Jump to content

1,425 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: H-1B Visa Country: Canada
Timeline
Posted

On their interview, did anyone take in phones or ipods etc? I am trying to figure out whether to take mine or not? We have a load of pictures together on it is all. I'll take some paper ones as well mind

Denver didn't seem to care. We took work calls while we were waiting. Probably depends on the office.

Day 1: 03/24/2012 - Sent AOS package(I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) to Chicago Lockbox via USPS Priority

Day 3: 03/26/2012 - Delivery confirmation via USPS Priority Delivery Confirmation

Day 12: 04/04/2012 - 3 Email notifications for I-797

Day 13: 04/05/2012 - 2 of 3 checks cashed

Day 17: 04/09/2012 - I-131 rejected due to signature and "missing" fee

Day 18: 04/10/2012 - Re-sent I-131 via USPS

Day 20: 04/12/2012 - I-131 Delivery confirmation

Day 20: 04/12/2012 - I-485, I-765 NOA

Day 21: 04/13/2012 - Biometrics notice received. Appointment scheduled for 4/30/2012

Day 36: 04/28/2012 - I-131 NOA

Day 38: 04/30/2012 - Biometrics appointment

Day 55: 05/17/2012 - Received RFE

Day 60: 05/22/2012 - USCIS received RFE

Day 61: 05/23/2012 - EAD card in production notice

Day 61: 05/23/2012 - Interview notice for 6/26/12

Day 94: 06/26/2012 - Interview and approval

Day 95: 06/27/2012 - Email notification of approval.

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Russia
Timeline
Posted

Had our interview at Denver's office yesterday. It was short and sweet. Hard to even find anything to say about it. She swore us in, searched for a few questions she could ask us, asked for any additional proof we wanted to give her, glanced at it, mumbled an approval, escorted us out. The most nerve racking part was the wait. Stress level dropped significantly on the way out the door. Got the approval email just a few minutes ago. Good luck everyone!

:dance::whistle::dance::whistle:

Congratulations.

I am so nervous now (I am USC), even though my husband tries not to show, but he is nervous too. :)

01/28/12 Mailed I-130, I-485, I-102, I-131, I-765
04/18/12 Biometrics done in Philadelphia
05/10/12 RFE response received and under review
06/07/12 Interview is scheduled on 07/10/12 :)
07/11/12 I-130 approved/no word on I-485 :(
07/12/12 5:20 PM received an email I-485 approved!!!!!!!!
07/16/12 Hard copies of I-130 and I-485 approval letters received
07/17/12 Card production ordered
07/18/12 Card Sent :)
07/20/12 Greencard received

ROC:

04/21/14 Mailed I-751

05/08/14 Received NOA dated 04/28/14

07/08/14 Emailed received - biometrics are current

11/07/14 Approval letter came in the mail dated 11/04/14

Card received during our vacation 11/11/14-11/18/14

N400

04/13/15 Eligible based on 3 year rule 90 days prior

04/27/15 Mailed package by UPS

04/28/15 Package received

05/26/15 Biometrics (completed 05/21/15)

07/21/15 Interview

08/11/15 in line for oath ceremony

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Chile
Timeline
Posted

Nothing on my EAD, although at this point I would barely receive it before my interview.

Hypnos, we're in the same boat. What's the point of even issuing an EAD if it gets replaced by your green card in two weeks?

Best part is the two EAD case numbers immediately before us were approved days ago. Wake up USCIS!

AOS From K-1 Visa (POE 4/6/12)

Day 1 (4/24/12): Sent I-131, I-765, I-485 via FedEx to Chigago

Day 3 (4/26/12): Delivered

Day 7 (4/30/12): 3 Texts/Emails Received with April 26th NOA1 Date

Day 8 (5/01/12): Check Cashed

Day 12(5/05/12): Biometrics Appt. Letter received (for 5/25/12)

Day 31(5/24/12): Successful Walk-in Biometrics

Day 73(7/04/12): Email notification of EAD/AP approval

Day 78(7/09/12): 2nd Email notification of EAD/AP approval

Day 79(7/10/12): Notification EAD/AP has been mailed and Notification EAD/AP Picked up by USPS

Day 81(7/12/12): EAD/AP card arrives!

Day 88(7/19/12): Interview for AOS: Approved!

Day 96(7/27/12): Green Card in Hand!!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
Timeline
Posted

@ Soflahearty,

HI Soflahearty,Please let me know if you have requested for your SSN with your EAD. I noticed you mentioned you are in Alabama,am also in Alabama and am expecting my EAD in the mail any moment from now. A friend told me it took her like a month to get her SSN here in AL. I need the no badly as i intend to apply to school for fall semester. I've been a silent reader on this wonderful forum

Thanks

Filed: Other Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted

@ Soflahearty,

HI Soflahearty,Please let me know if you have requested for your SSN with your EAD. I noticed you mentioned you are in Alabama,am also in Alabama and am expecting my EAD in the mail any moment from now. A friend told me it took her like a month to get her SSN here in AL. I need the no badly as i intend to apply to school for fall semester. I've been a silent reader on this wonderful forum

Thanks

Hi Martha,

Yes, we went Tuesday to apply for it(got EAD Monday), she said at the Mobile office to expect it within 2 weeks. I know I have seen other people say that if you need the number immediately, try going in a few days after you apply and have them print out a letter giving you the number. (Call first to make sure your local office will do this.) Luckily we aren't in that big of a rush, but if you need yours ASAP that may be the way to go so you can get your applications filled out. I know sometimes they have to check your eligibility with USCIS and that can take a few days.

Our Journey

6/6/2007 Met online

12/05/2007 Realized I was nuts about him!

01/19/2008 Confessed...and he felt the same <3

05/01/2008 Met in person in Chicago

5/2008-5/2010 Umpteen visits between Ireland and US

6/19/2010 Got married!

04/06/2012 Finally able to send paperwork for AOS!

(Day 1)04/11/2012 Papers arrived at Chicago lockbox and signed for.

(Day 3)04/13/2012 Email confirmations!

(Day 7)04/17/2012 NOA hard copies received.

(Day 10)04/20/2012 Biometrics appt received for 05/07/2012

(Day 27)05/07/2012 Biometrics

(Day 65)06/15/2012 EAD approval email

(Day 69)06/19/2012 Interview notice!!! 07/24/2012!!

(Day 75)06/25/2012 EAD arrives.

(Day 104)07/24/2012 Interview in Atlanta....Approved!!!

Expecting a baby boy 8/9/2013!

Posted

Had our interview at Denver's office yesterday. It was short and sweet. Hard to even find anything to say about it. She swore us in, searched for a few questions she could ask us, asked for any additional proof we wanted to give her, glanced at it, mumbled an approval, escorted us out. The most nerve racking part was the wait. Stress level dropped significantly on the way out the door. Got the approval email just a few minutes ago. Good luck everyone!

:dance::whistle::dance::whistle:

Congrats, Denver was a good interview experience for us as well!

Background Information

-Dec 2006: Arrived with an F1 visa

-Dec 2007: Met USC.

-Dec 2009: Got Engaged.

-Jan 2010: Fell out of Status.

-Oct 2010: Married USC.

-Feb 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 02/25/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 2: 02/27/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 5: 03/01/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 03/09/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 24: 03/20/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 27: 03/23/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 31: 03/27/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 40: 04/05/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 44: 04/09/12: RFE Delivered.

Day 46: 04/11/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 55: 04/20/12: EAD approved!

Day 60: 04/25/12: Received 2nd "EAD in Production" Email.

Day 61: 04/26/12: EAD Mailed.

Day 63: 04/28/12: EAD in hand!

Day 74: 05/09/12: Interview date scheduled for June 12th.

Day 75: 05/10/12: Interview letter in hand.

Day 108: 06/12/12: Interview.

Day 110: 06/14/12: Received I-485 & I-130 approval emails.

Day 114: 06/18/12: Received I-130 & I-485 Approval hardcopies.

Day 115: 06/19/12: Received GC in production email.

Day 116: 06/20/12: Received "GC mailed" & "USPS picked up your GC" emails.

Day 118: 06/22/12: GC arrived in the mail

March 16th 2014: Eligible to file ROC.

March 16th 2015: Eligible to file for naturalization.

Posted

Hypnos, we're in the same boat. What's the point of even issuing an EAD if it gets replaced by your green card in two weeks?

Best part is the two EAD case numbers immediately before us were approved days ago. Wake up USCIS!

I would just be thankful that your process has taken less than 90 days from mailing off your package to having your interview-- that is unheard for those who are AOSing from a K1 visa, most are currently taking anywhere from 5 to 8 months, as I said, count your blessings-- you are one of the few lucky K1's with a quick AOS :whistle:

Background Information

-Dec 2006: Arrived with an F1 visa

-Dec 2007: Met USC.

-Dec 2009: Got Engaged.

-Jan 2010: Fell out of Status.

-Oct 2010: Married USC.

-Feb 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 02/25/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 2: 02/27/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 5: 03/01/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 03/09/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 24: 03/20/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 27: 03/23/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 31: 03/27/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 40: 04/05/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 44: 04/09/12: RFE Delivered.

Day 46: 04/11/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 55: 04/20/12: EAD approved!

Day 60: 04/25/12: Received 2nd "EAD in Production" Email.

Day 61: 04/26/12: EAD Mailed.

Day 63: 04/28/12: EAD in hand!

Day 74: 05/09/12: Interview date scheduled for June 12th.

Day 75: 05/10/12: Interview letter in hand.

Day 108: 06/12/12: Interview.

Day 110: 06/14/12: Received I-485 & I-130 approval emails.

Day 114: 06/18/12: Received I-130 & I-485 Approval hardcopies.

Day 115: 06/19/12: Received GC in production email.

Day 116: 06/20/12: Received "GC mailed" & "USPS picked up your GC" emails.

Day 118: 06/22/12: GC arrived in the mail

March 16th 2014: Eligible to file ROC.

March 16th 2015: Eligible to file for naturalization.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
Timeline
Posted

@ Soflahearty

Thanks for your prompt response.I will definitely find out from the SSA office in my area once i get the EAD card. I've always been using your timeline as a guide. My interview is also at Atlanta on the 24th by 11 AM. Take care and stay blessed.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Venezuela
Timeline
Posted

For people getting the SSN remember that if you get it with your EAD, then you need to request it again after your GC approval. The SSN with the EAD will have a note that says "Valid to work only with USCIS authorization..."

Day 00: 01/12/12 - Got Married

Day 00: 04/23/12 - Sent forms I-130, I-485 and I-765 to Chicago

Started: 04/24/12 - PK received by L. Martin @ 10:28am

Day 02: 04/26/12 - 3 Emails/text's received from USCIS @ 3:45pm

Day 03: 04/27/12 - Checks cashed in the afternoon...

Day 07: 05/01/12 - NOA 1 (I-130), 2 (I-485) and 3 (I-765) on the mail.

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Biometrics Notification in mail (appointment set for 05/17)

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Early Biometrics done (No problems at all).

Day 44: 06/05/12 - Notification of Interview received by text and email at 6:15am, for 07/11/2012.

Day 50: 06/11/12 - NOA in the mail for Interview in Houston, TX at 10:00am (day 80).

Day 65: 06/26/12 - Notification of EAD in production.

Day 68: 06/29/12 - Second notification of EAD in production.

Day 72: 07/03/12 - Third notification... USPS picked up mail from USCIS containing new card (EAD).

Day 74: 07/05/12 - EAD ON MY HANDS!!!

Day 80: 07/11/12 - Interview (10:00am), APPROVED on the spot! First notification (Card on production) @ 4:30pm.

Day 81: 07/12/12 - Notification email received, I-130 Approved and mailed notice that I am "registred as new permanent resident status".

Day 88: 07/19/12 - GREEN CARD ON MY HANDS!!!

No waiting any more!!!...

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Venezuela
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Nothing on my EAD, although at this point I would barely receive it before my interview.

Well lets say that your interview is first than mine that mean that even if I get the EAD first than you, you will be a RESIDENT first than me... :P:yes:

Now you can feel better...

Edited by Gilbermon

Day 00: 01/12/12 - Got Married

Day 00: 04/23/12 - Sent forms I-130, I-485 and I-765 to Chicago

Started: 04/24/12 - PK received by L. Martin @ 10:28am

Day 02: 04/26/12 - 3 Emails/text's received from USCIS @ 3:45pm

Day 03: 04/27/12 - Checks cashed in the afternoon...

Day 07: 05/01/12 - NOA 1 (I-130), 2 (I-485) and 3 (I-765) on the mail.

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Biometrics Notification in mail (appointment set for 05/17)

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Early Biometrics done (No problems at all).

Day 44: 06/05/12 - Notification of Interview received by text and email at 6:15am, for 07/11/2012.

Day 50: 06/11/12 - NOA in the mail for Interview in Houston, TX at 10:00am (day 80).

Day 65: 06/26/12 - Notification of EAD in production.

Day 68: 06/29/12 - Second notification of EAD in production.

Day 72: 07/03/12 - Third notification... USPS picked up mail from USCIS containing new card (EAD).

Day 74: 07/05/12 - EAD ON MY HANDS!!!

Day 80: 07/11/12 - Interview (10:00am), APPROVED on the spot! First notification (Card on production) @ 4:30pm.

Day 81: 07/12/12 - Notification email received, I-130 Approved and mailed notice that I am "registred as new permanent resident status".

Day 88: 07/19/12 - GREEN CARD ON MY HANDS!!!

No waiting any more!!!...

Posted

Received EAD card. Not sure if it's worth getting SSN card since Interview is in 2 weeks. Any input?

02/18/2012: Wedding Day

03/19/2012: Medical Part One
03/22/2012: Medical Part Two
04/16/2012: AOS Package Sent
04/17/2012: Package Delivered
04/24/2012: 3 NOAs Received
05/22/2012: Biometrics Letter (05/31/2012)
05/25/2012: Early Bio Walk-In
06/07/2012: Interview Letter (07/11/2012)
06/28/2012: Received EAD Card
07/11/2012: Approved on the Spot!
07/19/2012: Received 2-Year Green Card smile.png

05/27/2014: ROC Package Sent

05/28/2014: ROC Package Delivered

06/02/2014: Check Cashed

06/02/2014: NOA1 Received (Receipt Date: 05/29/2014)

06/09/2014: Biometrics Letter Received

07/01/2014: Biometrics Appointment

11/26/2014: ROC Approved! (Received Letter on Dec 1)

12/09/2014: Received 10-Year Green Card!!

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Venezuela
Timeline
Posted

Received EAD card. Not sure if it's worth getting SSN card since Interview is in 2 weeks. Any input?

For people getting the SSN remember that if you get it with your EAD, then you need to request it again after your GC approval. The SSN with the EAD will have a note that says "Valid to work only with USCIS authorization..."

... If you are NOT in a rush just wait...

Day 00: 01/12/12 - Got Married

Day 00: 04/23/12 - Sent forms I-130, I-485 and I-765 to Chicago

Started: 04/24/12 - PK received by L. Martin @ 10:28am

Day 02: 04/26/12 - 3 Emails/text's received from USCIS @ 3:45pm

Day 03: 04/27/12 - Checks cashed in the afternoon...

Day 07: 05/01/12 - NOA 1 (I-130), 2 (I-485) and 3 (I-765) on the mail.

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Biometrics Notification in mail (appointment set for 05/17)

Day 10: 05/04/12 - Early Biometrics done (No problems at all).

Day 44: 06/05/12 - Notification of Interview received by text and email at 6:15am, for 07/11/2012.

Day 50: 06/11/12 - NOA in the mail for Interview in Houston, TX at 10:00am (day 80).

Day 65: 06/26/12 - Notification of EAD in production.

Day 68: 06/29/12 - Second notification of EAD in production.

Day 72: 07/03/12 - Third notification... USPS picked up mail from USCIS containing new card (EAD).

Day 74: 07/05/12 - EAD ON MY HANDS!!!

Day 80: 07/11/12 - Interview (10:00am), APPROVED on the spot! First notification (Card on production) @ 4:30pm.

Day 81: 07/12/12 - Notification email received, I-130 Approved and mailed notice that I am "registred as new permanent resident status".

Day 88: 07/19/12 - GREEN CARD ON MY HANDS!!!

No waiting any more!!!...

Posted (edited)

I'm pretty sure your social security number stays the same, even though they issue you a new paper that doesn't say it's only valid with a work permit. And I've yet to have somebody ask to SEE the paper. They want to know your ssn. If you know it or have it written down anywhere, that's good enough. I started work and I got my credit card without showing the paper. It's locked away as securely as possible, because it's such a tiny piece of paper, I'd be surprised if it doesn't go missing.

I guess what I'm saying is, for those of you who want to start work or get a credit line, get your SSN now, they probably won't ask to see the new one anytime soon. And even if they did - it's free, you're not wasting money. Mine came in 4 or 5 work days after I applied.

Edited by coocoo

2012

Apr. 4 - Filed AOS package
Apr. 6 - 4 NOAs
Apr. 18 - Biometrics appointment notice for May 14.
Apr. 24 - online status changed to Request for Initial Evidence (pesky tax transcripts)
Apr. 28 - RFE notice arrived in the mail
Apr. 30 - Responded to RFE
May 3 - Online status changed to "Request for Evidence Response Review"
May 9 - Successful early walk-in biometrics in Milwaukee
June 5 - Online status changed to "Testing and Interview" - Interview date: July 11. Online interview location: NBC
June 6 - EAD/AP card in production; NOA 2 in the mail. Interview location: local office
June 12 - EAD/AP picked up by USPS
June 14 - EAD/AP in the mail
June 15 - applied for a SSN
June 22 - got SSN
July 11 - Interview - approved on the spot!
August 8 - online status changes to approval. GC should arrive in "up to 60 days". Yah, we're out of plastic in Wisco.

2014

June 3 - filed for ROC

June 25 - NOA1

Sometime mid July - the letter for biometrics came in, while I was abroad; I pushed the date back to August

Sometime in August - biometrics on the right day, didn't go for early

August 25 - RFE, deadline Nov 14

Nov 10 - sent out RFE response

Nov 19 - card ordered, no interview

Nov 30 - green card arrived

Posted

I'm pretty sure your social security number stays the same, even though they issue you a new paper that doesn't say it's only valid with a work permit. And I've yet to have somebody ask to SEE the paper. They want to know your ssn. If you know it or have it written down anywhere, that's good enough. I started work and I got my credit card without showing the paper. It's locked away as securely as possible, because it's such a tiny piece of paper, I'd be surprised if it doesn't go missing.

I guess what I'm saying is, for those of you who want to start work or get a credit line, get your SSN now, they probably won't ask to see the new one anytime soon. And even if they did - it's free, you're not wasting money. Mine came in 4 or 5 work days after I applied.

I would echo coocoo's sentiments here. Get the paperwork moving. I have never been asked to show my SSN card before, all people want is the number

Background Information

-Jul 2008: Arrived with an L1A visa

-Feb 2009: Met USC.

-Jan 2011: Changed companies with a H1B visa

-Oct 2011: Got Engaged.

-Mar 2012: Married USC

-Apr 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 04/13/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 6: 04/19/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 10: 04/23/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 04/26/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 25: 05/08/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 28: 05/11/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 32: 05/15/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 35: 05/18/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 39: 05/22/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 59: 06/11/12: Email / Text informing me that my Interview date is 12th July 2012

Day 67: 06/19/12: Email / Text Received that EAD has been approved

Day 70: 06/22/12: 2nd Email / Text telling me that EAD is in production

Day 73: 06/22/12: 3rd Email / Text telling me that EAD card has been sent to me by USPS

Day 75: 06/22/12: EAD / AP Card Arrives in the mail

Day 90: 07/12/12: Interview

Day 90: 07/12/12: Approved on the spot

Day 94: 07/16/12: Received Welcome Letter in mail

Day 95: 07/17/12: Card/ Document Production Email / Text

Day 97: 07/18/12: Card/ Document Sent in Mail Email / Text

Day 99: 07/20/12: Green Card in Hand!!!

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...