July 2013 filers

[frenchtoast 0]

Received my date for Interview - October 2

[MrsHello 2]

Filed only for EAD - no updates or news.. Online status is still on initial review

That was indeed, quick!

Our filing (for Mr. Hello's) AOS/ EAD/ AP are still in the acceptance and he did his biometrics on August 25. Really hoping to hear soon! *fingers crossed*

[d2477 2]

That was indeed, quick!

Our filing (for Mr. Hello's) AOS/ EAD/ AP are still in the acceptance and he did his biometrics on August 25. Really hoping to hear soon! *fingers crossed*

I did my biometrics on 08/22 and haven't heard anything yet. Should I hear something soon?

[canuck-in-chitown 2]

I did my biometrics on 08/22 and haven't heard anything yet. Should I hear something soon?

You may get updated soon to "Testing and Interview" for your I-485. That could mean you'll be given notice of your interview date in the next few days...or, as in my case and that of several others, you may end up waiting, and waiting, for 30-90 days (as per some recent filers) to hear anything. All the best though, two late July filers already have been issued notice of early October interview dates, so there is hope!

All the best!

[meshike79 3]

Hi everyone,

Just received a text and email notification stating that my I-485 has been moved to the "Testing and Interview" stage!!. This is way sooner than I expected given that New York City seems to be moving way slower. So I am expecting an interview date sometime mid October.

[Sahara24 5]

Hi everyone,

Just received a text and email notification stating that my I-485 has been moved to the "Testing and Interview" stage!!. This is way sooner than I expected given that New York City seems to be moving way slower. So I am expecting an interview date sometime mid October.

That's really good congrats

For me it was fast as well but the worst is waiting for AP and EAD did not get any update yet

Even though my interview falls in the 17th of this month.

Good luck in getting everything fast and smooth

My time line

Day (1) July 12 package received at USCIS

Day (5) July 16: 11.53 pm Email and text received

Day (9) July 20: NOA by mail

Day (15) July 26: Biometrics letter for 08/13/2013

Day (19) July 30: biometrics walk in

Day (32) Aug 12: Received text and email alerts I-485 changed to testing and interview. @ 6.50 PM

Day (36) Aug 16: Received text and email alerts interview date Sep 17. @ 6.50 am

Day (39) Aug 19: Hard copy interview in mail @ 11 am. Interview day Sep 17 @ 9 am.

[d2477 2]

You may get updated soon to "Testing and Interview" for your I-485. That could mean you'll be given notice of your interview date in the next few days...or, as in my case and that of several others, you may end up waiting, and waiting, for 30-90 days (as per some recent filers) to hear anything. All the best though, two late July filers already have been issued notice of early October interview dates, so there is hope!

All the best!

I also just got an email/text saying my I485 has been updated to "Testing and Interview" - so cool!

[canuck-in-chitown 2]

Received text and emails for the approval of AP (I-131) and EAD (I-765) is in card production. Hoping for a miracle turnaround to be able to travel Friday because my sisters wedding is Saturday!

No news on an interview date yet. Thursday will mark 30 days, so I will call USCIS as per their instructions, and hope I can get through to a tier 2 person to find out what's up, but I am just happy to at least be going back to work, and to travel home for the first time almost 2 years!

@Sahara24: I wonder if you may not recieve EAD/AP because of how soon your interview is now? Still hoping it will come though!

[meshike79 3]

looks like New York is moving pretty fast!

[Sahara24 5]

Received text and emails for the approval of AP (I-131) and EAD (I-765) is in card production. Hoping for a miracle turnaround to be able to travel Friday because my sisters wedding is Saturday!

No news on an interview date yet. Thursday will mark 30 days, so I will call USCIS as per their instructions, and hope I can get through to a tier 2 person to find out what's up, but I am just happy to at least be going back to work, and to travel home for the first time almost 2 years!

@Sahara24: I wonder if you may not recieve EAD/AP because of how soon your interview is now? Still hoping it will come though!

Hey congrats, well I believe your interview day letter will come as soon you get your cards.

I have been looking at different timelines some people get the AP/ EAD before interview then the interview immediately comes after. Others like my situation they get the interview letter then 5 days before the interview day they receive their AP and EAD. so hopefully by next week I have them. I need the EAD because I have a job offer.

[Anna Grant 169]

Congrats to people who are getting confirmation of interviews.

I really need to speak to someone to try to get my EAD expedited, if at all possible, as I have a job waiting on my EAD. I know that 1-800-375-5283 is the NCSC number but I know my case was sent to NBC/MSC from the receipt numbers. Am I able to speak to NBC direct or do I need to do it through the number above?

[shopsta 5]

Congrats to people who are getting confirmation of interviews.

I really need to speak to someone to try to get my EAD expedited, if at all possible, as I have a job waiting on my EAD. I know that 1-800-375-5283 is the NCSC number but I know my case was sent to NBC/MSC from the receipt numbers. Am I able to speak to NBC direct or do I need to do it through the number above?

That's the right number to call. Here is a link about the criteria you have to fulfill to be considered for and granted expedition: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=16a6b1be1ce85210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

I did it last week and met the non profit criteria, but the job fell through due to the organization losing their funding. That's the trouble with non-profits! I called the number, spoke to someone and then they forwarded my request and two days later USCIS emailed me and asked me to fax them the job offer. So, if you meet one of the expedition criteria, it's worth a shot!

[shopsta 5]

Just checked online and saw that my 1-485 has been updated to "testing and interview." Great! We signed up for the text and email alerts, but have not been receiving them. Strange.

[Anna Grant 169]

That's the right number to call. Here is a link about the criteria you have to fulfill to be considered for and granted expedition: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=16a6b1be1ce85210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

I did it last week and met the non profit criteria, but the job fell through due to the organization losing their funding. That's the trouble with non-profits! I called the number, spoke to someone and then they forwarded my request and two days later USCIS emailed me and asked me to fax them the job offer. So, if you meet one of the expedition criteria, it's worth a shot!

I phoned them and they went through the list of criteria. I said that the only one I could say is 'financial hardship' but I said that whether it was 'severe' or not is open to interpretation! The whole immigration process has taken a year and my funds are severally depleted. They were fine with that and have submitted my request. It's even more pressing for me now as I've recently passed my state license exam to sell life insurance but I can't apply for the license until I have my EAD!

[shopsta 5]

I phoned them and they went through the list of criteria. I said that the only one I could say is 'financial hardship' but I said that whether it was 'severe' or not is open to interpretation! The whole immigration process has taken a year and my funds are severally depleted. They were fine with that and have submitted my request. It's even more pressing for me now as I've recently passed my state license exam to sell life insurance but I can't apply for the license until I have my EAD!

They will probably email you and ask you to fax them evidence that proves your financial hardship. The final wait to receive the work authorization and greencard is certainly frustrating! I hope they expedite it for you. Fingers crossed!