October 2012 AOS Filers

[Ikki 4]

Thanks for letting us know - so you're looking at May at the latest, which means October filers can realistically expect to hear back in June. I'll probably call in May if I haven't heard anything.

Yah, but, it depends on your local office even though it may say National Benefits Center when you check your application online. Check this website for your local office whenever it comes back online. It's down for maintenance right now: https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do

Don't worry about the update date of January 31st at the top of the table. It seems that it's irrelevant. Those are the current processing times.

[LA&JK 16]

Mgarcia4 my local office says 4 months, that's def not right! It doesn't seem very accurate, or am I missing something?

[djricky4 67]

Local office saying they Processing September 3, 2012. Cant wait to see it past october so i can start making some request.

[washington1972 12]

So guys,since I field October 25th, on the case statues says acceptance,and the case processing in NBC,

at my local office says as of January 31 they processing case's of august 13 I-485,

So,is my case been transferred from NBC to my local office already?

do you think I will be interviewed after all that time?

Hows that works any way?

any tips will be appreciated

[sparclight 9]

So guys,since I field October 25th, on the case statues says acceptance,and the case processing in NBC,

at my local office says as of January 31 they processing case's of august 13 I-485,

So,is my case been transferred from NBC to my local office already?

do you think I will be interviewed after all that time?

Hows that works any way?

any tips will be appreciated

Since update is as of Jan 31st (and we are almost at the end of the March) you may add month and a half to 2 months to that date...So in actuality they are processing early October(one would hope)...Realistically - in a month or so you should hear something. Once NBC transfer the case to your local office the interview will be scheduled shortly thereafter (unless you are the lucky one not to have one) but generally once NBC clears and preps your file they are sending it to the local office to schedule an interview...so it looks like you are close...sit tight (I’m in the same boat)

[orangedesk 27]

Local office saying they Processing September 3, 2012. Cant wait to see it past october so i can start making some request.

My local office says September 16, 2012... that's actually not too far off

And my update date says March 22... so pretty close!

Edited March 26, 2013 by orangedesk

[Caroll713 1]

I'm not sure if checking the field office processing time is 100% reliable. I just checked mine (Cleveland,OH) and it says 4 months (updated March 22)... I submitted my AOS in October, had my biometrics mid October, received the combo card the beginning of December so my understanding is that my case should have been processed at the end of February at the latest... But I haven't heard anything since December!

[washington1972 12]

Since update is as of Jan 31st (and we are almost at the end of the March) you may add month and a half to 2 months to that date...So in actuality they are processing early October(one would hope)...Realistically - in a month or so you should hear something. Once NBC transfer the case to your local office the interview will be scheduled shortly thereafter (unless you are the lucky one not to have one) but generally once NBC clears and preps your file they are sending it to the local office to schedule an interview...so it looks like you are close...sit tight (I'm in the same boat)

well,when it says As of January 31st they processing case's received on august 13 ,

and we are in March almost 31st,so they processing case's received on October 13,

that means I am close,

BUT when my turns comes,are they going to schedule interview? AND if there is no interview,Are they going to send me the card right away,Or they going to transfer my case some where else,and wait for few more months to send me the card?

most people who filed on October already have there interview,and the rest who still waiting it seems there will be no interview for them,

For my understanding,NBC process the case's,then they send them to the local office's,the local office's choice's some case's for interview and the rest they transfer them again to CSC,and from there they issued the cards,but not sure How long CSC will keep the case's,it might take a year,

[sparclight 9]

well,when it says As of January 31st they processing case's received on august 13 ,

and we are in March almost 31st,so they processing case's received on October 13,

that means I am close,

BUT when my turns comes,are they going to schedule interview? AND if there is no interview,Are they going to send me the card right away,Or they going to transfer my case some where else,and wait for few more months to send me the card?

most people who filed on October already have there interview,and the rest who still waiting it seems there will be no interview for them,

For my understanding,NBC process the case's,then they send them to the local office's,the local office's choice's some case's for interview and the rest they transfer them again to CSC,and from there they issued the cards,but not sure How long CSC will keep the case's,it might take a year,

There is no guaranty you will be called for an interview (but vast majority has had interviews so chances are you will too). My understanding is once they ship your case from NBC to your local office you will receive a notice and then shortly an interview scheduled...

Edited March 27, 2013 by sparclight

[washington1972 12]

There is no guaranty you will be called for an interview (but vast majority has had interviews so chances are you will too). My understanding is once they ship your case from NBC to your local office you will receive a notice and then shortly an interview scheduled...

at my local office,people who filed on December they are getting interview already,

one of the members there interview was today at my local office and they filed on December,

we are 2 months earlier and we haven't heard any thing, I am sure there will be no interview for all October fillers who still waiting.

but the confusing, how the transfer case's works!!! and for How long!!!

[sparclight 9]

at my local office,people who filed on December they are getting interview already,

one of the members there interview was today at my local office and they filed on December,

we are 2 months earlier and we haven't heard any thing, I am sure there will be no interview for all October fillers who still waiting.

but the confusing, how the transfer case's works!!! and for How long!!!

Not sure what to tell you...I would like for that to be the case but my understanding is that very few get GC with no interview...Processing time is diferent for each case and depends on how extensive background checks are (what county the aplicant is etc..)

[Pinkrlion 2,718]

Not sure what to tell you...I would like for that to be the case but my understanding is that very few get GC with no interview...Processing time is diferent for each case and depends on how extensive background checks are (what county the aplicant is etc..)

I am not understanding your rationale. It is clear that interviews are being conducted on west coast and east coast local offices, and they are listing the same processing dates as those in the Midwest and South. However, they are being sent interview letters, and these are not associated with I-130's.

[sparclight 9]

I am not understanding your rationale. It is clear that interviews are being conducted on west coast and east coast local offices, and they are listing the same processing dates as those in the Midwest and South. However, they are being sent interview letters, and these are not associated with I-130's.

What don't you understand? My rationale that majority will need an interview or that local offices have significantly differnet times even in the same state...Houston, Dallas,El Paso in my case all have different processing times....Also there is a significant difference in AOS process for family based visas K1/K3 vs. employement base visas...each will have different processing times.

Edited March 27, 2013 by sparclight

[smashrun 10]

Actually, a lot of people get GC without an interview. For K-1s it is something like 50%.

The lucky ones get an interview. Those who don't wait a long time (like 6-9 months).

Not sure what to tell you...I would like for that to be the case but my understanding is that very few get GC with no interview...Processing time is diferent for each case and depends on how extensive background checks are (what county the aplicant is etc..)

[sparclight 9]

Actually, a lot of people get GC without an interview. For K-1s it is something like 50%.

The lucky ones get an interview. Those who don't wait a long time (like 6-9 months).

I talked to one attorney and he told me the opposite...very few get GC without...non the less...You are right it seems to be 6-9 months nowdays...used to be less a year or so ago...