How long is it taking to get scheduled for interviews?

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

I have been waiting patiently to either get our interview scheduled or get my EAD card - nothing has changed in the last 4 weeks and I am anxious on how much longer we are expected to wait

Been married for more than a year

Jan 19, 2013: I-485, I-765, I-130 sent by FedEx

Jan 23, 2013: received by USCIS Chicago Lockbox

Jan 28, 2013: received email/sms notices with case numbers

Feb 04, 2013: received 3 paper I-797 notices (postmarked Jan 28-30 from Lee's Summit, MO)

Feb 05, 2013: walked in at ASC San Jose for Biometrics (previously scheduled for Feb 25, 2013)

Feb 12, 2013: I-485 online status updated to 'testing & interview', other 2 still state 'initial review'

Edited March 11, 2013 by RickyRajput

[hmh33 117]

Continue being patient. EAD is usually approved within 90 days of filing. Your interview notice could come only 2 or 3 weeks before the interview itself.

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Thanks hmh33- my H1-B expires later this month, will have to go on leave without pay if the EAD doesn't arrive Trying to be positive about this experience but could do without such hassle

[hmh33 117]

You could ask your congressperson's office to put in an expedite request on your EAD... also, possibly you could try to "recapture" some days to extend your H-1B status, though I don't know whether it would be worth the trouble and expense of filing for an extension.

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Thanks hmh33 - what is the general process to reach out to the Congressperson's office? I assume that the right person to request EAD expedition here would be my spouse since she is the US citizen

Upon some research, I believe Anna G. Eshoo represents the district we live in

PS: I agree that trying to recapture days to extend my H1B does not look appealing given where I am at

[MrsB2012 10]

You just sent in your application on January 19th. Be patient. We sent ours in on Sept 29th and we're finally going for our interview on Friday. So our process has taken just under 6 months. Obviously some people experience shorter wait times, others longer, I'm not sure there's any way to really know how long yours will take. Try checking the current average wait times for your local office. EAD/AP will probably be approved soon though. Hope you won't have to take leave!

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Thanks Mrs B. Lets hope I get the EAD soon I missed out on submitting an I-131 - might do that if its taking 6 months to even get scheduled for an interview! Meanwhile, good luck for your upcoming interview

[Mariana2012 89]

Thanks Mrs B. Lets hope I get the EAD soon I missed out on submitting an I-131 - might do that if its taking 6 months to even get scheduled for an interview! Meanwhile, good luck for your upcoming interview

I filed around the same time as you and I have my interview on March 21st. You'll probably get a letter soon

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Thanks Mariana - your processing time has been awesome! Goodluck on the interview

Did you use a lawyer? We prepared our application on our own with some help from a friend

[Mariana2012 89]

Thanks Mariana - your processing time has been awesome! Goodluck on the interview

Did you use a lawyer? We prepared our application on our own with some help from a friend

Yes we did, but that does not speed up the process in any way . From what I read here it depends which city you are in when it comes to how fast the interview gets scheduled

Edited March 12, 2013 by Mariana2012

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Arrived home to a surprise - got letter that scheduled my I-485 AOS interview for Apr 10, 2013. I would have preferred my EAD being in the mail but I am thankful for this. Any recommendations on what we should collect in order to prepare for it over the next month?

[Mariana2012 89]

Arrived home to a surprise - got letter that scheduled my I-485 AOS interview for Apr 10, 2013. I would have preferred my EAD being in the mail but I am thankful for this. Any recommendations on what we should collect in order to prepare for it over the next month?

Congratulations ! The short answer would be colect everything that can proove you are a legit couple. Like copies of joint bills, credit cards, medical , car insurance etc + pictures

Edited March 12, 2013 by Mariana2012

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

Thanks Mariana - that helps. As such, I am still perplexed why I didn't get an email notice informing me of the scheduled interview like some of the other folks

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

Thanks Mariana - that helps. As such, I am still perplexed why I didn't get an email notice informing me of the scheduled interview like some of the other folks

I think it depends on the "local offices" too, how crazy busy they are. Some people get their stuff in a breeze, others seem to wait forever...but in the end, what matters is that you're approved. Good luck!

[Zeusrocks4u 2]

I think it depends on the "local offices" too, how crazy busy they are. Some people get their stuff in a breeze, others seem to wait forever...but in the end, what matters is that you're approved. Good luck!

Thanks for your good wishes! At this point, I am just crossing my fingers to get my EAD before my H1-B expires...