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Sarah&Todd Contributor

Sarah&Todd   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Hi all,

I just had a look on the USCIS website and for the I-485 they are now saying there is a 4 month processing time instead of 3 months!

I had my case transferred over to CSC for 'faster processing' on Dec 23rd 2011. I have my brother's wedding to go to in March this year in england.

If i don't get my green card in time, what options do i have. The AP takes 3 months to process too so that is pointless.

Any ideas?

Many thanks

Sarah

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2011 Jan 3rd: NOA1 - USCIS received I-129f

2011 Jan 7th: 'Touched' by VSC

2011 May 13th: NOA2!!!!

2011 May 19th: NVC received

2011 May 23rd: NVC sent file out to London Consulate

2011 May 26th: London Consulate rcvd

2011 June 8th: London Consulate sent out packet 3

2011 June 10th: Medical appointment

2011 June 11th: Received packet 3

2011 June 13th: Sent packet 3 back to Embassy

2011 June 23rd: Packet 3 approved at Embassy and logged on to system - NO RFE!

2011 July 1st: Received packet 4 by standard mail

2011 August 3rd: Interview at US Embassy London

2011 August 12th: Moved to the USA: POE Atlanta... easy peasy!

2011 October 13th: Married

2011 October 25th: Sent off AOS

2011 October 27th: AOS signed for at Government location

2011 November 1st: Email and Text notification that AOS and EAD accepted and being sent to benefits centre.

2011 November 7th: Letter from USCIS with biometrics date

2011 November 2?th: Letter from USCIS RFE on affidavit of support (insufficient evidence for proof of income)

2011 November 30th: Biometrics done

2011 December 9th: RFE in review for AOS

2011 December 15th: Notice that AOS has been sent to CSC for faster processing

2011 December 21st: Notice that AOS has reached CSC

2011 December 23rd: Notice that ead card was in production

2011 December 30th: 2nd notification that EAD was in Post Decision Activity and on it's way to me in the mail.

2012 April 5th: AOS approved, Green Card in production!

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
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I hate to break it to you, but to expect AOS to take 3 months is extremely optimistic. Expect 4-6 months, then be happy if it gets done faster.

Your AP is already approved - you have EAD card production in your signature. Did you not apply for the AP or something? If you applied it will be on your EAD card. If you didn't... eek.

Edit: You applied in late October, spent a few weeks in limbo because of an RFE, you still might get the GC in time for March, but there is no guarantee.

Edited by Harpa Timsah

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Sarah&Todd Contributor

Sarah&Todd   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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No i didn't apply for the AP with my EAD... silly mistake i realise now.

I've read something about an info pass... do you know what this is and if it's valid in my circumstance.

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2011 Jan 3rd: NOA1 - USCIS received I-129f

2011 Jan 7th: 'Touched' by VSC

2011 May 13th: NOA2!!!!

2011 May 19th: NVC received

2011 May 23rd: NVC sent file out to London Consulate

2011 May 26th: London Consulate rcvd

2011 June 8th: London Consulate sent out packet 3

2011 June 10th: Medical appointment

2011 June 11th: Received packet 3

2011 June 13th: Sent packet 3 back to Embassy

2011 June 23rd: Packet 3 approved at Embassy and logged on to system - NO RFE!

2011 July 1st: Received packet 4 by standard mail

2011 August 3rd: Interview at US Embassy London

2011 August 12th: Moved to the USA: POE Atlanta... easy peasy!

2011 October 13th: Married

2011 October 25th: Sent off AOS

2011 October 27th: AOS signed for at Government location

2011 November 1st: Email and Text notification that AOS and EAD accepted and being sent to benefits centre.

2011 November 7th: Letter from USCIS with biometrics date

2011 November 2?th: Letter from USCIS RFE on affidavit of support (insufficient evidence for proof of income)

2011 November 30th: Biometrics done

2011 December 9th: RFE in review for AOS

2011 December 15th: Notice that AOS has been sent to CSC for faster processing

2011 December 21st: Notice that AOS has reached CSC

2011 December 23rd: Notice that ead card was in production

2011 December 30th: 2nd notification that EAD was in Post Decision Activity and on it's way to me in the mail.

2012 April 5th: AOS approved, Green Card in production!

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ceadsearc   516

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Bolivia
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An Infopass is an appointment with an immigration officer if you have questions. It won't help in your case.

You could apply for AP now but it would be cutting it close for it to be approved by March. Not impossible, though, so I'd do that ASAP if I were you.

OUR TIMELINE

I am the USC, husband is adjusting from B2.

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

08.06.2010 - Sent off I-485
08.25.2010 - NOA hard copies received (x4), case status available online: 765, 131, 130.
10.15.2010 - RFE received: need 2 additional photos for AP.
10.18.2010 - RFE response sent certified mail
10.21.2010 - Service request placed for biometrics
10.25.2010 - RFE received per USCIS
10.26.2010 - Text/email received - AP approved!
10.28.2010 - Biometrics appointment received, dated 10/22 - set for 11/19 @ 3:00 PM
11.01.2010 - Successful biometrics walk-in @ 9:45 AM; EAD card sent for production text/email @ 2:47 PM! I-485 case status now available online.
11.04.2010 - Text/Email (2nd) - EAD card sent for production
11.08.2010 - Text/Email (3rd) - EAD approved
11.10.2010 - EAD received
12.11.2010 - Interview letter received - 01.13.11
01.13.2011 - Interview - no decision on the spot
01.24.2011 - Approved! Card production ordered!

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

11.02.2012 - Mailed I-751 packet to VSC
11.08.2012 - Checks cashed
11.10.2012 - NOA1 received, dated 11.06.2012
11.17.2012 - Biometrics letter received for 12.05.2012
11.23.2012 - Successful early biometrics walk-in

05.03.2013 - Approved! Card production ordered!

CITIZENSHIP

Filing in November 2013

Moomin Proficient

Moomin   292

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Denmark
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Maybe I am misunderstanding something but to my knowledge, you can still apply for AP without paying the fee with a pending i-485 and hope to get it approved fast.

K1 process, October 2010 > POE, July 2011

I-129F approved in 180 days from NOA1 date. (195 days from filing to NOA2 in hand)

Interview took 224 days from I-129F NOA1 date. (241 days from filing petition until visa in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until POE: 285 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

AOS process, December 2011 > July 2012

EAD/AP Approval took 51 days from NOA1 date to email update. (77 days from filing until EAD/AP in hand)

AOS Approval took 206 days from NOA1 date to email update. (231 days from filing until greencard in hand)

From filing I-129F petition until greencard in hand: 655 days

Click timeline or "about me" for all details.

VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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No i didn't apply for the AP with my EAD... silly mistake i realise now.

I've read something about an info pass... do you know what this is and if it's valid in my circumstance.

Apply for it now, asap. Send a copy of the AOS NOA1 in order to have the fee waived. You should have your GC before March seeing you filed in Oct but we can't guarantee that.

You can set up an INFOPASS, I would do it about a month before travel, to see if you can expedite the AP. They might not permit it because it's not an emergency. Take whatever evidence you have for it. Hopefully you'll be okay.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

Notes:
- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

Sarah&Todd Contributor

Sarah&Todd   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: England
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Thanks for all of your advice.

Much appreciated!

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2011 Jan 3rd: NOA1 - USCIS received I-129f

2011 Jan 7th: 'Touched' by VSC

2011 May 13th: NOA2!!!!

2011 May 19th: NVC received

2011 May 23rd: NVC sent file out to London Consulate

2011 May 26th: London Consulate rcvd

2011 June 8th: London Consulate sent out packet 3

2011 June 10th: Medical appointment

2011 June 11th: Received packet 3

2011 June 13th: Sent packet 3 back to Embassy

2011 June 23rd: Packet 3 approved at Embassy and logged on to system - NO RFE!

2011 July 1st: Received packet 4 by standard mail

2011 August 3rd: Interview at US Embassy London

2011 August 12th: Moved to the USA: POE Atlanta... easy peasy!

2011 October 13th: Married

2011 October 25th: Sent off AOS

2011 October 27th: AOS signed for at Government location

2011 November 1st: Email and Text notification that AOS and EAD accepted and being sent to benefits centre.

2011 November 7th: Letter from USCIS with biometrics date

2011 November 2?th: Letter from USCIS RFE on affidavit of support (insufficient evidence for proof of income)

2011 November 30th: Biometrics done

2011 December 9th: RFE in review for AOS

2011 December 15th: Notice that AOS has been sent to CSC for faster processing

2011 December 21st: Notice that AOS has reached CSC

2011 December 23rd: Notice that ead card was in production

2011 December 30th: 2nd notification that EAD was in Post Decision Activity and on it's way to me in the mail.

2012 April 5th: AOS approved, Green Card in production!

 
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