AOS from F1 in NYC

[bricejustin 0]

Hi friends,

Here are some details of my case:

-I was married to my USC wife last June 2010.

-We filled all the requirements Oct 22.

-Got NOA Oct 28.

-F1 status expired Dec 4.

-Biometrics Dec 9.

-Got my EAD card Jan 7.

Now, I am still waiting for an interview date. Every time I got USCIS website and check the status of my application it says: (1) initial review for I-130 application; and (2) YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE FOUND for I-485. I called USCIS twice already and at both instances they told me that there is something wrong with their website/system but my application is in order and is still in review.

***In the light of all the factors, should I be worried that I haven't gotten an interview date yet when I filed in October?

***Was the fact that my F1 status expired a big issue?

*** What can I do at this point?

***Anyone familiar with the timeline for cases like mine in NYC?

Looking forward for your helpful responses.

Thanks!!!!

[missaero 7]

Once you received your NOA1 you are no longer seen as F-1 student, rather you are now AOS Pending. Don't worry about the online system not working - it's completely horrible and rarely up to date.

From what I understand NYC is very busy so I'm not sure if your case and interview letter are lagging behind others or not. At least you have your EAD so you can work while they putter along at a snails pace.

If you want piece of mind, you can try calling USCIS again and ask to speak to a higher level officer.

But the key is here not to worry, you are here legally, you have your EAD so life is good!

[bricejustin 0]

Thanks for the response.

Does not having a lawyer make a difference on the process/ processing time?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Thanks for the response.

Does not having a lawyer make a difference on the process/ processing time?

Depends on the case and how difficult it is.

(also on how well you can read/submit forms)

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Duplicate topic posted here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302800-aos-gc-from-f1-married-nyc/page__view__findpost__p__4574923

OP - there is no need to post the same topic twice

[bricejustin 0]

Harpa...

Sorry. I did not know where is the right forum to post my inquiry.

Or does it matter where I post it?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

It's okay. This is the correct forum. A moderator will soon merge the posts.