August 2014 Filers

[hopeful_dreamer 1]

oh, and what was the letter about? Was the interview appointmet? i just have to wait..

It was a noa1 for an I-485 form. We're still waiting on the interview appt notice that'll come in later. They resent the noa1 two days after I called them, according to the post mark, and they did have the wrong address on record with the original envelope stating that that was the reason it got returned. For whatever reason you didn't get your letter, they'll have it on record of you trying to right it. If the interview date passes by the time you receive the notice, I read that another couple did a walk-in explaining the reason with proof and they were able to get in. Hope this can help you out.

[hopeful_dreamer 1]

19 days after biometrics and no testing and interview stage yet....

If you go to this link http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php?history=3600, you'll see it takes about 3 months for an interview after getting biometrics done.

[Pickle 65]

If you go to this link http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php?history=3600, you'll see it takes about 3 months for an interview after getting biometrics done.

Which is true, but someone's status can change only a few days after biometrics to "testing and interview" which means their case is in line for an interview. However, they will not receive an appointment date until their local office has one, which can be several months. So your status can be "testing and interview" for 3 months (or more).

[hopeful_dreamer 1]

Which is true, but someone's status can change only a few days after biometrics to "testing and interview" which means their case is in line for an interview. However, they will not receive an appointment date until their local office has one, which can be several months. So your status can be "testing and interview" for 3 months (or more).

Ah I see. Thanks for clearing that up. I just thought that the case status goes from "initial review" to "decision" which usually takes +/- 3 months. I don't even see an area titled "testing and interview". Only when I click the description page do I see a listing for it. Is it common for one's status to change that quickly after biometrics? It's been a week since mine and my case status still remains at initial review :/

[Pickle 65]

Ah I see. Thanks for clearing that up. I just thought that the case status goes from "initial review" to "decision" which usually takes +/- 3 months. I don't even see an area titled "testing and interview". Only when I click the description page do I see a listing for it. Is it common for one's status to change that quickly after biometrics? It's been a week since mine and my case status still remains at initial review :/

I'm not sure how common it is, but there is someone here on this thread who did a biometrics walk-in on September 9, and status change on September 17 to testing and interview. Others waited 3 weeks. That is not an indicator of how fast you will get your interview appointment though (unfortunately for some, fortunately for others). Today has been 14 days for me since biometrics. Hang in there!

[sidelcampeador 18]

I just got an email notification about my i-485. It changed status to Testing and Interview and it says i should be getting a letter with the appointment details. Phew

[vitoralves 4]

I just got an email notification about my i-485. It changed status to Testing and Interview and it says i should be getting a letter with the appointment details. Phew

Congratulations on that.

That's exactly what I've been waiting for. Tomorrow is gonna be 20 days after my biometrics and no testing and interview for me yet.

They are either adressing lots of problems on my application or they forgot about me

[sidelcampeador 18]

Congratulations on that.

That's exactly what I've been waiting for. Tomorrow is gonna be 20 days after my biometrics and no testing and interview for me yet.

They are either adressing lots of problems on my application or they forgot about me

Thanks bro

If you see my timeline it took exactly 10 days for me. Hope you get the noa soon

[ladyliberty 0]

Vitrovalves,

what are you adjusting from? Also, have you been in the US for a long time?

I've read that if you've been hear a long time and let's say maybe adjusting from an H1B, then the background check can take longer due to the long history. Maybe, it could be that? I hope it changes to T and I soon for you, I know it is hard to just be waiting.

[vitoralves 4]

Vitrovalves,

what are you adjusting from? Also, have you been in the US for a long time?

I've read that if you've been hear a long time and let's say maybe adjusting from an H1B, then the background check can take longer due to the long history. Maybe, it could be that? I hope it changes to T and I soon for you, I know it is hard to just be waiting.

J1 from December, 2013.

My name in Portuguese is very common, I wouldn't find strange if they find lots of "hits" of it on my background check. But anyway, this waiting game is very tough, specially seeing almost every timeline here at VJ moving to testing and interview after 10 - 15 days from biometrics

[Pickle 65]

I just got an email notification about my i-485. It changed status to Testing and Interview and it says i should be getting a letter with the appointment details. Phew

Glad your case is moving along!

[Pecker 17]

Ok so my case just updated to RFE Response Review, which obviously means they will be taking a look at the stuff I sent. Anyone knows how long does it usually take for them to review it?

[Pickle 65]

Ok so my case just updated to RFE Response Review, which obviously means they will be taking a look at the stuff I sent. Anyone knows how long does it usually take for them to review it?

I think maybe you can try look in the older filer threads at the signatures/timelines of people who have gone through the same thing. Even though I would think it varies greatly by case, that might still give you an idea of what to expect. Good to hear that they are reviewing it!

[endofitness 2]

Biometrics done!! Hubby went with me. It was pretty fast, less than 10 minutes to be exact.

Glad your case is moving along!

Congrats!

[endofitness 2]

Biometrics done! Hubby went with me. It was pretty fast, less than 10 minutes to be exact.