APRIL 2010 FILERS

[usaforever 0]

I-130, I-485, I-765 sent

Timeline:

04/02/2010 - Sent to Chicago Lockbox

04/06/2010 - Packet Delivered

04/13/2010 - Acceptance confirmation received by e-mail for all 3 forms

04/14/2010 - Checks cashed

04/17/2010 - NOA1 received 04/21/2010 - Biometrics letter arrived04/22/2010 - Walk-in Biometrics done 05/13/2010 - Received letter for interview 06/14/2010 - Interview

All you have to wait is 2 weeks. I would be happy if i were you. I wouldnt mind getting interview date this early and not getting EAD or AP.

Edited June 2, 2010 by usaforever

[Nakria 0]

I UNDERSTAND you have to pay 1365 to uscis to get the case started. I have done that already. no problems there! But somehow there is a 70 dollars fee that state dept impose to review each i864. My question is at what stage of the process we get billed for that? Anybody had to pay that???

There is no $70,- fee for I-864 when you are filling for AOS. It is because you're already here in USA.

The $70,- fee for each I-864 is paid only if a US citizen is filling for a green card for the beneficiary (spouse, parents,

brother, etc.) who doesn't live in the US.

That's how I understand it. Hope I'm right.

[Ama&yaw 1]

Hey Guys! Just checking in! We recieved our advance parole yesterday....thought it was the EAD! Really hope that one comes by next week! My hubby already has gone on a few interviews and it looks promising!! Anyways we have to go on our honeymoon from the 19th-22nd so hopefully he will start when we get back...

Besides that we are waiting for our interview letter!

[GabiandVi 34]

I UNDERSTAND you have to pay 1365 to uscis to get the case started. I have done that already. no problems there! But somehow there is a 70 dollars fee that state dept impose to review each i864. My question is at what stage of the process we get billed for that? Anybody had to pay that???

Okay. I think I know what you are talking about. I remember seeing that as well and it wasn't very clear, but basically, I think that is when it is reviewed at a consulate, not here in the US. If you are doing AOS based on an I-130, you only have to pay the $1365.

[GabiandVi 34]

GabiandVi,

Before you got your interview letter, meaning between 5/17 and 5/29 (as you posted), did you get touched or received any emails or text. My forms were touched after i did the Bio and I am wondering what happens after.

No. Nothing. There still are no updates. According to my portfolio online, the I-485 and the I-765 were last touched on 5/17, and the I-130 was last touched on 5/5. All three are still in initial review.

The 17th was the Monday after we did the bio on the previous Friday, so I'm sure that's why they were touched. The interview letter was produced on the 24th but no touches.

[usaforever 0]

There is no $70,- fee for I-864 when you are filling for AOS. It is because you're already here in USA.

The $70,- fee for each I-864 is paid only if a US citizen is filling for a green card for the beneficiary (spouse, parents,

brother, etc.) who doesn't live in the US.

That's how I understand it. Hope I'm right.

I think what you are saying is accurate. Thnx

[Krys & Nova 2]

I successfully completed my walk-in biometrics today. YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!

I was refused in Manhattan, but tried my local ASC and was accepted .

2/3 of the way through, last stop interview!!!!

Will be posting our timeline update nxt Tuesday ;-).

krys

[MP0009 4]

I successfully completed my walk-in biometrics today. YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!

I was refused in Manhattan, but tried my local ASC and was accepted .

2/3 of the way through, last stop interview!!!!

Will be posting our timeline update nxt Tuesday ;-).

krys

lol complete opposite for me, i went to local office they said no way, went to dwnt manhattan and they took me.

Proves how there are completely no rules for this stuff.

Well congrats on getting your biometrics done!! Now its def a waiting game! I Got touches same day as i did biometrics, and its been 14 days since my biometrics! And i hear that there are no touches when they sent out interview letters so just checking the mail, unfortunately i read average time from bio to interview letter is about 80 days in NYC!! so we better arm ourselves with ALOT of patience!!

All the Best!

[millau74 1]

How do you actually request expedite for EAD? You have to submit paperwork? On what basis do you claim that you are eligible?

Initially, I called the 1800 number and they put in the expedite request but the following day, it was denied because I didn't have enough evidence (even though I asked them if I had to send/fax anything!) and there were too many cases like mine. So I looked up my local congressman's office and called them about expediting the I-765. Pretty much explained to them that my OPT is expiring mid-June and I am currently working. Also told them that I completed the biometrics two weeks before. Then they e-mailed a form for me to fill out as a release letter for them to contact USCIS and I faxed the release form as well as my biometrics appointment (with stamp), my N0As for I-130 and I-765, and my current OPT EAD card. You can get more info from this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/254351-requested-expedite-on-ead/

Good luck!

[Jannah1208 2]

Hey guys, just checking in. Man, waiting for this interview letter is KILLER. I just want it OVER. I have been through the interview once before. As time gets closer I am getting more nervous they are gonna give me a HARD time about my last marriage.

I see some got their letters. I will be praying for you on those days!!

[Felipe23 2]

lol complete opposite for me, i went to local office they said no way, went to dwnt manhattan and they took me.

Proves how there are completely no rules for this stuff.

Well congrats on getting your biometrics done!! Now its def a waiting game! I Got touches same day as i did biometrics, and its been 14 days since my biometrics! And i hear that there are no touches when they sent out interview letters so just checking the mail, unfortunately i read average time from bio to interview letter is about 80 days in NYC!! so we better arm ourselves with ALOT of patience!!

All the Best!

if you look at the time line from the past applicants in NYC they get the interview letter in about 30 to 35 days after the Biometric letter from your time line you are almost there should be around 05/11.

let us know when you get it so i'm see if my math is good

[Noth 4]

Hello April Fillers,

I did my walk-in biometrics today in Santa Ana, CA without any problem!

The personel there was very nice! it took less than an hour to go through (waiting was the longest)

I'm soooooo happy! just need to fix the RFE and I'll be in the waiting line for interview letter as well!

I think I read that some of us was told her/his bio letter would come within 30 after RFE acceptance, but I really think it's not accurate! My bio and RFE letter were sent the same day (05/25) but the RFE was dated 05/21. So that means both ARE NOT related as i stated in a post a couple of pages before!

The date that counts for biometrics is the date they accepted your file, if within 30 days you don't have it, try to call there custom number!

Good luck everyone!

[usaforever 0]

Initially, I called the 1800 number and they put in the expedite request but the following day, it was denied because I didn't have enough evidence (even though I asked them if I had to send/fax anything!) and there were too many cases like mine. So I looked up my local congressman's office and called them about expediting the I-765. Pretty much explained to them that my OPT is expiring mid-June and I am currently working. Also told them that I completed the biometrics two weeks before. Then they e-mailed a form for me to fill out as a release letter for them to contact USCIS and I faxed the release form as well as my biometrics appointment (with stamp), my N0As for I-130 and I-765, and my current OPT EAD card. You can get more info from this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/254351-requested-expedite-on-ead/

Good luck!

I see. I am not in a similar situation though, that's why i don't think i will even attempt to expedite. Will just wait to see what happens.

[millau74 1]

I see. I am not in a similar situation though, that's why i don't think i will even attempt to expedite. Will just wait to see what happens.

If you can prove financial hardship (bills to pay; etc) and you need to work asap, you could try sending in the proofs like bills. One of the reasons that the 1800# customer rep gave was financial loss to an individual so you can go that route if you are in such situation.

[sensible 2]

Hey guys, just checking in. Man, waiting for this interview letter is KILLER. I just want it OVER. I have been through the interview once before. As time gets closer I am getting more nervous they are gonna give me a HARD time about my last marriage.

I see some got their letters. I will be praying for you on those days!!

hwey Jannah

it seems ike you did not gt any touches after the biometrics, is that right ?

because me too its the same n its makes me nervous

i did it on the 26th n nothing since