AOS April 2011 filers!!!!!!

[Chazzie 1]

Finally got NOA1 for AOS, EAD and AP!

congrats!

[Mal and Meg 12]

They cashed our cheque for the AOS, EAD, AP today yaaaay

[-teRe- 9]

Here's mine

April 18, 2011 - AOS, EAD and AP sent;

April 22, 2011 - Received by the USCIS; and

April 27, 2011 - Notice date

Edited May 2, 2011 by -teReZee-

[neologizm 2]

Update: I did my walk-in biometrics two weeks early at Buffalo, NY, today. The lady who was working there gave me a hard time at first, but then took my biometrics while saying I should have kept my original appointment and that I was jeopardizing my application by doing it early without officially rescheduling.

I think she is full of it. If it were really a problem, she wouldn't have taken my biometrics. What do you guys think? Her take was that if you come in early, and then your appointment date comes around and you don't show up, they might think that you abandoned your application. This makes no sense! If they already took my biometrics, how can they think I am abandoning my application?

Anyway, this adds to my belief that USCIS is a large living breathing monstrosity that eats puppies for breakfast. In other news, I requested an expedited advanced parole based on the condition that not having one will cause "extreme financial hardship to a business or an individual." This was the closest I came to meeting one of their listed conditions, based on the fact that if I can't travel for work in June, my boss will be most displeased and possibly fire me, a.k.a., extreme financial hardship! (though quite honestly having to pay their friggin application fees again is more of an extreme financial hardship)

[Messybrownhair 251]

Update: I did my walk-in biometrics two weeks early at Buffalo, NY, today. The lady who was working there gave me a hard time at first, but then took my biometrics while saying I should have kept my original appointment and that I was jeopardizing my application by doing it early without officially rescheduling.

I think she is full of it. If it were really a problem, she wouldn't have taken my biometrics. What do you guys think? Her take was that if you come in early, and then your appointment date comes around and you don't show up, they might think that you abandoned your application. This makes no sense! If they already took my biometrics, how can they think I am abandoning my application?

Anyway, this adds to my belief that USCIS is a large living breathing monstrosity that eats puppies for breakfast. In other news, I requested an expedited advanced parole based on the condition that not having one will cause "extreme financial hardship to a business or an individual." This was the closest I came to meeting one of their listed conditions, based on the fact that if I can't travel for work in June, my boss will be most displeased and possibly fire me, a.k.a., extreme financial hardship! (though quite honestly having to pay their friggin application fees again is more of an extreme financial hardship)

That's complete BS. Sooo many people do walk-in biometrics, it may or may not speed up the process, but it definitely doesn't harm it

[mrsfrisbey 6]

done with my biometrics today. fast and easy!

[neologizm 2]

That's complete BS. Sooo many people do walk-in biometrics, it may or may not speed up the process, but it definitely doesn't harm it

MBH, I agree. I have a suspicion that some lazy biometric takers don't like to have more work lined up for them. Anyway, I was in Buffalo applying for a Canadian Visa so I figured I would try, as its an hour+ away from home!

[-teRe- 9]

Called the Military Help Line to correct hubby's surname and for an expedited Processing! Hope it works! Good luck everyone!

[ayenatUS 0]

aha! so here it is...

thanks Messybrownhair for leading me here!

I got everything...i mean NOA1 for EAD and AOS.

got my biometrics appointment but sadly i have to request for reschedule

the date is conflict with our booked trip.

i wonder how long the delay is for the process..

but anyway, as long as the process is on-going!

Good Luck to us!

Hello Tere! )

Edited May 3, 2011 by ayenatUS

[missicy 87]

So pretty much everyone got their biometrics letter within a few days after receiving NOA? I haven't received mine yet and it's been more than a week since NOA1! Should I call??

[Messybrownhair 251]

aha! so here it is...

thanks Messybrownhair for leading me here!

I got everything...i mean NOA1 for EAD and AOS.

got my biometrics appointment but sadly i have to request for reschedule

the date is conflict with our booked trip.

i wonder how long the delay is for the process..

but anyway, as long as the process is on-going!

Good Luck to us!

Hello Tere! )

Hey! Just do a walk-in, no need to call! If they ask why, just show proof that you cannot make it in that particular day

[geendee 0]

I have not heard anything just yet, they received my wife's 4/04/2011. Does anyone have suggestions for me, tomorrow is indeed 30 days. I am now losing it. Any suggestions appreciated.

[J J Moose 3]

Hi everyone! I just joined since I noticed that there were people freaking out about not receiving an NOA. I just wanted you to know that I received my text/email NOAs after 33 days. I called them at 31 days and was told to wait another 15 days. So, the trick is to be patient. It can take 3 days, or it can take more than a month. Worrying will get you nowhere!

On another note, I need to leave the country on June 5th for work. Does anyone know how to expedite the Advanced Parole process? I've been told I should call them after I receive my biometrics appointment.

Thanks for the encouragement. We filed on 4/19 (it was received on 4/21) and I was starting to wonder. Cash hasn't been checked, no emails or texts... But we will sit tight and take encouragement in the fact that we are waiting together.

[Messybrownhair 251]

I noticed we have a lot of new April filers posting here, welcome! I will update soon.

I got a touch today, my application is now at CSC!

[dasha_s 0]

Thanks for the encouragement. We filed on 4/19 (it was received on 4/21) and I was starting to wonder. Cash hasn't been checked, no emails or texts... But we will sit tight and take encouragement in the fact that we are waiting together.

I am in the same boat. they received our package on 04/15 and since then nothing.