April 2012 AOS Filers

[Gilbermon 0]

Hi Guys, sorry took me so long but I was celebrating with my wife for two days... ;-) (Was her birthday too).

I was approved on the spot, the lady handling my case was very nice, we never felt any nervous or nothing, we were talking about the weather and the basketball teams from NBA...

She asked me like three of the questions from the i-485 form and before that, she asked my wife for her name, address and place of birth as well as me. Other than that, she was watching all our wedding pictures and asking for my family and her family that all were on the pics...

The interview was around 20 minutes but those were all the questions that we got, she wrote several things on the package with red pen but all were "ok" and/or check marks... She explained about the 2 years condition and told me to wait for her email with her decision (approval... Before that she said that she have all that she needs).

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

I will write more details later on...

[Hypnos 6,577]

My lawyer confirmed that the Dallas office received her letter this morning telling them that they should have jurisdiction to adjudicate my I-360 without needing to send it to Vermont.

I am hoping to hear some positive news next week.

And congratulations Gilbermon.

Edited July 13, 2012 by Hypnos

[chimcham 18]

My lawyer confirmed that the Dallas office received her letter this morning telling them that they should have jurisdiction to adjudicate my I-360 without needing to send it to Vermont.

I am hoping to hear some positive news next week.

And congratulations Gilbermon.

Good news! Keeping good thoughts for you Hypnos!

[Shooli 2]

Another week going by, still no interview appointment...

[PCD 0]

Hi Guys

I have put my interview experience here. Counting the days until I get that card now

Thanks again

PCD

[aayitrun 66]

interview experience:

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=9994

[LindaC1990 23]

Another week going by, still no interview appointment...

we are on the same boat

so stressed out!! checking my email like crazy everyday

seriously they need to put more people to the LA office!!

[aayitrun 66]

Hypnos, I pray things work out for you fast and that you have the strength to deal with what u have gone through.

Shooli and Linda, I pray you get your appointment fast and it is successful.

[Shooli 2]

we are on the same boat

so stressed out!! checking my email like crazy everyday

seriously they need to put more people to the LA office!!

At least you got your EAD/AP card after a month - It took me 70 days just to get my

AP approved (haven't even gotten to card production yet!)

[Hypnos 6,577]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I am really hoping the Dallas office doesn't dig in and insist on sending my case to Vermont, because that place is a black hole for I-360s right now and I would be lucky to receive a decision before the end of the year or perhaps not even then.

Ideally the Dallas office will confirm with their superiors that they have authority here, approve my I-360 and then approve my I-485 and I get my green card in the mail in the next couple of weeks. That is my preferred solution, but there are no guarantees here.

[Shooli 2]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I am really hoping the Dallas office doesn't dig in and insist on sending my case to Vermont, because that place is a black hole for I-360s right now and I would be lucky to receive a decision before the end of the year or perhaps not even then.

Ideally the Dallas office will confirm with their superiors that they have authority here, approve my I-360 and then approve my I-485 and I get my green card in the mail in the next couple of weeks. That is my preferred solution, but there are no guarantees here.

Does the EAD have an expiration date? Will you be in trouble if they take a year to process it?

[Hypnos 6,577]

EADs based on a pending AoS are only valid for one year; mine is valid from 6/29/12 until 6/28/13 and I believe it can be renewed.

It wouldn't be a major hassle to have to wait it out until Vermont got around to adjudicating it, I just mean I am ready for the whole process to be over, especially when I see everyone else here being approved.

I also have some matters regarding my stepson and wife's estate that would be much easier to resolve with a green card than without one.

I am keeping my fingers crossed to hear something good from Dallas next week.

Edited July 14, 2012 by Hypnos

[Mrsaveemac 0]

Thanks for all the kind words.

I am really hoping the Dallas office doesn't dig in and insist on sending my case to Vermont, because that place is a black hole for I-360s right now and I would be lucky to receive a decision before the end of the year or perhaps not even then.

Ideally the Dallas office will confirm with their superiors that they have authority here, approve my I-360 and then approve my I-485 and I get my green card in the mail in the next couple of weeks. That is my preferred solution, but there are no guarantees here.

Sigh! I'm praying things work out for you quickly so you can move forward with your life. This must be very trying for you. May you find comfort and strength in those who love and care about you!

[Hypnos 6,577]

This is really the only place I can vent about it (and it helps!)

I obviously can't talk to my children about it (the oldest is not even a teenager yet) and while my father-in-law lives here we are not that close. Basically my wife was my world and losing her almost crushed me.

But yeah, I'm trying to keep happy thoughts going for next week.

[coocoo 2]

This is really the only place I can vent about it (and it helps!)

I obviously can't talk to my children about it (the oldest is not even a teenager yet) and while my father-in-law lives here we are not that close. Basically my wife was my world and losing her almost crushed me.

But yeah, I'm trying to keep happy thoughts going for next week.

Good luck! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Dallas people to just get it over with. Let us know when you hear from them.

While I'm here, I may as well tell you that my case still hasn't been updated since our interview. After this whole online notification system totally bugging on me for the entire process, I'm not surprised and expecting the card to arrive without the online status changing. But I'll let you know either way.