May AOS Filers

[SLDFK 4]

Got a update on my case via text/email.

Interview notice.

[prep.mac 7]

Hi SLDFK!

That's ok..when will it be?

Join us with interviews..it would be an experience..

@Batya:Thanks for the encouragement...what visa did you adjust from again?

Congrats to those with EAD/AP and SSN.

I started my work today as pre school/day care "teacher"..and got print out from joint bank account from Chase...have the weekend to arrange all the docs we have for Monday 10am AOS interview in Indianapolis.Waiting on state ID due next week. Written driving test on Tues.

Enjoy the weekend everyone!

[writers 1]

WOW, that quick!? Pretty awesome..

Ead has arrived. Yay!

[David & Kezia 25]

Finally got a status update on my EAD and AP.

AP is approved and EAD card is on production.

However, my GC interview is on Tuesday, 4 days from now, so I guess I wouldn't even need that anymore.

I'm really happy about it though.

Congrats to everyone! I'm excited about the interview.

:-)

Kezia

[batya 0]

wow im happy we are all getting there now , good luck kezia! prep mac i got a b1/2 visa but it was expired. i cant wait to get my welcoming letter when i get it i will celebrate ,until now im kind of confused but trying to focus in getting a job and applying with my EAD and ssn in hand.

Greektrojac how you doing?

[SLDFK 4]

Hi SLDFK!

That's ok..when will it be?

24 Aug 2011. You have a great weekend as well.

[Lami 0]

WOW, that quick!? Pretty awesome..

I was super excited. It meant I could go to the SSN office and apply. Even though that's now in the silly secondary authorization whatnot. I still have my EAD and can now work on getting a job Which is good since I'm tired of not working now.

If you've gotten the email/text about the card being mailed and it's now sitting in post decision activity your card is will probably be to you tomorrow or monday.

Good luck on your interviews next week. We're all getting there, one step at a time.

[curvebell 29]

Hi guys! I received my GC today! It's so exciting to know that I am done with USCIS until 2013!

Also had a third interview today and got a job! The only one I applied for and in my industry. Pretty amazing, I'm still pinching myself! I hope everyone has the same luck!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and hang in there!

xxxx

[CrowBR 0]

EAD card in production........

[bmiles62 5]

Same here EAD card in production! One step at a time!!!!!

[faithinGod 8]

Got EAD and AP combo card in the mail box yesterday!Ugly pic lol ))

Edited July 25, 2011 by faithinGod

[writers 1]

Received second notification on EAD. Getting closer and closer... So excited... I just can't wait to work!!

[batya 0]

Hey Guys, how are you all doing? i got my SSN card today, it says for work authorization only do i have to change it when i get my GC? i had my interview last week and in the morning i received the same email from uscis I485 card production ordered again... i've been applying and have some job interviews this week. i know some of you have the AOS interview this week... prep mac how did it go??

Edited July 26, 2011 by batya

[prep.mac 7]

Hi,co-May filers!

We got to the USCIS office at 930am for my 10m scheduled interview. We were called in at 1120am, ended 12:010pm. We were interviewed together (my hubby, the USC and me unlike the previous couple who was interviewed separately and lasted for close to 2 hours! Indy USCIS office is known to do separate interviews of the couples based on the VJ feedback thread).

It was a smooth experience generally. We spent more time talking about my hair and my being an OC (super organized docs and home must always be clean) and my hubby's being a "hoarder" (he has tax docs as far as 1980's filed). IO asked about basic vital questions-names, DOBs, our address, phone numbers, and the standarrd YES and NO questions. She was laughing with us too. She asked our dox to show co-mingling of resources. She got copies of the letter from the insurance agent stating my hubby had applied for the life insurance but pending the medical results so we dont have the actual policy yet. The check had been cashed though. She looked at the dated photos of our travels within the US as well as our wedding pix. Asked about where and how we met.

Then came the question about my kids from my previous relationship (not married to the father of my kids though so this is my first marriage), where they were born (son in California in 2001 and daughter in the Philippines in 2007) and where they are now (both still in the Philippines, we added my son is coming here next month and that hubby had filed a petition for my daughter last June, got the NOA1 for that).

My entries and exits in the US (had a 10 yr multiple entry B1/B2 visa that expired Feb 2011) was the next topic. I first came here in March 2001, was given 6 mos good to stay by the CBP. I didn't know I was pregnant til a month later and I applied for an extension of stay which was granted by INS, the ex-USCIS.My son's born here in August 2001. I applied for an extension of stay sometime between March and August of 2001. I got the approval of the extension for additional 6 mos. Now the IO wants that letter of approval from the INS from 10 years ago. I said I don't have it and I doubt if I have it on file in the Philippines as I have not seen it in years. Last recall I saw it Dec 2001 when I received it. I left the US Jan 5, 2002 with my son. So, in essence, I stayed here for 10 months in all. I didn't stay for the whole 12 mos which was granted by INS.

She asked for copies of my exits and entries cuz she wanted to make sure I did not overstay here. I gave her all my 4 passports and she made copies of all of them.She came back and printed 2 dox- then she said to my hubby she will approve his I-130 petition for me then she looked at me and said she can't approve today the I-485 pending that 2001 extension approval letter. She said she can't remember her password that time (strange I think!) for her to check on the system using my name. She said "you see that was before Sept 11, 2001 so it might take some time but don't worry about it for now cuz I will try to locate it. If I can't find it, then you will get a NOID in the mail just asking you to provide us with a copy of that letter". My hubby asked her where else can we obtain that letter of approval of my extension in 2001. She said "well, she filed with INS, the then USCIS". My hubby got a little irritated especially that he came from a third shift and drove 2 hrs to get there and waited for over an hour til we were called in and said "if she filed it with you then it should be with you, right?". The IO said"I will try to find it but if I can't, you have to provide it to us since it is your respsonsibility anyway". I said ok I am 100% sure I applied for that extension and been approved but I doubt if I have the copy of the letter since even in my country I had relocated to 4-5 cities in 10 years due to work. So she was specific that that was the only impediment to the approval of my I-485. I also told her, if I did not get the approval on the request for extension, CBP should not have allowed me to come into the US in 2004, 2009 and 2010 then. She said "well, it is possible". I wondered out loud "how come if I "overstayed" in 2001-2002 and it's not like I crossed the border. I crossed the Pacific Ocean and was interviewed by the CBP in each of my POE's". She said it can happen and they just want to see the document.

All in all, it was a pleasant interview. We were relaxed throughout. When we got home, we checked the online status of our cases, no touch. Now am praying that she remembers her password so she can check on their system for that approval of extension.

I felt relieved the interview's over but am not in the clear yet. She also told us the Removal of Conditions process (I-751) if I get approved. The " IF" gave me the chills..lol! And that I would receive the green card within 2-3 weeks.

Anyone with similar experience or who can give me a clue what this means? Anything that would help me calm my nerves?lol!

Thanks for the prayers.

My timelines:

5/02/11 - sent AOS packet (I-130/I-485/I-765) to Chicago Lockbox

5/04/11 - AOS packet received by Chicago Lockbox

5/23/11 - Received NOA for RFE (I-693)

5/27/11 - Sent RFE to DHS Lee's Summit, MO

6/02/11 - DHS Lee's Summit received REF reply

6/06/11 - Biometrics done at Louisville, KY as per NOA schedule

6/24/11 - Received NOA for July 25 interview in Indianapolis, IN

6/30/11 – Received text and email messages EAD card on production

7/06/11 - Received text and email messages EAD card on production AGAIN!!!

7/07/11- Received text and email messages EAD was approved and USCIS mailed me a notice.

7/09/11 – EAD card IN HAND! J

7/11/11 – SSN application @ Bloomington, IN office

7/16/11 - Received SSN card in the mail

7/19/11 – Applied for state ID

7/22/11 – started work..

7/23/11 – received IN State ID..

7/25/11 – AOS interview @10am in Indianapolis, IN

I-130 Petition for a Minor Child of USC

6/25/11 - Sent I-130 packet for stepchild

6/27/11 – USCIS receipt date

6/28/11 - Received text and email messages stating USCIS received it and moved case to CSC

7/01/11 - Touched

7/02/11 – Received NOA1

[francastor 1]

Prep.mac that is pretty ridiculous. For one, they should have it on file; for two if the Initial review saw a red flag they would have requested it before the interview and for three it's not like overstaying is that big of a deal when it comes to family petitions; the main reason why overstay matters is that if you are denied (for other reasons) then you become deportable.

My guess is that he was just trying to scare you and you will get the approval email/text here in the couple days, I certainly hope so. Good luck!

As for me, I received RFE (text/email) yesterday. I expected this, but I wish it wouldn't have taken this long to get it. Oh well.