July 2010 AOS

[h1a1 5]

I'd ask for a second opinion about the AP being useless without biometrics. Call USCIS and ask to speak to an ISO.

[BULLWINKLE 3]

I actually had called the IO who I know.. .while he could not give me case specific information.. he did give me some good advice (which I am tackling one bit at a time) and some info about USCIS trying to get their act together and how they always give conflicting reports... he told me that some of the info I had been given was outright baloney. Sounds like the IO made it up just to appease me and they do that all the time... he said it really boils down to who you speak with on the day. He said it's absurd that Dallas ASC is backed up because anytime there is a backlog, IO's nationwide are dispatched to the area experiencing delay. He said that in Chicago, they go by the 120 day standard and after that they really look into your case and work to expedite it. He even said to me "I'm so sorry, this is unacceptable and I understand that you deserve what you paid for" - even he recognizes that it's all about the mighty dollar!

A&B - I'm sorry you are waiting too... I'm going on to plan B and giving it 2 weeks. After that.. it's an all out battle!!!!

Edited October 16, 2010 by BULLWINKLE

[h1a1 5]

I actually had called the IO who I know.. .while he could not give me case specific information.. he did give me some good advice (which I am tackling one bit at a time) and some info about USCIS trying to get their act together and how they always give conflicting reports... he told me that some of the info I had been given was outright baloney. Sounds like the IO made it up just to appease me and they do that all the time... he said it really boils down to who you speak with on the day. He said it's absurd that Dallas ASC is backed up because anytime there is a backlog, IO's nationwide are dispatched to the area experiencing delay. He said that in Chicago, they go by the 120 day standard and after that they really look into your case and work to expedite it. He even said to me "I'm so sorry, this is unacceptable and I understand that you deserve what you paid for" - even he recognizes that it's all about the mighty dollar!

A&B - I'm sorry you are waiting too... I'm going on to plan B and giving it 2 weeks. After that.. it's an all out battle!!!!

It's all so ridiculous. I can't even begin to imagine how you feel. I was stressed like crazy and I guess, looking back, my process was smooth. I really hope you hear some positive information before the month is out.

[brightskte 18]

Mathews greencard came in the mail today. That was pretty quick.

[Bruin85 9]

Mathews greencard came in the mail today. That was pretty quick.

Only 3 Days!

[Justine+David 218]

Bullwinkle, words cannot express. UGH.

I would also do a search on VJ about the AP thing without biometrics because yeah, that sounds like baloney

[brightskte 18]

Only 3 Days!

Yeah I'm thinking though that the system updated us way after it was supposed to. His GC says October 6th and the notice that came with it was printed the 10th so it may have been one of those cases to where if the mail had been faster than the system we would have gotten it before an email or text. Got to love how they keep us informed!

Now if we can just get the rest of the July people taken care of. Dallas needs an attitude adjustment or something because I've never heard of someone being so rude in my life. I realize that theyve got a hard job but being doucharific doesn't make it better.

[BULLWINKLE 3]

I JUST got my I-512L,Authorization for Parole of an Alien Into the United States - my AP Travel document. NOWHERE on it does it say I need to complete biometrics before travel. Isn't the whole point of the AP so that the applicant CAN travel while their case is pending? DUH?!

The document is good for 1 year, there are 2 copies, my photo is on it to the left and there is a spot for the "Parole stamp" on the right. All it says is that "Parole is not admission into the United States" - that CPB at POE is allowed to inspect you and decide if you are allowed in so that you can resume your application...

"Parole into the United States is not guaranteed" - basically I am still open to inspection and can be denied at POE and there is a "travel Warning Regarding Unlawful Presence" and "Inadmissibility in general" THERE IS NO MENTION OF BIOMETRICS

I am gonna do more research, speak with an IO, etc... but I am gonna book a flight home...

I do wonder tho... the document bears my hyphenated married name and my Canadian passport reflects my maiden name. Do you think this is ok? Obviously it's me. If I carry my marriage certificate which shows the name change, do y'all think that will suffice? Or do I now need to go to the Canadian consulate in Texas to order a new passport with a name change? Ohhhhhh more bureaucracy!

[kjenkins86 5]

Bullwinkle, ALL those idiots just tell you bullcrap to make themselves look caring. That IO you know is full of shi! He has to know something that can help you out.

Second, the AP was meant to be issued without biometrics so ignore that stupidity. And yes, attempting to come back into the country can sometimes be a pain in the neck, not suppose to be but I've heard instances where people are questioned alot but don't let that stop you from going.

I hope that you get your biometrics right before you leave and not while you're away.

[BULLWINKLE 3]

Bullwinkle, ALL those idiots just tell you bullcrap to make themselves look caring. That IO you know is full of shi! He has to know something that can help you out.

Second, the AP was meant to be issued without biometrics so ignore that stupidity. And yes, attempting to come back into the country can sometimes be a pain in the neck, not suppose to be but I've heard instances where people are questioned alot but don't let that stop you from going.

I hope that you get your biometrics right before you leave and not while you're away.

Thanks for the encouragement kjenkins... actually the IO I know is the only person from USCIS who has given me any straight answers and some solid advice.. perhaps you read my posts the wrong way? He has been the only one who has been straightforward with me and for that, I appreciate him taking the time to discuss matters with me.

[h1a1 5]

I think the officer at your infopass appointment was an absolute A-hole and just wanted to make your day as unpleasant as possible. If your AP was useless then it wouldn't have been APPROVED and sent out to you. Use it.

[souljah4christ 0]

I JUST got my I-512L,Authorization for Parole of an Alien Into the United States - my AP Travel document. NOWHERE on it does it say I need to complete biometrics before travel. Isn't the whole point of the AP so that the applicant CAN travel while their case is pending? DUH?!

The document is good for 1 year, there are 2 copies, my photo is on it to the left and there is a spot for the "Parole stamp" on the right. All it says is that "Parole is not admission into the United States" - that CPB at POE is allowed to inspect you and decide if you are allowed in so that you can resume your application...

"Parole into the United States is not guaranteed" - basically I am still open to inspection and can be denied at POE and there is a "travel Warning Regarding Unlawful Presence" and "Inadmissibility in general" THERE IS NO MENTION OF BIOMETRICS

I am gonna do more research, speak with an IO, etc... but I am gonna book a flight home...

I do wonder tho... the document bears my hyphenated married name and my Canadian passport reflects my maiden name. Do you think this is ok? Obviously it's me. If I carry my marriage certificate which shows the name change, do y'all think that will suffice? Or do I now need to go to the Canadian consulate in Texas to order a new passport with a name change? Ohhhhhh more bureaucracy!

I would definately take the marriage certificate with me if I was in your place, and wait until after I get my green card to change my passport.

[SunnyCalifornian 6]

Thanks for the encouragement kjenkins... actually the IO I know is the only person from USCIS who has given me any straight answers and some solid advice.. perhaps you read my posts the wrong way? He has been the only one who has been straightforward with me and for that, I appreciate him taking the time to discuss matters with me.

I really hope everything works out soon. From what I've read in these blogs, most (if not all) the applicants whose address is in Dallas and Houston (which is my case) have had a bad experience. Maybe USCIS has too many applicants from these cities (and possibly from the whole state) so they are way behind. I haven't even been able to see my case status for AP and EAD (they haven't uploaded them into the system), and have not received bio appointment notice. I just think it will take longer for us Texas applicants...Good luck!

[h1a1 5]

I really hope everything works out soon. From what I've read in these blogs, most (if not all) the applicants whose address is in Dallas and Houston (which is my case) have had a bad experience. Maybe USCIS has too many applicants from these cities (and possibly from the whole state) so they are way behind. I haven't even been able to see my case status for AP and EAD (they haven't uploaded them into the system), and have not received bio appointment notice. I just think it will take longer for us Texas applicants...Good luck!

I think so. When I had my visa medical in London the nurse said that when she first accepted the job she presumed that most people would move to Florida or NYC but it wasn't long before she realized that the most popular destination for people to be moving to was Texas. She said she thought about 75% of people who had their visa medical there were going on to move to Texas. Eek!

[BULLWINKLE 3]

Here's to a new day, and a new week! I appreciate all of the words of encouragement... those of us in Dallas/Houston are not having much luck or fun with this