I-485 based on F4 Miami processing

[MIAInfo 0]

Hi,

I hope some can help me or has a base with a similar timeline in USCIS Miami local office.

I filed for I-485 on Aug 2, 2010, I have received receipts, done biometrics and received EAD. Yet I have not received the interview letter and has been almost four months. Other peers in my same case, had already received their green cards.

Does anyone know if Miami USCIS local office is running behing or the processing time.

Should I be worried that when I went to USCIS on Nov 3, they've told me my case was not yet at the Local office.

Please help me out!

Thanks!

[Inky 1,110]

It can take 5 months or more. Also with the holidays coming expect delays as people are on vacations and they dont work on holidays.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America" as the prior forum is for K1, K2, K3 & K4 visas so this is a more appropriate location**

**Edited to move to proper location

Edited November 23, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[MIAInfo 0]

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas" as you are adjusting from an F4 visa and the prior forum is for K1, K2, K3 & K4 **

F4 is a family-based category 4, USC sister/brother, I think it does belong to this section and not to the "work/student/tourist". Thanks.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

F4 is a family-based category 4, USC sister/brother, I think it does belong to this section and not to the "work/student/tourist". Thanks.

Do you file an I-130?

**Edit - according to this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/249372-f4-visa-would-my-dad-get-his-green-card-right-away/ you would get a GC on entry, no AOS needed, unless you're already in the country that is... in which case, what visa did you land in the US on?

You are right though. I am moving this thread to it's proper location (as the thread I just posted indicates).

Edited November 23, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony

[MIAInfo 0]

I was protected by the 245i when applied for I-130 prior April 31,2001. Therefore, while in the US I applied for AOS by applying to the I485.

My application was sent on aug 2,2010 and many others with my same timeline have already received their interviews and greencards. And even their processing time at their local uscis offices were about the same as mine.

Im concerned as why may case is behind. Thanks!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

To the OP - you are saying you were grandfathered in under 245i (the LIFE act)? On what type of visa did you originally enter the US - as a visitor, as an immigrant or through someone who is employed in the US? How did you enter the US prior to 2000?

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=6c6c3a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6c6c3a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Processing times for AOS vary considerably. Applying under the LIFE provision may mean additional checks that need to be done (both security and immigration related) and this may be one of the reasons why your application is still being processed. You could make an Infopass appointment at your local USCIS office and ask to speak directly to an immigration officer for a status update on your case.

[aleful 1,905]

Hi,

I hope some can help me or has a base with a similar timeline in USCIS Miami local office.

I filed for I-485 on Aug 2, 2010, I have received receipts, done biometrics and received EAD. Yet I have not received the interview letter and has been almost four months. Other peers in my same case, had already received their green cards.

Does anyone know if Miami USCIS local office is running behing or the processing time.

Should I be worried that when I went to USCIS on Nov 3, they've told me my case was not yet at the Local office.

Please help me out!

Thanks!

don't worry, it could be up to 6 months. not every case is the same

so you are still ok. just a little more patience and you're done.

[MIAInfo 0]

Thanks to all! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Visa Grant 78]

MIAInfo

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Another VJ Member has gone through the similar scenario..

[musafir 0]

Hello,

My parents were also protected by 245 (i) and they applied for I-485 just in November, Now they received a letter that he does not qualify because he did not register himself when he was here during the registration period back in 2001 or 2002. I believe any one from Pakistan or India was supposed to register to Uscis or something. Could you suggest if you had registered as well? If not, what did you provide to uscis for your case?

thanks,

Musafir

[aleful 1,905]

Hello,

My parents were also protected by 245 (i) and they applied for I-485 just in November, Now they received a letter that he does not qualify because he did not register himself when he was here during the registration period back in 2001 or 2002. I believe any one from Pakistan or India was supposed to register to Uscis or something. Could you suggest if you had registered as well? If not, what did you provide to uscis for your case?

thanks,

Musafir

please explain the whole process? why were the protected? are you sure both of them were? who filed for them? when did they enter the country? from what country are they fromo and why did they send the AOS packet.

we need more information,

[MIAInfo 0]

Hello,

My parents were also protected by 245 (i) and they applied for I-485 just in November, Now they received a letter that he does not qualify because he did not register himself when he was here during the registration period back in 2001 or 2002. I believe any one from Pakistan or India was supposed to register to Uscis or something. Could you suggest if you had registered as well? If not, what did you provide to uscis for your case?

thanks,

Musafir

Hi Musafir,

In my case, I was protected because my sister file an I-130 petition for relative prior April 30, 2001. On August, my Priority Date, which was April 17, 2001 was current, therefore, I applied for an adjustment of status here in the US. I have yet to receive the interview letter but as per other cases same as mine, USCIS only request evidence that you were physically here before April 30, 2001.

I've never heard of some kind of registration yet I don't know if it is different for the countries you mentioned, which I doubt it.

Hope it helps!