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Hey all,

So,I just came back from a successful walk-in at ( Whitehurst DR, Dallas). It took only about 10 mins. 5 mins to convince them (to let me in)and 5-6 mins for the process. I'd gone in at 3:35pm; the center closes at 4pm. Actually, I sneaked in. (Well, almost!)

They were reluctant initially, and I had to explain why I landed there unceremoniously ( all sweaty, panting for breath, cos I had jogged for over an hour trying to find the tiny building hidden behind a Cici's). Anyway, I was told outright near the gate that I should enter if I have an appointment ( I ignored). I was asked again why I came late and if I have an appointment (I ignored again). Then, it was my turn :D I announced loudly that I traveled and walked a great deal to be on time and requested the front desk to help me with my fingerprints. By this time the senior officer overheard us, she asked me why I didn't re-schedule for a later date, if not 12/18. I told her that's impossible, I want to get it done today, since you guys are not busy and I'm here before 4pm :P And lo! Suddenly she agreed and added that just this once, she'll do it. I was profusely thanking all the Immigration Gods and Goddesses, for this. Before I knew it, it was done.

Actually, My biometric notice has been sitting with my lawyer since 11/26. Damn! And I decided to go today for a walk-in :( That means I delayed it for 2 weeks :/ I was so determined to get this walk-in done successfully (Had heard from several others that this particular location doesn't take walk-in's.) Yaay, it's done! :star:

Few notes:

1) Either go super early in the morn or before closing time. They'll be less busy at these times.

2) Unless you want to regret later, dress well/look good before your walk-in. This advice is for Women and for Men! Cos these are the pics that will go on your card eventually.

3)Even if they deny entry at the start, cite your reasons and request them to accommodate you.

4)I took my passport as an ID and the biometric notice. That's all.

Overall, it was super easy and fun. Praying that all of us achieve success in our endeavors.

Goodluck and peace to all!

That's really awesome you didn't take no for an answer, anything we can do to speed up the process. Also, I agree with all of your "few notes", I decided it was better to go early and I definitely dressed up.

Thanks for sharing and I wish you continued success with your AOS.

Got my EAD / AP card. It was sent via Priority Mail (USPS).

Thank you USCIS.

All th ebest for all of you....

Time line

I've been in awe of your timeline from jump. Congrats!!! Keep us posted as far as interview goes.

I just received a call about our problem with not having an SSN, can't file taxes, can't give a return for the I-485 without the taxes, etc. They said they will expedite the EAD and try to get the AP expedited as well. Hopefully, we get a combo card. He said to expect it within two weeks. Believe me, I would have rather not had all of the trouble with the impossible RFE than having to try the expedite route. I think the only reason why it will be getting expedited is because of the conundrum. I explained that I did send in the previous two years' tax returns instead of last year's (which is allowed) which seemed to help. I explained that because we are 'in process', we can't get issued an ITIN, which helped. Financial and religious reasons had no effect on the process.

Glad to hear that you're making some kind of head way with your situation. Hope everything continues to go smoothly.

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 (edited)

Okay, the EAD has been approved online as of Dec. 11. I hope the card is received prior to New Year's Eve or we are going to void it by leaving the country! Can't move dates of flights...

Just checked another receipt number and the AP is in post-decision status as well so it is going to be a combo card.

Edited by bazinga

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

Okay, the EAD has been approved online as of Dec. 11. I hope the card is received prior to New Year's Eve or we are going to void it by leaving the country! Can't move dates of flights...

Just checked another receipt number and the AP is in post-decision status as well so it is going to be a combo card.

That's really great! Something tells me you'll be able to make your trip without forgoing you AOS application. Send postive vibes your way.

Playing the waiting game now. News of EAD or interview, I"ll take whichever comes.

All the best everyone! Don't abandon this thread, let's stay in touch!

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 (apr) Country: Australia
Timeline
Posted

Okay, the EAD has been approved online as of Dec. 11. I hope the card is received prior to New Year's Eve or we are going to void it by leaving the country! Can't move dates of flights...

Just checked another receipt number and the AP is in post-decision status as well so it is going to be a combo card.

They are all combo cards, I believe and they have been for a while.

We became a couple : 2011-05-29
I visited him : 2011-10-28 - 2011-11-17
He visited me (and my crazy family) : 2012-02-05 - 2012-02-17
I-129F Sent : 2012-02-05
I-129F NOA1 : 2012-02-14
I entered on VWP to stay 3 months: 2012-04-11 - 2012-07-03
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Went to get my medical done for interview in Australia (much cheaper in the US and I was already here):2012-05-20
Medical issue diagnosed
K-1 petition cancellation request sent to CSC : 2012-06-01
Married: 2012-06-21
Filed for AOS : 2012-08-08
NOA1 : 2012-08-10
Biometrics : 2012-09-14
EAD approved : 2012-10-16
Applied for SSN : 2012-11-01
Received SSN : 2012-11-13
Received interview notice :2012-12-27
Interview- APPROVED :2013-01-28
Green card received :2013-02-04
Baby girl born :2013-03-09

Filed for ROC :2014-12-05
NOA :2014-12-11
Biometrics : 2015-01-15

ROC Approval : 2015-05-14

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

Just got a text saying the case was updated. Looked online and the card has been mailed!

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

Hi I am a November filer.......from December 6 I was able to see my i485 case status on line from a MSC# it on testing and interview and today my i130 and i765 show up online and it in initial review ... Is this good or bad ...thanks

Nov 1- Sent i130,i485 and i765 ups

Nov 2- received at Chicago lockbox

Nov 7- email t text for all 3

Nov 9- checks cashed

Nov10-received hard copy for all 3

Nov12-received biometric apptment Dec 6

Dec 6-biometric done

Jan 2-received hard copy for interview Jan 31

Jan18-EAD Approved

Jan28-received EAD card

Jan 31-interview got approved

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

Sounds normal. If you haven't had your biometrics appointment yet, expect to get a letter that will schedule it. Check out timelines in signatures and add your own if you feel like it. Not only does it help others that can compare their filing with yours, but it helps keep track of if for you, too. That way you can look at certain steps and figure out when your next one should take place. If you do want to, earlier in the thread I put up how to edit your signature.

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

Hi bazinga ....try doing by timeline.....yes i did my biometric on dec 6

Nov 1- Sent i130,i485 and i765 ups

Nov 2- received at Chicago lockbox

Nov 7- email t text for all 3

Nov 9- checks cashed

Nov10-received hard copy for all 3

Nov12-received biometric apptment Dec 6

Dec 6-biometric done

Jan 2-received hard copy for interview Jan 31

Jan18-EAD Approved

Jan28-received EAD card

Jan 31-interview got approved

Posted

I was finally able to see my case status for the first time today (12/18) for all 3 cases with MSC #s.

It says that both I-130 and I-765 are in initial review while the I-485 is in the testing and interview stage.

I pray I get an interview date this week, as well as EAD approval.

Any other November filers able to see their case status online now?

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

Posted

Hi bazinga ....try doing by timeline.....yes i did my biometric on dec 6

Welcome Tshana,

I did my biometrics on the 6th as well, we seem to be in the same boat as far as status updates. I don't think there's anything to worry about.

All the best!!!

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: Citizen (pnd) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Congratulations to all those who had their EAD/ AP approved!

Just saw my status update online for the 1st time too, I-485: Interview and testing and the rest: Initial review. Hopefully, everyone here is able to see their updates online now.

Now, that brings me to another question. While, we're waiting for the interview so fervently, are we ready yet? B-) I was thinking, maybe we all could discuss the list of documents, preparations for the interview, other general to-do lists etc.

Also, I did a sneak peek, and noticed that most September filers have received their GC. Although some Oct,Sept,Aug filers have yet not received their interview date, due to a slow office. Hopefully for all of us, things will proceed smoothly!

All the best guys :)

Posted

Congratulations to all those who had their EAD/ AP approved!

Just saw my status update online for the 1st time too, I-485: Interview and testing and the rest: Initial review. Hopefully, everyone here is able to see their updates online now.

Now, that brings me to another question. While, we're waiting for the interview so fervently, are we ready yet? B-) I was thinking, maybe we all could discuss the list of documents, preparations for the interview, other general to-do lists etc.

Also, I did a sneak peek, and noticed that most September filers have received their GC. Although some Oct,Sept,Aug filers have yet not received their interview date, due to a slow office. Hopefully for all of us, things will proceed smoothly!

All the best guys :)

I like your suggestion to prep for the interview.

With my initial application, I sent lots of pictures, joint bank account statement, and joint medical insurance.

I need to print the pictures again and probably organize them into an album.

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

Posted

Welcome Tshana,

I did my biometrics on the 6th as well, we seem to be in the same boat as far as status updates. I don't think there's anything to worry about.

All the best!!!

Hi FavoredOne

Thank you...Yes we are in the same boat as far as status up date....All the best also!

Nov 1- Sent i130,i485 and i765 ups

Nov 2- received at Chicago lockbox

Nov 7- email t text for all 3

Nov 9- checks cashed

Nov10-received hard copy for all 3

Nov12-received biometric apptment Dec 6

Dec 6-biometric done

Jan 2-received hard copy for interview Jan 31

Jan18-EAD Approved

Jan28-received EAD card

Jan 31-interview got approved

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Vietnam
Timeline
Posted

EAD/AP card came last night.

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: AOS (pnd) Country: Jordan
Timeline
Posted

Hi guys ! went to do biometrics for wife yesterday and was sent back - evidently she had some cooking cuts on her thumb and needs to heal ! hopefully we can walk in next week after Christmas.

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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