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I dont have an appointment letter either.. just keep waiting and hoping not to get one.....good luck to everyone!!!!

i meant to say an hoping not to a RFE!>... LOL

2012-12-06 GC for two years ROC2014-09-07 Window opens2014-09-15 Sent package I-7512014-09-18 NOA<p>2014-10-14 Biometrics 2015-5-13 Approved

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DandT14
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Uh...what? You said you got the NOA's but then you said you didn't get the email NOAs. Then you said the hard copies are on their way. So what exactly did you get? I'm confused.

akihon
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I agree. it's always gotta be ONE person who screws it up for the rest of us

Newbie608
Newbie608

Its October. Still within normal processing time. Not time to be worried yet. Just hang in there y'all.

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Looking at my case and the other cases I've read about, I think there's a real case in attempting a walk-in for the Bio-metrics appointment. I had to go to Durham, NC for my appointment and because I had arrived earlier than my original appointment, I had to wait for 15 min while people with appointments were asked to go in first (quite rightly so) and then they called me in. My Bio-metrics was scheduled originally for today but because I did a walk-in about 2 weeks earlier, I guess it did help because I now have an appointment for my interview. I'd also think that if my file was handled at a center that wasn't as busy as LA, TX etc it might make a difference.

All speculative of course :-)

Wow! Your case is going so quickly! We filed about 10 days after you but are just going to biometrics on this coming Tuesday. Wonder if doing a walk in would have made any difference? Guess it's impossible to say. Our case still is not available on the USCIS site. Hoping that after the biometrics is completed, we receive an interview letter quickly and/or EAD & AP!!! Would really be great if we can go back to Denmark for Christmas, but considering we're in California, it might be a stretch... Fingers are crossed.

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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Wow! Your case is going so quickly! We filed about 10 days after you but are just going to biometrics on this coming Tuesday. Wonder if doing a walk in would have made any difference? Guess it's impossible to say. Our case still is not available on the USCIS site. Hoping that after the biometrics is completed, we receive an interview letter quickly and/or EAD & AP!!! Would really be great if we can go back to Denmark for Christmas, but considering we're in California, it might be a stretch... Fingers are crossed.

That is certainly odd because your case should be on the USCIS website already. There's no reason why it shouldn't and I don't know how productive it is to call and ask. From what I read on the forum, it's a waiting game and unless it's life and death-we'd be hard pressed to get an answer from the call centers. Yes, if your biometric appointment is coming up, best to just go ahead and get it done, especially since it's around the corner. With your timeline, I'd say you have a very good shot at making it to Denmark for Christmas!

Filing for AOS (arrived on B1 Visitor Status)

Day 00: 09/19/12 - Mailed Concurrent AOS(I130+ I485+ I765+ 131) application through USPS Express Mail to Chicago

Day 01: 09/20/12 - Delivered and signed for by J Chyaba

Day 08: 09/27/12 - Email and text notification from USCIS for all 4 applications+Checks cashed

Day 12: 10/01/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for all 4 applications

Day 15: 10/04/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for Biometric Appointment (scheduled on 10/26/12)-Durham, NC

Day 20: 10/09/12 - Walk-In Biometrics done at Durham, NC

Day 22: 10/11/12 - Approached local Congressman for help. Congressman's office confirms that inquiry will be filed today.

Day 35: 10/24/12 - Online update on USCIS web site for interview to be held on November 26

Day 36: 10/26/12 - Received hard copy of notice (dated 10/22/2012) for interview to be held on November 26 at Norfolk, VA

Day 48: 11/07/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 55: 11/14/12 - Second email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been mailed to my address.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been picked up by USPS.

Day 58: 11/17/12 - EAD Card received.

Day 66: 11/26/12 - Interview at Norfolk, VA-Approved

Day 70: 11/30/12 - Hard copy of approval notices for I-130 and I-485(Welcome to America Letter)

Day 73: 12/03/12 - Green Card received

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Interview appointment notice came in thru snail mail today, some sigh of relief esp after being RFE'd. Good luck to us all.

AOS Timeline from H1

- 06/22/2012 - Got married

- 09/13/2012 - Pkg (I-130,485, EAD) Sent to Chicago Lockbox

- 09/14/2012 (Day 1) - Package Delivered, signed for by J. Chyba

- Didn't file G-1145, so no notification :(

- 09/19/2012 (Day 6)- Checks cleared, yay :)

- 09/22/2012 (Day 9)- 3 Hard Copy NoA's arrived in mail

- 09/24/2012 (Day 11)- Biometrics appointment notice arrived for 10/11

- 09/26/2012 (Day 13)- Performed Walk-in Biometrics (2 weeks earlier)

- 09/27/2012 - Received Text notification that RFE has been requested

- 10/01/2012 - RFE Hard Copy Received

- 10/03/2012 - RFE Response Sent to Lee's Summit

- 10/04/2012 - RFE Pkg delivered

- 10/24/2012 - Received text message for I-485 case update, Interview date for 11/29.

- 10/26/2012 - Interview notice came thru mail

- 11/16/2012 - Received Text message that EAD is in production

- 11/21/2012 - Second email that EAD in production

- 11/23/2012 - EAD picked up by USPS

- 11/26/2012 - EAD Delivered :)

- 11/29/2012 - Interview Completed with no result on the spot

- 12/05/2012 - Text Received that I-485 and 130 are both approved

- 12/07/2012 - GC has been ordered

- 12/11/2012 - Welcome letter and I-130 approval came thru mail

- 12/11/2012 - GC has been picked up by the USPS

- 12/13/2012 (Day 91) - GC arrived in the mail.. yaaaaay..Exactly 3 months from filing date

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Alright, so it is now October 26. Our interview is November 26. I'm really hoping to see an EAD in hand by then, but I just don't see how the math adds up. It's still stuck at the Review phase...there's going to be precious little point generating an EAD that'll be with me for all of a few days before the interview :blink:

I haven't received an EAD too. It surely beats the purpose. Right now i have at 22 days before my interview slated for 19 nov. Even if i receive the EAD now, it won't be of much help for the next 3 weeks! I hear that the DREAM ACT (DACA) fellows who applied in august and sep are given priority on EAD processing over the AOS filers. This has also created a backlog. USCIS premise (if this is true) is that the AOS filers will have the right to work anyway once approved, while the only benefit for Dreamers is the EAD to be able to work, so they prioritize dreamers processing....but... What happened to "first in first out" philosophy?

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Either way, you will get your EAD. Some people get EAD and GC in the mail the same day. I know, what's the purpose then....

AOS from F-1(Married to USC
06.08.12 - AOS mailed
09.18.12 - Interview.....Approved!!

ROC- Divorce Waiver
05/09/14- I-751 packet mailed to CSC
05/12/14- NOA1 Receipt date
07/01/14- Biometrics Appt

08/11/14- RFE received

09/08/14- RFE response received by USCIS

09/22/14- 10yrs GC Approved!!

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I haven't received an EAD too. It surely beats the purpose. Right now i have at 22 days before my interview slated for 19 nov. Even if i receive the EAD now, it won't be of much help for the next 3 weeks! I hear that the DREAM ACT (DACA) fellows who applied in august and sep are given priority on EAD processing over the AOS filers. This has also created a backlog. USCIS premise (if this is true) is that the AOS filers will have the right to work anyway once approved, while the only benefit for Dreamers is the EAD to be able to work, so they prioritize dreamers processing....but... What happened to "first in first out" philosophy?

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Camp lo vipi? Most people here who filed on 4th Sept, 2012 including myself have been scheduled for interviews. This may not be the same for everybody as some cases vary considerably depending on service center and local field offices. The good thing is finally/eventually,everyone will have a chance for interview regardless of how USCIS 'snail paces'.I wish you all the best mwenzangu. Good luck!!

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Husband completed his biometrics today so now the waiting game really begins... Will be interesting to see how long it will take to get any further information. From what I hear California service centers are pretty back logged, so we may be waiting a while... Anyone else here in California???

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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I haven't received an EAD too. It surely beats the purpose. Right now i have at 22 days before my interview slated for 19 nov. Even if i receive the EAD now, it won't be of much help for the next 3 weeks! I hear that the DREAM ACT (DACA) fellows who applied in august and sep are given priority on EAD processing over the AOS filers. This has also created a backlog. USCIS premise (if this is true) is that the AOS filers will have the right to work anyway once approved, while the only benefit for Dreamers is the EAD to be able to work, so they prioritize dreamers processing....but... What happened to "first in first out" philosophy?

thing is, it's not a first in first out policy lol. each AOS case has its own complications so they handle it faster depending on the case itself.

Adjustment of Status from H-1B, Family-Based
07/26/2012 - 10/18/2012: 85 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
Removal of Conditions
07/22/2014 - 11/14/2014: 116 Days from Application Received to GC Received.
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02/03/2016 - 05/31/2016 : 119 Days from Application Received to Oath Ceremony.

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Husband completed his biometrics today so now the waiting game really begins... Will be interesting to see how long it will take to get any further information. From what I hear California service centers are pretty back logged, so we may be waiting a while... Anyone else here in California???

I am in LA as well. I expect it to take 5 months from submitting the application to the interview. If it goes faster - Hallelujah :)

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02/01/2007 - entered US and started working on L1

02/01/2010 - transferred to H1-B

05/08/2010 - met my love

08/11/2012 - got married! :)

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

09/11/2012 - (xx) - 130, 485, 765, 131 package delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 11:53am (Express Mail address)

09/14/2012 - (03) - checks cashed

09/21/2012 - (10) - received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-131, I-485,I-765 and biometrics appointment letter

09/24/2012 - (13) - walk-in biometrics completed

11/10/2012 - (60) - text/email: EAD card production ordered

11/14/2012 - (64) - 2nd text/email: EAD card production ordered

11/16/2012 - (66) - text/email: EAD card has been mailed

11/21/2012 - (71) - EAD/AP in hand

12/04/2012 - (84) - text/email: Interview scheduled for January 8th! :)

01/08/2013 - (119) - Interview. Approved on the spot :)

01/16/2013 - (126) - GC in hand! Done for 2 years

ROC:

10/14/2014: mailed ROC package

10/20/2014: NOA 1 recieved

10/24/2014: Walk-in Biometrics

03/26/2015: 10 yr GC in mail :)

N-400:

02/18/2014: mailed N-400 package

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I am in LA as well. I expect it to take 5 months from submitting the application to the interview. If it goes faster - Hallelujah :)

wow I wish I had the same patience! haha... I've been so anxious... I guess I got my hopes too high when I saw people getting everything done in 3 months or even less... :(

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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I am in LA as well. I expect it to take 5 months from submitting the application to the interview. If it goes faster - Hallelujah :)

Oh wow, yea I see that you did your biometrics on Sept 24th... You haven't heard anything since? I'm praying that my husband receives his EAD/AP card before Dec 14th so we can at least go to Denmark for the holidays, but perhaps I'm overreaching.. Grrrrrrrrr :crying:

Please keep us updated when you receive correspondence, it's nice to know where others are in the process and that actually have the same local office.

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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wow I wish I had the same patience! haha... I've been so anxious... I guess I got my hopes too high when I saw people getting everything done in 3 months or even less... :(

Looks like you are also in CA and have a similar timeline to us as far as the timing between sending, receiving NOA and completing biometrics. I noticed that you completed yours in the beginning of October and seems as though you haven't heard anything since.. It's difficult seeing others on here with GC in hand 3 months after filing. I have a feeling all of us in CA are going to be waiting a bit longer than that. Good to hear the timelines of other people who are close by, at least it gives me something to better gauge from.

Try to stay patient, I know it's hard!!!

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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wow I wish I had the same patience! haha... I've been so anxious... I guess I got my hopes too high when I saw people getting everything done in 3 months or even less... :(

Lol :) I am not patient at all, a lot of times ...but when I think about how many years I am already on this visa journey and how many years are still ahead, I'll better get used to it.

I think we are pretty lucky, other visa applications/AOSs have to wait way, way longer.

02/01/2007 - entered US and started working on L1

02/01/2010 - transferred to H1-B

05/08/2010 - met my love

08/11/2012 - got married! :)

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

09/11/2012 - (xx) - 130, 485, 765, 131 package delivered to Chicago Lockbox at 11:53am (Express Mail address)

09/14/2012 - (03) - checks cashed

09/21/2012 - (10) - received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-131, I-485,I-765 and biometrics appointment letter

09/24/2012 - (13) - walk-in biometrics completed

11/10/2012 - (60) - text/email: EAD card production ordered

11/14/2012 - (64) - 2nd text/email: EAD card production ordered

11/16/2012 - (66) - text/email: EAD card has been mailed

11/21/2012 - (71) - EAD/AP in hand

12/04/2012 - (84) - text/email: Interview scheduled for January 8th! :)

01/08/2013 - (119) - Interview. Approved on the spot :)

01/16/2013 - (126) - GC in hand! Done for 2 years

ROC:

10/14/2014: mailed ROC package

10/20/2014: NOA 1 recieved

10/24/2014: Walk-in Biometrics

03/26/2015: 10 yr GC in mail :)

N-400:

02/18/2014: mailed N-400 package

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