New York City AOS timeline & Interviews

[michellewillis 3]

I am a week after you, light the road out, congrats again

Yes yours should be any day now! Thank you

[mayfield 23]

Congrats @ michellewillis,

update on my case, My interview will be at holtsville in Long Island, so now just waiting for the day to arrive

[aminam 1]

Glad I found this New York thread! I am a June filer. Got me EAD/AP card in the mail in August ! Now patiently waiting for an interview notice letter. Looks like I'm going to wait for a looong time.

Here's my timeline so far:

06/01/15: AOS application sent to Chicago Lockbox

06/03/15: application delivered- Fedex confirmation

06/09/15: USCIS acceptance texts and checks cashed

06/19/15: Biometrics appointment letter

07/01/15 : Biometrics appointment- missed it- required another appointment

07/28/15: Biometrics completed

08/07/15: I-485 Online status changed to "your case is now ready for an interview"

08/13/15: EAD online status changed to "my case was approved" then later in the night to "EAD card ordered and will be mailed to you". AP approved

08/19/15: EAD/AP status changed to "card was delivered to you by the post office"

08/20/15: EAD/AP combo card received in the mail

[nanasbananas 3]

Hi, just wanted to share my progress and I have couple of questions:

We are early November 2014 filers and we finally got our interview date last Friday. The interview will be on October 21st in Jacob Javits Federal Building. Basically, it was a 10 month wait, instead of expected 3-6 months as we were told before. From what I understand, the field office in Queens was closed this past January, so all the files were sent to NYC field office, which dramatically affected the timing of the whole process.

Now I have couple of questions in regards of what we are supposed to bring with us for the interview:

In the letter it says to bring Medical Records and I-485 (unless previously submitted). We obviously submitted the documents back in November, do we still have to bring them with us? And do I need to get a medical exam again, considering that my last one was over a year ago? Thanks

[michellewillis 3]

Hi, just wanted to share my progress and I have couple of questions:

We are early November 2014 filers and we finally got our interview date last Friday. The interview will be on October 21st in Jacob Javits Federal Building. Basically, it was a 10 month wait, instead of expected 3-6 months as we were told before. From what I understand, the field office in Queens was closed this past January, so all the files were sent to NYC field office, which dramatically affected the timing of the whole process.

Now I have couple of questions in regards of what we are supposed to bring with us for the interview:

In the letter it says to bring Medical Records and I-485 (unless previously submitted). We obviously submitted the documents back in November, do we still have to bring them with us? And do I need to get a medical exam again, considering that my last one was over a year ago? Thanks

10 months. Unbelievable. Congrats on the interview! But that's insane!

I don't think it hurts to bring the I-485. As far as the medical exam, I'm not sure. Perhaps you should call USCIS and see what they say?

[CQer 0]

Hi, just wanted to share my progress and I have couple of questions:

We are early November 2014 filers and we finally got our interview date last Friday. The interview will be on October 21st in Jacob Javits Federal Building. Basically, it was a 10 month wait, instead of expected 3-6 months as we were told before. From what I understand, the field office in Queens was closed this past January, so all the files were sent to NYC field office, which dramatically affected the timing of the whole process.

Now I have couple of questions in regards of what we are supposed to bring with us for the interview:

In the letter it says to bring Medical Records and I-485 (unless previously submitted). We obviously submitted the documents back in November, do we still have to bring them with us? And do I need to get a medical exam again, considering that my last one was over a year ago? Thanks

Congrats on the interview, couldn't help with your question, call them asap.

Yes, the field office at LIC got flooded and the slow process became even slower... they should have acted on this since this past Jan, and all NYC filers are in pain. This is totally bs.

Good luck, keep up posted!

[nytdot 0]

Hi again,

My status changed to scheduled for interview today.It's gonna be in October 28.

I'm an early February filer from NYC and received potential interview waiver letter in mid June.

My question is should i renew my medical since it's expired?

Thenk you.

Edited September 25, 2015 by nytdot

[michellewillis 3]

Hi again,

My status changed to scheduled for interview today.It's gonna be in October 28.

I'm an early February filer from NYC and received potential interview waiver letter in mid June.

My question is should i renew my medical since it's expired?

Thenk you.

Congrats on the interview! I think you should call USCIS for this one.

[erik_23ph 12]

Hi again,

My status changed to scheduled for interview today.It's gonna be in October 28.

I'm an early February filer from NYC and received potential interview waiver letter in mid June.

My question is should i renew my medical since it's expired?

Thenk you.

When did you had your medical examination?

It is valid for a year. If it is expired you must re do it because USCIS could issue you an RFE for expired medical even during the actually interview day. You dont want that it will delay their decision.

But if you want to make sure, you can call USCIS and inquire. Best of luck!

[CQer 0]

Successfully Requested EAD Expedite at NYC and got approve today!

NOA1 E-Notification: 8/3/2015

Expedite Requested: 9/15/2015 (InfoPass)

USCIS Response by Mail: 9/22/2015

Fax Additional Information Date: 9/23/2015

Approval Date: 9/29/2015

The criteria that I followed is • Severe financial loss to company or individual

The sample letter for anyone might use in the future, just a FYI. Make sure the letter with company title letter header and HR signature.

September 23, 2015

Dear USCIS Officer:

This letter is the supporting document for the expedite service of Mr. XXX’s petition on his Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Mr. XXX was offered the position of Civil Engineer at XXX at New York City, New York. The position started at 2013. The successful continuation of the job is dependent on the availability of Mr. XXX's EAD. He is responsible for government agency and private sector projects, which Mr. XXX has extensive experience and knowledge from his civil engineering study. His role is very value for the company. It is critical for us to have Mr. XXX continue working at XXX, P. C. The delay of Mr. XXX’s EAD will essentially affect the ongoing projects progress and cause projects delay which may eventually have considerable financial loss to XXX, P. C.

Altogether, XXX, P. C. needs Mr. XXX to continue the position without any unnecessary delay, and fully supports Mr. XXX's petition on the EAD expedite service.

The following is the information from Mr. XXX’s EAD application (I765), which might be needed in the process.

Applicant (A#): XXX (A### ### ###)

Date of Birth

Receipt #:

Case Type: I765 Application for Employment Authorization

Filling Date:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 000-000-000 or via email at xxx@xxx.com.

Sincerely,

HR Manager

XXX, P.C. Inc

[michellewillis 3]

Awesome!! Congrats!

Successfully Requested EAD Expedite at NYC and got approve today!

NOA1 E-Notification: 8/3/2015

Expedite Requested: 9/15/2015 (InfoPass)

USCIS Response by Mail: 9/22/2015

Fax Additional Information Date: 9/23/2015

Approval Date: 9/29/2015

The criteria that I followed is • Severe financial loss to company or individual

The sample letter for anyone might use in the future, just a FYI. Make sure the letter with company title letter header and HR signature.

September 23, 2015

Dear USCIS Officer:

This letter is the supporting document for the expedite service of Mr. XXX’s petition on his Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Mr. XXX was offered the position of Civil Engineer at XXX at New York City, New York. The position started at 2013. The successful continuation of the job is dependent on the availability of Mr. XXX's EAD. He is responsible for government agency and private sector projects, which Mr. XXX has extensive experience and knowledge from his civil engineering study. His role is very value for the company. It is critical for us to have Mr. XXX continue working at XXX, P. C. The delay of Mr. XXX’s EAD will essentially affect the ongoing projects progress and cause projects delay which may eventually have considerable financial loss to XXX, P. C.

Altogether, XXX, P. C. needs Mr. XXX to continue the position without any unnecessary delay, and fully supports Mr. XXX's petition on the EAD expedite service.

The following is the information from Mr. XXX’s EAD application (I765), which might be needed in the process.

Applicant (A#): XXX (A### ### ###)

Date of Birth

Receipt #:

Case Type: I765 Application for Employment Authorization

Filling Date:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 000-000-000 or via email at xxx@xxx.com.

Sincerely,

HR Manager

XXX, P.C. Inc

[CQer 0]

Awesome!! Congrats!

Thanks michellewills! It's tough we are in the city, keep it on!

God bless, good luck!

[michellewillis 3]

We sure do! You too. We got my husband's EAD card in the mail on Wednesday and he has been applying to jobs like a madman since. It's a great feeling. Now he just needs interviews and an offer!

Thanks michellewills! It's tough we are in the city, keep it on!

God bless, good luck!

Edited October 5, 2015 by michellewillis

[lovely girl 0]

Hello everyone, my case was updated today my interview is scheduled for November 24th waiting on the letter now.

[mayfield 23]

APPROVED ON THE SPOT!!!!

Had my interview today, we were approved instantly,

We arrived 30 mins before our interview time, and actually saw two couples we know in the waiting room. Anyhow we checked in and waited, we waited approximately 45 mins before we were called. When we went into the office we had our new born with us, the IO asked how I the applicant met my wife, she asked us the yes no questions on the I 485, she asked me what her date of birth was and if we were working, she also when we met and what other documents we had with us. As I gave her our photo album and joint credit card bills, bank statements and utility bills and out child's birth certificate she was flipping through the photos and I was telling her the details of each one in terms of location time and so on. She then looked at us and said your son is so adorable, you will get your green card in 30 days. She then said congratulations, gave me a letter and then walked us out. As we walked to the car I received text and email saying the card was ordered, then I also got one telling me the I-130 was approved. Along with one telling me to expect my welcome notice in the mail soon and my green card should get to me by dec 14th.