Green card production after ELIS

[Dee105 1]

Hi guys. Im really worried about my GC.

I already paid the USCIS fee on April 1, 2014 and I arrived here in the US on April 22, 2014.

I'm still on the "accepted" bubble in USCIS ELIS. I need help guys Please.

[NikLR 13,227]

Have you applied for an SSN yet?

Also you haven't yet been here a month, don't be worried. Don't even think about worrying until the 3 month mark.

[sirius 32]

Hi NLR, I went into my ELIS page and looked at my profile and noticed the address part was completely empty. I was a bit dumbfounded, I wouldn't leave that empty if it had come up when I was signing up. Was this something I should have noted before and filled in? I have updated it now with my address and even uploaded my id. At no point did I receive any communication from USCIS regarding this. Do you think this maybe the reason for the delayed? I would hate to think so, cause I would expect some message in my message center asking to fill those details in - but there's nothing. Just wanted to know if everyone else had a similar experience?

Edited May 18, 2014 by sirius

[zhaozi 0]

My timeline for reference:

18th Mar 2014 - ELIS fee paid

12th Apr 2014 - POE

7th May 2014 - Visited SS office

12th May 2014 - SSN received

09th May 2014 - ELIS optimized

16th May 2014 - ELIS Card Produced & Case Closed

19th May 2014 - Card Received

[NikLR 13,227]

Hi NLR, I went into my ELIS page and looked at my profile and noticed the address part was completely empty. I was a bit dumbfounded, I wouldn't leave that empty if it had come up when I was signing up. Was this something I should have noted before and filled in? I have updated it now with my address and even uploaded my id. At no point did I receive any communication from USCIS regarding this. Do you think this maybe the reason for the delayed? I would hate to think so, cause I would expect some message in my message center asking to fill those details in - but there's nothing. Just wanted to know if everyone else had a similar experience?

Likely not. Mine was completely empty (you do not have to update with any ID for a simple address update.) I updated it to make sure that there were no issues as to where to send the green card. Just a precaution on my part, but one I've thought to pass along.

BTW you only POE'd maybe 5 weeks ago... It's not really delayed yet. Remember your endorsed visa is your temporary green card for 1 year.

[AKSinghSingh79 143]

Hi everyone,

My husband just received a notice in the mail to appear for a biometrics appointment in Cleveland on Friday. He is really stressed out. I told him not to worry but I am also a little concerned.

What does this mean and is this a common event nowadays??

Thanks!

[vkrishn 97]

When i contacted USCIS about the status of the card 3 weeks back, i got an email from TSC saying that they are waiting for biometrics to be scheduled and will send a notice about the application center my wife has to go to.

Last week status of my case changed top optimized and uscis case status for I55A (which is Immigrant visa fee that you pay) changed to Card production.

Today, i got an email from USCIS with USPS tracking saying that they mailed the card today and should receive it in a week. USPS tracking says it should reach on Wednesday of this week.

Honestly not sure what is going on and will know when the card comes by mail on Wednesday. I guess for some people they might need another round of biometrics. Don't know the reason though.

[Dee105 1]

Hi vkrishn how long did it they for ur case to change from accepted to optimized?

[vkrishn 97]

Feb 15th: Accepted.

POE: April 10th.

April 21st : Accepted (But date changed to April 21st from Feb 15th)

May 12th: Optimized

May19th: Closed.

So ~3 weeks from accepted to optimized since they start the clock only after POE.

[NikLR 13,227]

Feb 15th: Accepted.

POE: April 10th.

April 21st : Accepted (But date changed to April 21st from Feb 15th)

May 12th: Optimized

May19th: Closed.

So ~3 weeks from accepted to optimized since they start the clock only after POE.

Which makes you the fastest so far.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Right...USCIS case status (cris) page finally tells me new card in production today. Nearly 2 months after being told a new one would be ordered after production of previous one failed! (POE 26 Dec, rest of family received cards 24 Feb.) hope this one makes it

[Dee105 1]

Just checked my status in the USCIS website, so happy my status was updated on APRIL 28, 2014 and the accepted bubble change from "ACCEPTED" to "OPTIMIZED" on MAY 19, 2014. THANK GOD!

[andy10 1]

Hi guys. Im really worried about my GC.

I already paid the USCIS fee on April 1, 2014 and I arrived here in the US on April 22, 2014.

I'm still on the "accepted" bubble in USCIS ELIS. I need help guys Please.

You have nothing to worry about I came here in January paid a week after arrival and still on optimized.

[Dee105 1]

Here's my timeline

March 17 - Visa status says Issued

March 20 - Visa onhand

April 1 - Paid USCIS fee *$165*

April 22 - POE *JFK*

April 28 - Case accepted in USCIS

May 15 - Applied for SSN since after 3wks nothing came on mail eventhough I checked it on the DS-260

May 19 - Accepted to Optimized

Now I'm still waiting for the SSN and hopefully the green card too.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Right...USCIS case status (cris) page finally tells me new card in production today. Nearly 2 months after being told a new one would be ordered after production of previous one failed! (POE 26 Dec, rest of family received cards 24 Feb.) hope this one makes it

Just to add an update, got a call from the congresswoman's office today - it appears that they did in fact spur the production, and have been told to call them back directly if the card does not arrive in the time promised.