January 2014 AOS Filers

[CJC 18]

I've done some research on that and many ppl got their biometrics done as walk-in. You need to have an appointment first, though. Apparently there are some centers that are better about allowing walk-ins than others. Still, if you are so close to yours, once you have the letter, just try and odds are high you will get served earlier.

I haven't found any substantial evidence that early biometrics expedite the process, but who knows?

BTW: I just got my appointment letter. I am not planning on early walk-in; my center is two hours away and I'm scheduled for Feb 13. No big deal waiting two weeks at this point.

Thanks for the info....this is heaps good to know

Take care!

[CJC 18]

As you can see, employment would cause me to cease and desist posting in this thread like the neurotic and obsessive (but cheerfully optimistic) AOS/EAD/AP filing alien I have become...ha ha ha

Have a fantastic day everyone!

[Our Destiny 11]

Hi there, I am sure that it has to be a glitch in the system and that USCIS has your paperwork already....try not to worry, it will all work out. I know, easier said than done right?.....I am already neurotic about the whole thing but it makes more sense to me that someone at USPS hasn't pressed a button on their hand helding signey thing, than a government department not picking up their daily mail

i will try not to worry about. Thanks for the encouragement.

[CJC 18]

i will try not to worry about. Thanks for the encouragement.

We need it in droves don't we? I remember being on edge through the K1 process and it all worked out in the end. Time on our hands doesn't help with the worry, but I know we will make it through in the end regardless of the bumps in the road and false starts

[Nurseling 34]

Hi there, I am sure that it has to be a glitch in the system and that USCIS has your paperwork already....try not to worry, it will all work out. I know, easier said than done right?.....I am already neurotic about the whole thing but it makes more sense to me that someone at USPS hasn't pressed a button on their hand helding signey thing, than a government department not picking up their daily mail

Your right thank you for the reassurance as of today it's still saying waiting to be picked up and that can't be right. So I can only assume what you said with someone not signing and updating is the case here. I will wait till next week before I panic lol

[CJC 18]

Your right thank you for the reassurance as of today it's still saying waiting to be picked up and that can't be right. So I can only assume what you said with someone not signing and updating is the case here. I will wait till next week before I panic lol

Who knows, tonight at 10.15pm they might send you emails with case information! That is what happened to me. I hope it will be the same for you

[Nurseling 34]

Who knows, tonight at 10.15pm they might send you emails with case information! That is what happened to me. I hope it will be the same for you

Thanks CJC

The USPS website says delivered just now. Actually was delivered on the 27th it was the usps that didn't update their system. So thank god.

So yours took two days before a text was sent from uscis? Was that just them accepting the application?

Thanks for the help

[CJC 18]

Just checked my mail box - I have received my Biometrics appointment notice for 02/11..yay! Seems this part is quite speedy. I hope those waiting get theirs soon also.

[Nurseling 34]

Just checked my mail box - I have received my Biometrics appointment notice for 02/11..yay! Seems this part is quite speedy. I hope those waiting get theirs soon also.

That was quick. When did you file AOS ?

[usganda 0]

My I-485,I-130,I-131 and I-765 was sent 1/18 with 2 day priority mail , and it was lost for few days no updates I filed a claim and they found it. Delivered 1/25 but there's still no notification.

[CJC 18]

Thanks CJC

The USPS website says delivered just now. Actually was delivered on the 27th it was the usps that didn't update their system. So thank god.

So yours took two days before a text was sent from uscis? Was that just them accepting the application?

Thanks for the help

So happy to hear that Nurseling.....fantastic news.

I sent my stuff in on the 15th, they received it on the 16th but I didn't get the email/text notice until around 10.15pm January 20th. The hard copy notices arrived on the 25th and today I received my biometrics appt, This part moves really quick, which is a relief. On USCIS status thing, my EAD/AP cases are at the 'Initial Review' stage, however my AOS is still on 'Acceptance' stage and all cases were last touched on 01/22. Hopefully that helps with timing for you.

So far just finger and toe counting as far as days go and it seems to be the norm, which is great. Hope you hear really soon...fingers crossed

Take care

[MaleAlpha 314]

Hi CJC. That's nice that at least there's been some progress. I filed mine on 01/14/2014 and they received it on 01/16/2014 so looking at your timelines, I believe they might have already sent my biometrics letter too lol. Good luck!

[Royo1 2]

So my rfe was for my joint sponsor. Try asked for taxes and w2 and proof of citizenship of my co sponsor. I did send tax transcripts and copies of the W2 now I am confused. Do they not accept tax transcripts? I thought it was just as good as a copy of the returns. The proof of citizenship I get. Somehow that missed me and I didn't send it. I also sent photo copies of marriage and birth certificate. Only now I am hearing this is not accepted. I guess I will throw in a few originals in there too. Phew!!

[MaleAlpha 314]

CJC. That provides some relief. My case status also shows I-130 and I-765 both at initial review whilst I-485 is at the Acceptance stage. I guess it doesn't imply they aren't working on it..since you got your biometrics and we have the same timelines. I heard after the biometrics, everything begins to move a little faster. Are you planning on doing an early walk-in? And filing for an expedited EAD? Looks like it comes in handy when you do. There are folks who did it and got their EADs around 40 days of filing instead of the usual 60+ days.

[kiki2013 0]

does anyone know if i could still receive a biometrics appointment in the mail while my RFE is pending?

It says online that on jan 24th they mailed me an RFE letter for AOS..still nothing in the mail...

they initally received my AOS application on Jan 10th i believe. How long after they receive it do they send the biometrics appt letter?

also, from people's experience and research, how long do you think it takes after biometrics to actually have the green card interview or EAD card mailed?