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Wishin-n-hopin   15

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Scotland
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We sent our application for AOS, EAD and AP in August (2012)to the Chicago Lockbox - I got text messages about 5 days later indicating that all applications had been received. My husband then went for his biometrics appointment in Buffalo and we received combined EAD/AP card the middle of October. Since then, we have heard absolutely NOTHING. When I check the USCIS website, it says that it is still in the "acceptance" phase, and then this is what it says: "On August 10, 2012, your fingerprint fee was accepted and we have mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Your case is being processed at our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you."

As far as I know, we did not receive any additional notice describing how our case would be processed. Is it normal for cases to be sent the the National Benefits Center?? I thought they went to a local office (ours would be Buffalo, NY).

It is now the middle of February....should I be concerned??? I keep thinking that if they needed anything, I would get a letter, or something, right???

I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!! :-)

K-1
03-23-2011.....Sent I-129F application
04-07-2011.....NOA1 (dated 03-30-2011)received
07-15-2011.....NOA2 (No RFE's)- 107 days!! *We were #145 on Igor's list*
08-01-2011.....NVC Received
08-03-2011.....NVC Left
08-11-2011.....Consulate Received
08-15-2011.....Packet 3 Received (1 month since our NOA2)
08-29-2011.....Packet 3 Sent
09-23-2011.....Packet 3 logged at Embassy
10-07-2011.....Packet 4 Received
11-08-2011.....Interview Date - APPROVED!!!!
11-15-2011.....Visa in hand today (delivered by DX)
11-20-2011.....Arrived in the U.S.A.
12-03-2011.....Married

AOS/EAD/AP
08-06-2012.....Sent AOS Packet (EAD and AP)

08-10-2012.....Packet delivered
08-17-2012.....NOA1 with appointment for biometrics
09-04-2012.....Biometrics Appointment
10-12-2012.....EAD & AP approved
10-20-2012.....Received EAD/AP "Combo" card by mail

04-19-2012.....Received approval letter for AOS (No interview & no RFE's!!)

04-25-2012.....Received Green Card in the mail today!!!

ROC
03-24-2015.....Sent ROC Packet

03-27-2015.....Packet delivered
04-01-2015.....Check cashed by USCIS
04-04-2015.....NOA1

04-30-2015.....Biometrics Appointment


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Penny Lane Grand Master

Penny Lane   8,159

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Yes, that transfer is normal. If it had been sent to your local office, you would have been scheduled for an interview.

If they needed anything, they would have let you know.

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,896

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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All AOS cases are sent to the NBC. It will either stay at the NBC and be approved without interview, or sent to your local office in which case you would be informed of an interview there. AOS is taking longer than it used to. Lots of backlog. I believe processing times are around 6-9 months now.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Princesa Ruth Apprentice

Princesa Ruth   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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when was your husband's biometric? as for my case I received my appointment for my appointment in less than a month. I suggest that you should wait up to 2 months because usually it takes 2 months before you receive an appointment for your husband's interview. Just hope and pray for it. everything is possible if you give it all to Jesus :) that's what I always do the whole process up until now. :)

We sent our application for AOS, EAD and AP in August (2012)to the Chicago Lockbox - I got text messages about 5 days later indicating that all applications had been received. My husband then went for his biometrics appointment in Buffalo and we received combined EAD/AP card the middle of October. Since then, we have heard absolutely NOTHING. When I check the USCIS website, it says that it is still in the "acceptance" phase, and then this is what it says: "On August 10, 2012, your fingerprint fee was accepted and we have mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. Your case is being processed at our NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER location. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you."

As far as I know, we did not receive any additional notice describing how our case would be processed. Is it normal for cases to be sent the the National Benefits Center?? I thought they went to a local office (ours would be Buffalo, NY).

It is now the middle of February....should I be concerned??? I keep thinking that if they needed anything, I would get a letter, or something, right???

I would appreciate any advice. Thank you!! :-)

OZ62 Enthusiast

OZ62   17

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Colombia
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We are still waiting... Same boat... in the middle of nowhere....

Yes, it is a very long process... Looks like 6, 7, 8, or more to get this AOS done...

The folks that have interviews, have luck and get theirs done quicker.

The ones that do not require an interview, are stuck at NBC and at their mercy...

Wait... Wait... and Yes, Wait.

I do plan to make some calls when I hit the magic 6 months...

K1 VISA PROCESS
2011-10-24: I-129F Sent from Doral, FL to lock box, Dallas, TX
2011-10-31: Received USCIS NOA1 Letter
2012-04-02 (8:30AM): I-129F Approved. NO RFE!
2012-04-06: Received USCIS NOA2 Letter
2012-06-06: Interview / Approved!!!
2012-06-15: (2:20PM) POE Miami International Airport
2012-06-26: Married

AOS PROCESS
2012-08-31: Sent I-485 and I-765 applications from Doral, FL to lock box, Chicago, IL
2012-09-06: Case accepted and routed to USCIS National Benefits Center for processing
2012-09-13: Received both I-485 and I-765 NOA's (9/6/12) and the Biometrics appointment letter
2012-10-03: Biometrics taken
2012-11-05: I-765 - Approved - Employment Authorization Card production ordered
2012-11-09: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card mailed
2012-11-13: I-765 - Employment Authorization Card received

2013-07-05 (11:45AM): AOS Approved. NO RFE. NO Interview.

2013-07-11: Green Card mailed.

2013-07-12: Received I-797, NOA, Welcome to the USA

2013-07-15: Green Card received.

2016-04-06: Earliest Accepted ROC Filing Date

AOS Approved 7/5/2013:
308 days (10 months & 8 days) since AOS package was sent
302 days (10 months & 2 days) since NOA1
275 days (9 months & 5 days) since Biometrics taken

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