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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
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I guess I'll be a bit patient with online status checks.

Ok now I'm a bit worried. Still no sign of mail for the biometrics appointment. Hopefully it's because of holiday shipping/ Hurricane Sandy.

Don't worry FavoredOnes! Yours should be here anytime soon now :) Also, if I were you, I would try calling the customer service number they sent on the receipt to check on your status.

Goodluck!

Posted (edited)

Don't worry FavoredOnes! Yours should be here anytime soon now :) Also, if I were you, I would try calling the customer service number they sent on the receipt to check on your status.

Goodluck!

Thanks! I ended calling and was on the phone for what seemed like ages but I was told that I'm already scheduled for a biometrics appointment. I was told that my appointment notice is already on the way and to follow the instructions on it, hopefully I get it soon.

Signature updated!

Edited by FavoredOnes

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: H-1B Visa Country: India
Timeline
Posted

I filed AOS i130 , i485 and EAD on Nov 23

Package received by USCIS lockbox on Nov 26

As on date Dec 4, received nothing, no email, SMS nor the checks were cashed.

Bit worried on the status of the application

My H1 is expiring on Dec 31.

I called USCIS toll free and was put on an endless wait for 2 hours and then I dropped off...

Can I file my h1 extension now! Will it affect my AOS

Any suggestions

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

Hi Nari,

From what I've been reading, when you put in the AOS paperwork, your status is 'pending' and your current visa at the time of acceptance of the package is voided. You are still considered to be here legally. I'm unfamiliar with the H visa. We submitted our paperwork in October and it was returned to us--the entire packet--because my wife forgot to sign one area of the I-485. It took them a couple of weeks to send the packet back to us, which we signed and resent the next day. They accepted the return on the 7th of November. So it took maybe just under a month to have the packet accepted by the USCIS.

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: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Thanks! I ended calling and was on the phone for what seemed like ages but I was told that I'm already scheduled for a biometrics appointment. I was told that my appointment notice is already on the way and to follow the instructions on it, hopefully I get it soon.

Signature updated!

That's great news! :D Once you get a hard copy, were you planning on a walk-in? I was planning one, will see how it goes.

Also, I checked on my MSC receipt number again, no luck though. :unsure:

Everyone else here on the forum, Hows it going guys? Lets keep each other posted.

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jordan
Timeline
Posted

Things seem to move along fine on this end. Our bio metrix appointment is 12/20 ( two days befor our Christmas trip for 10 days to california !) so that worked out well for us. We hope to have an interview scheduled by end of January/early Feb.

I am waiting on my I130 to be transfered to the NBC as i had submited a single I130 originaly then decided to ASO for my wife. so from what i hear and know this shouldn't effect the processing time ( keeping my fingers crossed).

My wife's I94 expires 1/26 but she should be fine as the ASO process grants her permission to stay until the process is complete.

Hope all is well for everyone !

Day 11/14 Mailed AOS Package

Day 11/16 AOS Package Accepted

Day 11/20 Received Text with receipt numbers

Day 11/21 Checks cashed

Day 11/26 -Letter for Biometrix - its on 12/20

Day 12/20/ went to do biometrics, turn away as wife has a cut on thumb - will try to walk in next week

Day 12/28 - bio metrics done ! - walked in San Diego as we were visiting my in laws.

Day 1/4/2013 - received text/email that case is ready to be scheduled for interview !

Day 1/15/2013 - received hard copy letter to let us know interview is on 2/12 !

Day 1/17/2013 - received text/email that EAD has been approved

Day 1/26/2013 - received EAD card

Day 2/12 - interview done - approved on spot!

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

I filed AOS i130 , i485 and EAD on Nov 23

Package received by USCIS lockbox on Nov 26

As on date Dec 4, received nothing, no email, SMS nor the checks were cashed.

Bit worried on the status of the application

My H1 is expiring on Dec 31.

I called USCIS toll free and was put on an endless wait for 2 hours and then I dropped off...

Can I file my h1 extension now! Will it affect my AOS

Any suggestions

As bazinga said, after filing for AOS you won't have to worry about your status/ H1 extension. You're automatically considered legal as you are waiting on a pending AOS application.

About the status of your case, you might want to try calling again.

I got a receipt 14 days after I'd applied, just to give you an idea. Don't worry, as hopefully your's should be here in a few days.

Goodluck! :)

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

I updated my timeline for everyone, hope it helps. Please do the same if you can by going up to the top right, clicking settings under your name, and clicking the Profile tab and selecting change signature. That little bit of effort helps EVERYONE here. Thank you! Wish everyone luck! :)

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: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted (edited)

I filed AOS i130 , i485 and EAD on Nov 23

Package received by USCIS lockbox on Nov 26

As on date Dec 4, received nothing, no email, SMS nor the checks were cashed.

Bit worried on the status of the application

My H1 is expiring on Dec 31.

I called USCIS toll free and was put on an endless wait for 2 hours and then I dropped off...

Can I file my h1 extension now! Will it affect my AOS

Any suggestions

Also, check this vital information. It will answer your questions. Basically when you are on H1B (and F1 visa), along with an active pending AOS application you can still choose to be on H1B and continue working on your current EAD if you apply for an extension.That way even if your AOS is denied you won't have to leave the country and can continue with your H1B. However,once you use your marriage based EAD/do not apply for an extension, your status will have changed to ''pending AOS''.That decision is upto you.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/otheraos

Edited by Cosmic Play
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

So since we are leaving in the middle of our process (see signature), we could apply for a K-3 spouse visa without cancelling our process? I will verify that at our Thursday InfoPass appointment. 240 dollars for peace of mind is worth it.

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

Posted

That's great news! :D Once you get a hard copy, were you planning on a walk-in? I was planning one, will see how it goes.

Also, I checked on my MSC receipt number again, no luck though. :unsure:

Everyone else here on the forum, Hows it going guys? Lets keep each other posted.

So I got my hardcopy NOA for biometrics in hand today, it was mailed out on the 28th. Apparently my landlady had it. Glad that's over.

I will attempt a walk-in, as I live not too far from the ASC. We'll see how it goes. If anyone has experience with walk-ins the 60th st Brooklyn ASC.

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: India
Timeline
Posted

Got a text that caed will be delivered in 7 days

Time line

Oct 2009- got Married

June 2010- POE Newark H1B

July 2012 Perm applied

Sep 2012 Perm approved

Oct 2012 Medical evaluation with Civil Surgeon. TB skin test & Blood test cleared.

Nov – 6 2012 My attorney submitted I 140 & I 485 for me and 485 for my wife

Nov - 8 2012 Texas Center received the application

Nov - 14 2012 NOA sent

Nov - 19 2012 NOA for AOS , AP, EAD received for me and my wife

Nov - 21 2012 Biometric appointment notice received (appointmnet Date Dec-12-2012)

Dec - 01 2012 Got a text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 03 2012 Another text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 05 2012 (6 am) Got a text that they have mailed my card to the address on my file

Dec - 05 2012 (6 pm) Got a text that USPS has picked up my card and will be delivered in 7 days

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Bahamas
Timeline
Posted (edited)

Got a text that caed will be delivered in 7 days

Congrats that's really quick. I hope that mine is like that gods willing

Time line

Oct 2009- got Married

June 2010- POE Newark H1B

July 2012 Perm applied

Sep 2012 Perm approved

Oct 2012 Medical evaluation with Civil Surgeon. TB skin test & Blood test cleared.

Nov – 6 2012 My attorney submitted I 140 & I 485 for me and 485 for my wife

Nov - 8 2012 Texas Center received the application

Nov - 14 2012 NOA sent

Nov - 19 2012 NOA for AOS , AP, EAD received for me and my wife

Nov - 21 2012 Biometric appointment notice received (appointmnet Date Dec-12-2012)

Dec - 01 2012 Got a text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 03 2012 Another text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 05 2012 (6 am) Got a text that they have mailed my card to the address on my file

Dec - 05 2012 (6 pm) Got a text that USPS has picked up my card and will be delivered in 7 days

Really great news. Congrats. I wish mines can be like that cause I really bored at home n need to work. That might be a record lol lol......I'm jealous lol

Edited by Storm24

AOS

Day 00: Nov/20/12: AOS Package sent(all Forms)

Nov/23/12: at 9:27 A.M.Package signed and recieved

Nov/29/12: Check cashed

Dec/03/12: Recieved Receipts and Biometrics appointment

Dec/20/12: Biometrics appointment

Jan/2/13. : received email an text. Ready for Testing and interview

Jan/23/13: text and email that EAD and AP approved!!!! Yes!!!!!!!

Day 70: Jan/29/13: Card/Document Production

Day 73: Feb/01/13: Recieved EAD card.

Day 101: recieved text/email that AOS interview is April 2nd.

Day--- : AOS approved for green card. Got stamp in passport.

Posted

Got a text that caed will be delivered in 7 days

Congrats!!! That's record timing.

Sending out loads of positive vibes to all.

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: Jordan
Timeline
Posted

Got a text that caed will be delivered in 7 days

Time line

Oct 2009- got Married

June 2010- POE Newark H1B

July 2012 Perm applied

Sep 2012 Perm approved

Oct 2012 Medical evaluation with Civil Surgeon. TB skin test & Blood test cleared.

Nov – 6 2012 My attorney submitted I 140 & I 485 for me and 485 for my wife

Nov - 8 2012 Texas Center received the application

Nov - 14 2012 NOA sent

Nov - 19 2012 NOA for AOS , AP, EAD received for me and my wife

Nov - 21 2012 Biometric appointment notice received (appointmnet Date Dec-12-2012)

Dec - 01 2012 Got a text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 03 2012 Another text and email that my AP and EAD are approved and Card in production

Dec - 05 2012 (6 am) Got a text that they have mailed my card to the address on my file

Dec - 05 2012 (6 pm) Got a text that USPS has picked up my card and will be delivered in 7 days

great ! sounds like you are moving along ! i am still waiting on notificating for EAD

Day 11/14 Mailed AOS Package

Day 11/16 AOS Package Accepted

Day 11/20 Received Text with receipt numbers

Day 11/21 Checks cashed

Day 11/26 -Letter for Biometrix - its on 12/20

Day 12/20/ went to do biometrics, turn away as wife has a cut on thumb - will try to walk in next week

Day 12/28 - bio metrics done ! - walked in San Diego as we were visiting my in laws.

Day 1/4/2013 - received text/email that case is ready to be scheduled for interview !

Day 1/15/2013 - received hard copy letter to let us know interview is on 2/12 !

Day 1/17/2013 - received text/email that EAD has been approved

Day 1/26/2013 - received EAD card

Day 2/12 - interview done - approved on spot!

 
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