prior TB

-Patients with organ transplants

-Persons who are immunosuppressed for other reasons (e.g., taking the equivalent of >15 mg/day of prednisone for 1 month or longer, taking TNF-a antagonists)

An induration of 10 or more millimeters is considered positive in

-Recent immigrants (< 5 years) from high-prevalence countries

-Injection drug users

-Residents and employees of high-risk congregate settings

-Mycobacteriology laboratory personnel

-Persons with clinical conditions that place them at high risk

-Children < 4 years of age

- Infants, children, and adolescents exposed to adults in high-risk categories

An induration of 15 or more millimeters is considered positive in any person, including persons with no known risk factors for TB. However, targeted skin testing programs should only be conducted among high-risk groups

This is from CDC.gov and that is how I learned in school. http://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factshe...skintesting.htm

[smiley1 3]

The mailman is still sorting the mail and it's past 4 pm...Hopefully my biometric appt is there !

[Andrelle 1]

Thanks so much for that information! I just called them, told them about the error in my name and got a helpful person who put in a "typo" request for me. I should receive a notice from them in 45 days!

Glad to hear that!!!

[smiley1 3]

I got my biometrics appointment is the mail! It's just one appt for both I-485 and I765. Did you just get one letter (I know that previously they used to send 2 letters one for each application) I am scheduled for 02/12 which seems very soon compared to others. Anyway I will try to go earlier.

[F & J 21]

I got my biometrics appointment is the mail! It's just one appt for both I-485 and I765. Did you just get one letter (I know that previously they used to send 2 letters one for each application) I am scheduled for 02/12 which seems very soon compared to others. Anyway I will try to go earlier.

Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

I think the appointments depend on how busy the ASC or local office is.

Yup, I just got one letter for both the I-485 and I-765

[smiley1 3]

Yay!!! Congratulations!!!

I think the appointments depend on how busy the ASC or local office is.

Yup, I just got one letter for both the I-485 and I-765

Thanks ! Hopefully everything will go smoothly for everyone!

[Tina&Roland 4]

Just a quick question: My appointment time is 3PM. Is it necessary to come at that time, or can I just come in earlier? Thanks!

[Miranda&John 0]

Well, my daughter and I got our biometrics appointment letters today. I was going to do a walk in on Wednesday, but then I realized there's really no point since our actual appointment is scheduled for next Saturday (2/16/10) at 1 & 2pm. The notice is dated 1/28/10 so that's what the first touches must have been about!

I hope everyone else gets theirs soon too!