May 2014 AOS Filers

[otter~ 17]

Yeah by the look of it, all the K1 people have mostly not moved to testing and interview yet

Maybe we will all get the interview waiver or something xD

Off topic but we was away all weekend, me and my husband are so sunburnt that's my fault for letting us fall asleep outside ugh!

[NikeS 49]

Aww sorry otter. Take lots of fluids, use a lotion and use pain meds like Ibuprofen (Advil). It will help with the local inflammation as well as pain.

[AmericanLife 39]

Yeah by the look of it, all the K1 people have mostly not moved to testing and interview yet

Maybe we will all get the interview waiver or something xD

Off topic but we was away all weekend, me and my husband are so sunburnt that's my fault for letting us fall asleep outside ugh!

Yeah, listen to Dr. NikeS..lol

Hope you had fun with your man though

[vendar 4]

Just called the USCIS and they submitted an inquiry for me. (about the EAD)

Hopefully this helps the case and it will be approved soon!!

This is so stressful!

[rick313 5]

Hi guys, since this last post, I called USCIS. They told me that they were going to send a service request to my service center and I should sit tight for 15-30 days. I also contacted my senator's constituent services and they said they would "look into it as well". Finally, I also made an infopass appointment for this coming Monday and will raise the issue there, hopefully they will be more responsive.

Anyone had an infopass appointment before? I am wondering what to expect.

Most recent update:

My wife and I went to the service center today (July 14) for our infopass appointment. The officer was really nice, and explained to us that their office is really backlogged, which is why we hadn't received our biometrics notice yet. He then asked my wife for her passport, and he stamped in a green card renewal stamp for another year, and just told us to hold tight.

When we got home, lo and behold, we found the NOA/biometrics appointment letter for us (processed July 9), along with a letter noting that it was issued pursuant to our earlier service request. Thus, from the time our I-751 was processed (May 21) to then (July 9) it took us about 7 weeks just to get biometrics!

My wife's biometrics appointment is July 23. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly from here on out.

[FutureMrs.Lacka 14]

Most recent update:

My wife and I went to the service center today (July 14) for our infopass appointment. The officer was really nice, and explained to us that their office is really backlogged, which is why we hadn't received our biometrics notice yet. He then asked my wife for her passport, and he stamped in a green card renewal stamp for another year, and just told us to hold tight.

When we got home, lo and behold, we found the NOA/biometrics appointment letter for us (processed July 9), along with a letter noting that it was issued pursuant to our earlier service request. Thus, from the time our I-751 was processed (May 21) to then (July 9) it took us about 7 weeks just to get biometrics!

My wife's biometrics appointment is July 23. Hopefully, everything will go smoothly from here on out.

Glad you got a response and your case is moving along!!!

[Mistyyy 11]

Hello Guys

i just realized that in less than 2 months it'll be 2 years since we got married and i know that if you're married more than 2 yrs you're eligible to get the 10yrs GC, what if i receive the interview letter and it's before September 5th should i reschedule it ?

[NikeS 49]

The day you are approved is the date that counts. If it is after your 2nd anniversary, you get the 10 year green card. Note though that if your interview date falls before sept 5th and you ask to be rescheduled, you could add 2-6 months to your wait time.

[NikeS 49]

Sorry that may be too generous - a few weeks - 2,3 months. Remember though you have have a very good reason for requesting a reschedule.

[Mashwme 0]

@ Achraf.. A friend of mine went for her interview and she was one month shy of her 2year marriage anniversary, the officer she had on her interview went ahead and still have her the 10year one. I'd say it depends on your officer or luck of the draw.

[Mistyyy 11]

Sorry that may be too generous - a few weeks - 2,3 months. Remember though you have have a very good reason for requesting a reschedule.

So can i Request the Schedule IF it's before September 5th or they'll just deny the request ?

Is it a good reason to request the reschedule or it should be something more serious ?

Do you get Approved or Denied the Day of the interview or you have to wait ?

Edited July 15, 2014 by Achraf

[rshree 16]

Our I-485 application moved to "testing & interview" status on 30-June-2014, saying that it is "ready" to be scheduled for interview. since then we have been waiting to know WHEN that interview date will be... no updates yet.. I called USCIS & they give the same info that we already know...

it is very frustrating!

I know people might say that it is better than case status not moved at all etc.. But I am just stressed out with this whole process! & venting it out here! Sorry people

[NikeS 49]

@ Achraf in my opinion saying you want to reschedule your interview so it is AFTER your anniversary is not a good reason to reschedule. Most people who request a change, have proof that they are gonna be out of town (trips abroad with tickets, hotel bills and so on) or their spouse will be unavoidably absent but always with documents to back up the claim. Also a family emergency is another reason to reschedule. I advise to just attend your interview whenever it is scheduled and afterwards you could ask (no telling if it will be granted) for the 10 yr GC if it is days/weeks to your anniversary.

Edited July 15, 2014 by NikeS

[MaKo1017 0]

Hello Guys,

I wish i found this website sooner. I have been worried sick that my paper work is taking too long to get processed until i read through the thread and realized i wasn't the only one worried. I hope i updated my timeline the right way and we will all move to interview soon.

wow, you already received your EAD card...mine is still on acceptance and my i485 still on initial review...

so stressful waiting, i always try to make myself busy but i cant help to think about how my case is doing...every morning, i always pray that i already have my good news just like everyone else woken up by a good news that their case were moved to testing and interview or they already have their interview schedule...always, excited to check the mails hoping that they just forgot to email and text me and just send me the notice for my scheduled appointment...before i go to sleep, still hoping that their system were just logged the whole day, reason that ill be receiving the notice late at night....but still....none.... :'(

im sorry everyone for venting my sentiments here....

[Mashwme 0]

@ayne i was surprised that they sent my card out that quickly and i was kinda hoping that they would do the same for my green card but it has not turned out that way so far. The last time they touched my I-485 was 05/27, i check like every hr to see if it will change even though i have already signed up for automatic updates on their website..lol i do everything that you have mentioned and i can't wait for the day that this will be all over... I hope you get your card soon