September 2012 AOS Filers Thread

[camp lo 2]

I also believe that walk-in biometric will speed up the process. Look at my timeline and you will see:

9-11-2012: mailed the package I130 & I485

9-25-2012 : walk-in biometric ( my actual appointment is Oct 12, 2012)

10-14-2012: received mail for the interview, which is Nov 14, 2012

11-14-2012: Interview

I also believe that walk-in biometric will speed up the process. Look at my timeline and you will see:

9-11-2012: mailed the package I130 & I485

9-25-2012 : walk-in biometric ( my actual appointment is Oct 12, 2012)

10-14-2012: received mail for the interview, which is Nov 14, 2012

11-14-2012: Interview

Don't stress up yourself of the interview you will be just fine.What I've heard from people make sure you have sufficient documentation that supports your application.Good luck!

Edited October 19, 2012 by camp lo

[femery 1]

You have the same office as us. It took about two weeks to get our interview notice after our biometric date. We have our interview next Monday. Here's hoping you get yours soon!!

Cool! Your timeline seems to have been a smooth wait! I'm anxious to receive the txt or email.. it's been over 15 days now! But thanks!! Hope you have a fast and smooth interview

[SandM 0]

Hi all,

An update came via text today to our I-485 (the others seem untouched). We have an interview date, and here's the relevant part of the update:

"On October 19, 2012, we mailed you an appointment notice for an interview for November 26, 2012, at NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER."

Could someone shed some light on this? We're in NYC, so shouldn't the "at..." reflect a local field office or something? Isn't the NBC in..Missouri? Insight appreciated!

[yenluong85 0]

Hi all,

An update came via text today to our I-485 (the others seem untouched). We have an interview date, and here's the relevant part of the update:

"On October 19, 2012, we mailed you an appointment notice for an interview for November 26, 2012, at NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER."

Could someone shed some light on this? We're in NYC, so shouldn't the "at..." reflect a local field office or something? Isn't the NBC in..Missouri? Insight appreciated!

Yes, it will be the local field office, which will be clearly indicated in the interview letter. You might receive it on monday.

[Lornaevo 48]

Hi all,

An update came via text today to our I-485 (the others seem untouched). We have an interview date, and here's the relevant part of the update:

"On October 19, 2012, we mailed you an appointment notice for an interview for November 26, 2012, at NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER."

Could someone shed some light on this? We're in NYC, so shouldn't the "at..." reflect a local field office or something? Isn't the NBC in..Missouri? Insight appreciated!

Where in NYC are you? If in queens you may be sent out to holtville. That's where I had mine.

[SandM 0]

Thanks, you two responders. That's a *big* relief since we were quite unsure as to why the online update said "...at NBC" which is all the way over in Missouri. Yes, we're in Queens. I'll post an update once we receive the letter.

I'm still really surprised that the interview notice arrived this quickly. There has been no movement on my EAD or the I-130 whatsoever. I figured the EAD might precede the interview date.

[akihon 129]

sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't.

[SandM 0]

Hey all,

After the night's surprise, a few questions: does this mean we may still receive an RFE? Or are we likely in the clear? Also, since I haven't seen any update regarding the EAD, and the interview is just about a month away, is it even likely that they'll bother with an EAD? Or will I just go to GC directly?

Apologies if any of these are naive.

[Timon 26]

Hey all,

After the night's surprise, a few questions: does this mean we may still receive an RFE? Or are we likely in the clear? Also, since I haven't seen any update regarding the EAD, and the interview is just about a month away, is it even likely that they'll bother with an EAD? Or will I just go to GC directly?

Apologies if any of these are naive.

It's likely that you are in the clear with the rfe although there are some people who have gotten it at the interview. Yes the ead will still come. I received my ead in the mail last Monday and my interview was that Thursday 3 days later.

Your I-130 won't change until after your interview

Edited October 20, 2012 by Jessie05

[MrsB2012 10]

I also believe that walk-in biometric will speed up the process. Look at my timeline and you will see:

9-11-2012: mailed the package I130 & I485

9-25-2012 : walk-in biometric ( my actual appointment is Oct 12, 2012)

10-14-2012: received mail for the interview, which is Nov 14, 2012

11-14-2012: Interview

It said on our Biometrics appointment letter that he is not allowed to do it any earlier than the date and time on the letter. Did yours also say this? It looks like it's kind of a hit or miss with most in regards to walking in early, meaning it helps some people, but others seem to wait just as long as if they would have waited... Not sure what to do. My husband's appointment is one week from tomorrow. I should note that we're praying for AP so that we can go back to Denmark for Christmas, so anything to help speed of the process I guess might be worth it.

Edited October 22, 2012 by MrsBentsen

[akihon 129]

It said on our Biometrics appointment letter that he is not allowed to do it any earlier than the date and time on the letter. Did yours also say this? It looks like it's kind of a hit or miss with most in regards to walking in early, meaning it helps some people, but others seem to wait just as long as if they would have waited... Not sure what to do. My husband's appointment is one week from tomorrow.

I wanted to do an early walk-in, but was very concerned about whether I would be allowed to do so. I didn't want to take a day off work to try to do a walk-in only to be rejected and have to take another day off for the actual date so I just waited for my appointment date.

if yours is a week from now, just wait.

Edited October 22, 2012 by akihon

[SandM 0]

We'll be interviewing at the Holtsville location, it turns out. The letter arrived yesterday.

Naturally, we'll be preparing ourselves thoroughly. So far, no indication that we might be hit with an RFE, but there's still a month to go. We will be opening a joint account--chiefly for payment of cell bills and other small joint expenses--this week or so. So that's something we will have by way of additional evidence. It seems I should expect to be asked all of the Y/N questions on the I-485. Anything else we might want to pay attention to?

[mezamo 4]

We'll be interviewing at the Holtsville location, it turns out. The letter arrived yesterday.

Naturally, we'll be preparing ourselves thoroughly. So far, no indication that we might be hit with an RFE, but there's still a month to go. We will be opening a joint account--chiefly for payment of cell bills and other small joint expenses--this week or so. So that's something we will have by way of additional evidence. It seems I should expect to be asked all of the Y/N questions on the I-485. Anything else we might want to pay attention to?

you should of have that evidence even before sending the package... would it nt be too silly doing that while your in the middle of the process?? immigration would not see that as a good sign.

[akihon 129]

I agree with mezamo. that looks sketchy, like you opened the joint account just for immigration.

[mjamhuri 0]

Please refer to my timeline below. September 12 filers, has anyone received their EAD yet? Any notifications for EAD?

130,485,765 received 4sep12

Biometrics 4oct12

Interview date 19nov12

EAD??? Still waiting. Reduced to mail checking job and vacuuming...!!!booooriiing!!

Edited October 24, 2012 by takingcoasty