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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Belize
Timeline
Posted

Hopefully they will approve your case soon. It sucks that they are dragging their feet. For our case, I wish it is in "Initial Review" stage instead of "Acceptence" stage. How do I make a service request? The only contact I have is the 1-800-375-5283. Thanks in advance for your help.

Call that same 800 number and tell them you need to make a service request regarding you application that has been pending for nearly 6 months without an interview notice. You might want to insist on speaking with a 2nd level customer service rep, because the 1st level guys don't seem to help much.

AOS from F1 visa
11/09/12, Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/13/12, Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/16/12, Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/16/12, I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/22/12, NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/11/12, Biometrics appointment (12/27) NOA received.
12/12/12, Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Varick Street Manhattan ASC.
12/18/12, Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/14/13, Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/22/13, EAD received.
03/24/13, Online status notification for interview April 30th.
04/30/13, Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. No decision, pending background check
07/10/13, Day 244 Approved (after a very long wait)

07/18/13 Green Card in hand

ROC

04//14/15 Mailed ROC package (I-751) to Vermont Service Center

05/08/15 Received receipt notice dated 04/16/15

03/22/16 Approved (after 11.5 months)

N400

05//24/16 Mailed N400 package USCIS (Dallas)

12/05/2017 Interview notice arrived

01/03/2017 Interview completed

03/03/2017 Oath Ceremony

Posted

We were interviewed on May 6th and hit with the further review. Keep us in your prayers and send positive thoughts our way :)

AOS from B2 visa
11/13/12, Day 000-Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/17/12, Day 004-Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/21/12, Day 008-Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/23/12, Day 010-I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/26/12, Day 013-NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/05/12, Day 022-Biometrics appointment (12/20) NOA received.
12/06/12, Day 023-Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Brooklyn ASC.
12/18/12, Day 035-Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/22/13, Day 070-Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/25/13, Day 073-EAD card production.
01/28/13, Day 076-EAD mailed.
01/30/13, Day 078-EAD received.
04/01/13, Day 139-Text and email notification for May 6th interview received.
05/06/13, Day 171-Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Further review but we're highly favored biggrin.png

06/05/13, Day --- - Notification of stokes interview received in mail.

07/31/13, Day --- - Stokes interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Approved!
07/31/13, Day --- -Green card production email and text received.
08/06/13, Day --- -Green card mailed.
0x/xx/13, -Green card received. :-D

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

Interview went smoothly, card should be here by the end of this week if it follows the timelines of the people who came before us. Getting married 3 times all over the planet seemed to give us credibility enough to avoid any hassle. Good luck to all!

Day 00 11/02 Mailed AOS Package
Day 05 11/07 AOS Package Accepted (No online update)
Day 07 11/09 Checks cashed
Day 25 11/27 Biometrics appointment taken on date assigned
Day 26 11/28 Online status of I-485 shows RFE since 11/27, no other online updates
Day 29 12/01 RFE in hand. Requesting last year's tax return even though I sent the previous 2 yrs and current pay stub
Day 34 12/06 Appointment to expedite EAD/AP so she can get SSN to submit last year's taxes and respond to RFE
Day 34 12/06 Called after appointment failed, got told an expedite request will be submitted for EAD/AP
Day 35 12/07 Received call about our RFE/expedite process, said we should have EAD within two weeks
Day 40 12/12 Checked USCIS in the morning and the EAD is in Decision status/AP is in Post Decision
Day 45 12/17 Text of status update, online says EAD card mailed today/AP no change
Day 47 12/19 EAD/AP combo card came in the mail
Day 59 12/31 Left country for 3 weeks
Day 80 01/21 Back in US
Day 83 01/23 Applied successfully for SSN, told two weeks by mail
Day 88 01/28 Social Security Card in hand
Day 133 3/14 Mailed tax returns with RFE (after due date)
Day 138 3/19 Received texts about case and online updates that they are reviewing the response.
Day 141 3/22 Received denial letters dated 3/18
Day 146 3/27 Received text saying that the case was reopened
Day 154 4/02 Text notice that interview scheduling is underway
Day 161 4/09 Text notice interview 10 May
Day 193 5/10 Interview

Day 201 5/18 GC in hand

Filed: Timeline
Posted

Hey Guys had my interview on 4-30-13 at NYC Federal Plaza. It seemed to go fine i'd say, but the IO said our case is still pending a background check. I am so frustrated that my wait continues. Has anyone have this experience too?

Hi there, I just joined the site today and we had the same experince - we filed in November for my AOS and had my interview on 5-01-2013 at Federal Plaza. The interview seemed to go fine but at the end the IP said that they'll do some more background checks. We had every detail they requested and more. I wonder what the processing/decision time is post interview at Federal Plaza? So frustrating and draining. We just want to get on with being married and having peace of mind!

Adjustment of Status

11/13/2012 - File submitted to USCIS

11/30/2012 - Cashed check

12/26/2012 - Biometrics

16/01/2013 - Advanced Parole approved

17/01/2013 - I485 ready for interview scheduling

01/23/2013 - EAD and Advance Parole Combo Document/Card arrives in mail

05/01/2013 - Interview Federal Plaza

06/17/2013 - Notice of Approval

06/20/2013 - Notice of Green Card Production

06/24/2013 - Green Card in hand dancin5hr.gifgoofy.gif

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Belize
Timeline
Posted

Hi there, I just joined the site today and we had the same experince - we filed in November for my AOS and had my interview on 5-01-2013 at Federal Plaza. The interview seemed to go fine but at the end the IP said that they'll do some more background checks. We had every detail they requested and more. I wonder what the processing/decision time is post interview at Federal Plaza? So frustrating and draining. We just want to get on with being married and having peace of mind!

I feel your pain, it's been nearly two weeks and counting still no updates. We are sick of waiting too and I frankly can't understand why they haven't completed a background check after all these months of waiting. I'll let you know how if I have any updates and please share how your case is going too.

AOS from F1 visa
11/09/12, Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/13/12, Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/16/12, Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/16/12, I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/22/12, NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/11/12, Biometrics appointment (12/27) NOA received.
12/12/12, Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Varick Street Manhattan ASC.
12/18/12, Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/14/13, Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/22/13, EAD received.
03/24/13, Online status notification for interview April 30th.
04/30/13, Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. No decision, pending background check
07/10/13, Day 244 Approved (after a very long wait)

07/18/13 Green Card in hand

ROC

04//14/15 Mailed ROC package (I-751) to Vermont Service Center

05/08/15 Received receipt notice dated 04/16/15

03/22/16 Approved (after 11.5 months)

N400

05//24/16 Mailed N400 package USCIS (Dallas)

12/05/2017 Interview notice arrived

01/03/2017 Interview completed

03/03/2017 Oath Ceremony

Filed: Timeline
Posted

I feel your pain, it's been nearly two weeks and counting still no updates. We are sick of waiting too and I frankly can't understand why they haven't completed a background check after all these months of waiting. I'll let you know how if I have any updates and please share how your case is going too.

Well it will be interesting to see if we both get a response around the same time, seeing that we filed and were interviewed around the same date at Federal Plaza. I agree - I figured that's why there is a gap between the initial filing, Biometrics and the interview date - to allow sufficient time to do background checks between November and the interview. I'll keep you posted on any updates I receive, and I'd appreciate if you would to! Thanks!

Adjustment of Status

11/13/2012 - File submitted to USCIS

11/30/2012 - Cashed check

12/26/2012 - Biometrics

16/01/2013 - Advanced Parole approved

17/01/2013 - I485 ready for interview scheduling

01/23/2013 - EAD and Advance Parole Combo Document/Card arrives in mail

05/01/2013 - Interview Federal Plaza

06/17/2013 - Notice of Approval

06/20/2013 - Notice of Green Card Production

06/24/2013 - Green Card in hand dancin5hr.gifgoofy.gif

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Belize
Timeline
Posted

Interview went smoothly, card should be here by the end of this week if it follows the timelines of the people who came before us. Getting married 3 times all over the planet seemed to give us credibility enough to avoid any hassle. Good luck to all!

Hey, have you gotten a decision for your interview yet? It's getting on 3 weeks and we are still waiting.

AOS from F1 visa
11/09/12, Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/13/12, Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/16/12, Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/16/12, I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/22/12, NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/11/12, Biometrics appointment (12/27) NOA received.
12/12/12, Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Varick Street Manhattan ASC.
12/18/12, Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/14/13, Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/22/13, EAD received.
03/24/13, Online status notification for interview April 30th.
04/30/13, Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. No decision, pending background check
07/10/13, Day 244 Approved (after a very long wait)

07/18/13 Green Card in hand

ROC

04//14/15 Mailed ROC package (I-751) to Vermont Service Center

05/08/15 Received receipt notice dated 04/16/15

03/22/16 Approved (after 11.5 months)

N400

05//24/16 Mailed N400 package USCIS (Dallas)

12/05/2017 Interview notice arrived

01/03/2017 Interview completed

03/03/2017 Oath Ceremony

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

Yes, she told us during the interview that the card would be there in 30 days. It took a week to get to us which is right in line with everybody else that had a similar experience at their interview. We did get a lot of texts and emails updating the case, approving, mailing, and delivering the GC. Sometimes it takes other people a few weeks. I'm guessing that because of our 3 total weddings on both sides of the planet, it showed enough evidence to approve us on the spot.

Day 00 11/02 Mailed AOS Package
Day 05 11/07 AOS Package Accepted (No online update)
Day 07 11/09 Checks cashed
Day 25 11/27 Biometrics appointment taken on date assigned
Day 26 11/28 Online status of I-485 shows RFE since 11/27, no other online updates
Day 29 12/01 RFE in hand. Requesting last year's tax return even though I sent the previous 2 yrs and current pay stub
Day 34 12/06 Appointment to expedite EAD/AP so she can get SSN to submit last year's taxes and respond to RFE
Day 34 12/06 Called after appointment failed, got told an expedite request will be submitted for EAD/AP
Day 35 12/07 Received call about our RFE/expedite process, said we should have EAD within two weeks
Day 40 12/12 Checked USCIS in the morning and the EAD is in Decision status/AP is in Post Decision
Day 45 12/17 Text of status update, online says EAD card mailed today/AP no change
Day 47 12/19 EAD/AP combo card came in the mail
Day 59 12/31 Left country for 3 weeks
Day 80 01/21 Back in US
Day 83 01/23 Applied successfully for SSN, told two weeks by mail
Day 88 01/28 Social Security Card in hand
Day 133 3/14 Mailed tax returns with RFE (after due date)
Day 138 3/19 Received texts about case and online updates that they are reviewing the response.
Day 141 3/22 Received denial letters dated 3/18
Day 146 3/27 Received text saying that the case was reopened
Day 154 4/02 Text notice that interview scheduling is underway
Day 161 4/09 Text notice interview 10 May
Day 193 5/10 Interview

Day 201 5/18 GC in hand

Filed: Timeline
Posted

Yes, she told us during the interview that the card would be there in 30 days. It took a week to get to us which is right in line with everybody else that had a similar experience at their interview. We did get a lot of texts and emails updating the case, approving, mailing, and delivering the GC. Sometimes it takes other people a few weeks. I'm guessing that because of our 3 total weddings on both sides of the planet, it showed enough evidence to approve us on the spot.

Hi Bazinga, was your interview at Federal Plaza too?

Adjustment of Status

11/13/2012 - File submitted to USCIS

11/30/2012 - Cashed check

12/26/2012 - Biometrics

16/01/2013 - Advanced Parole approved

17/01/2013 - I485 ready for interview scheduling

01/23/2013 - EAD and Advance Parole Combo Document/Card arrives in mail

05/01/2013 - Interview Federal Plaza

06/17/2013 - Notice of Approval

06/20/2013 - Notice of Green Card Production

06/24/2013 - Green Card in hand dancin5hr.gifgoofy.gif

 
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