September 2014 AOS Filers

[icebryker 21]

Got NOA1 text and email a few minutes ago.

[jhoanRob 2]

Got NOA1 text and email a few minutes ago.

omg! they received mine last sept. 19 but still no feedback from them yet..

[AuroreJeremy 26]

Got NOA1 text and email a few minutes ago.

Awesome! Congrats

We can always hope...I've been going loopy not working. And California is ridiculous with drivers licenses. I'm pretty sure I can get one after I get the ead/ap...if I have to wait for the green card I'll scream.

Oh well. I kind of expected the ap/ead to take 3-4 months so any less than that is a blessing...it is government though. It'll take as long as it takes.

Same here! It's frustrating feeling that you can't do anything but wait! I'm hoping to get my driver's license as soon as I have EAD/AP too! I'm so ready!!

[Snorlux 58]

For anyone in New York State, you might be happy to find out that we once we get our hard copy NOAs in the mail we are eligible for Medicaid because we are now considered "lawful present immigrants" (Note how we are not 'permanent' immigrants since our status is pending). And this does not affect the affidavit of support because it is excluded as per USCIS law, and even if it wasn't, New York State law says its excluded anyways because Medicaid here is paid entirely by the State without any federal money so in essense you are not using federal government money

[Ben&Les 1]

For anyone in New York State, you might be happy to find out that we once we get our hard copy NOAs in the mail we are eligible for Medicaid because we are now considered "lawful present immigrants" (Note how we are not 'permanent' immigrants since our status is pending). And this does not affect the affidavit of support because it is excluded as per USCIS law, and even if it wasn't, New York State law says its excluded anyways because Medicaid here is paid entirely by the State without any federal money so in essense you are not using federal government money

Really! Any idea how that works exactly, i.e. the sign up process?

Had my biometrics this morning, had to pretty far out on the D line (almost as far as Coney Island). The USCIS center was in this semi-abandoned shopping center. Weird location. People were friendly & helpful though. It took about 30mins so that's good! For people with a name-change, make sure you bring your marriage certificate. They asked for it 3 times.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes on average between the bio-appointment and the card production? I saw someone with 4 days, but I'm taking that as a very rare exception...

[Snorlux 58]

Really! Any idea how that works exactly, i.e. the sign up process?

Had my biometrics this morning, had to pretty far out on the D line (almost as far as Coney Island). The USCIS center was in this semi-abandoned shopping center. Weird location. People were friendly & helpful though. It took about 30mins so that's good! For people with a name-change, make sure you bring your marriage certificate. They asked for it 3 times.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes on average between the bio-appointment and the card production? I saw someone with 4 days, but I'm taking that as a very rare exception...

You apply through www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov but since we don't have a social security number it cannot verify my identity online and I need to call According to NY State we are currently PRUCOLs lol.. that's a funny name for adjustment of status applicants

Some quotes from an NY State website i found:

"New York City is a city of immigrants. More than 3 million residents are foreign-born. There are more health insurance and health care options for immigrants in NYC than in many other states."

"Getting health insurance through NY State of Health will not affect your immigration status. It will not be held against you if you apply to change or renew your immigration status."

• The information you provide on the application is only used to see if you or your family members are eligible for health insurance.
• The federal government has said online here and here, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed in a letter, that information from the marketplaces is protected and it won’t be used against immigrants or members of their households for other purposes."

I am on the phone with them now to learn more.. will post another update about this soon.

[Ben&Les 1]

You apply through www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov but since we don't have a social security number it cannot verify my identity online and I need to call According to NY State we are currently PRUCOLs lol.. that's a funny name for adjustment of status applicants

Some quotes from an NY State website i found:

"New York City is a city of immigrants. More than 3 million residents are foreign-born. There are more health insurance and health care options for immigrants in NYC than in many other states."

"Getting health insurance through NY State of Health will not affect your immigration status. It will not be held against you if you apply to change or renew your immigration status."

• The information you provide on the application is only used to see if you or your family members are eligible for health insurance.
• The federal government has said online here and here, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed in a letter, that information from the marketplaces is protected and it won’t be used against immigrants or members of their households for other purposes."

I am on the phone with them now to learn more.. will post another update about this soon.

Cool! Thanks. The website isn't really working on my end. I will just wait for my EAD card so I can apply for a SSN and *then* do Medicaid.

Can't wait until I get some kind of update on the paperwork!

[icv21 110]

Really! Any idea how that works exactly, i.e. the sign up process?

Had my biometrics this morning, had to pretty far out on the D line (almost as far as Coney Island). The USCIS center was in this semi-abandoned shopping center. Weird location. People were friendly & helpful though. It took about 30mins so that's good! For people with a name-change, make sure you bring your marriage certificate. They asked for it 3 times.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes on average between the bio-appointment and the card production? I saw someone with 4 days, but I'm taking that as a very rare exception...

Hi!! I took my biometrics last Tuesday and still no changes in my uscis case.... I will be sharing when I have some news. I think it's very random about the dates. But I wish you good luck!!!

They never asked me about my marriage certificate and I changed my name too

[AuroreJeremy 26]

Really! Any idea how that works exactly, i.e. the sign up process?

Had my biometrics this morning, had to pretty far out on the D line (almost as far as Coney Island). The USCIS center was in this semi-abandoned shopping center. Weird location. People were friendly & helpful though. It took about 30mins so that's good! For people with a name-change, make sure you bring your marriage certificate. They asked for it 3 times.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes on average between the bio-appointment and the card production? I saw someone with 4 days, but I'm taking that as a very rare exception...

Congrats on your biometrics! 4 days wow! That would be awesome! But usually it takes a little longer than that. I had my biometrics on sept 24 and my EAD/AP status still hasn't changed

[lala1 21]

So my EAD appears to be lost in the mail somewhere..It says delivered on their website but there was nothing in the mail box when I checked.. I've searched this website for similar cases and it seems to be a common thing with USPS losing important pieces of Federal mail .. really ? How can they be so careless ? I've seen several threads of people complaining about them losing their green cards and or EAD's and tell them they claim no responsibility for the loss. How can someone pay almost $2000 in fees only to have their cards end up being lost in the mail somewhere or handled by an unreliable postal system? Ridiculous.. I've opened an 'inquiry' with USPS and they said that will take them 1 business day, and I spoke to a supervisor at USCIS and they are telling me that I have to refile and pay a fee of $380 even though I've already paid $1490 in fees and have a pending AOS, They claim no responsibility.. absolutely ridiculous

[icv21 110]

So my EAD appears to be lost in the mail somewhere..It says delivered on their website but there was nothing in the mail box when I checked.. I've searched this website for similar cases and it seems to be a common thing with USPS losing important pieces of Federal mail .. really ? How can they be so careless ? I've seen several threads of people complaining about them losing their green cards and or EAD's and tell them they claim no responsibility for the loss. How can someone pay almost $2000 in fees only to have their cards end up being lost in the mail somewhere or handled by an unreliable postal system? Ridiculous.. I've opened an 'inquiry' with USPS and they said that will take them 1 business day, and I spoke to a supervisor at USCIS and they are telling me that I have to refile and pay a fee of $380 even though I've already paid $1490 in fees and have a pending AOS, They claim no responsibility.. absolutely ridiculous

WHAT!!!? that's ridiculous!!! How would the make you pay again.

Since what date it says delivered???? Is there any chance it is still in a USPS office/truck...???

I read a post last week about someone's green card being delivered to a wrong adress too......... but you never think it's going to happen. With all the things we have to worry about..mail handling is totally out of our control

[AuroreJeremy 26]

So my EAD appears to be lost in the mail somewhere..It says delivered on their website but there was nothing in the mail box when I checked.. I've searched this website for similar cases and it seems to be a common thing with USPS losing important pieces of Federal mail .. really ? How can they be so careless ? I've seen several threads of people complaining about them losing their green cards and or EAD's and tell them they claim no responsibility for the loss. How can someone pay almost $2000 in fees only to have their cards end up being lost in the mail somewhere or handled by an unreliable postal system? Ridiculous.. I've opened an 'inquiry' with USPS and they said that will take them 1 business day, and I spoke to a supervisor at USCIS and they are telling me that I have to refile and pay a fee of $380 even though I've already paid $1490 in fees and have a pending AOS, They claim no responsibility.. absolutely ridiculous

I'm so sorry I've read the same thing several times here on VJ. I can't believe they can lose mail like that. Especially mail that is so important. That is so ridiculous that you would have to pay $380 to refile!!! Really?! It's not even your fault! Like this whole process is not expensive enough. So unfair! I hope that the "inquiry" to USPS is going to work.

[icv21 110]

Got NOA1 text and email a few minutes ago.

Congrats!! getting closer to biometrics letter!

[tj86 16]

lala my heart goes out to you. That is unbelievable they would carelessly lose important documents, then charge an additional fee to replace a document you did not lose.Its already difficult to pay uscis fees but they need to be a little bit more careful with federal documents. I hope and pray that they find your document. Stay positive.

[lala1 21]

lala my heart goes out to you. That is unbelievable they would carelessly lose important documents, then charge an additional fee to replace a document you did not lose.Its already difficult to pay uscis fees but they need to be a little bit more careful with federal documents. I hope and pray that they find your document. Stay positive.

Thank you so much .. I was so frustrated, It took us months to come up with that money too smh, so inconsiderate. I am supposed to start a job this week and everything. Trying to keep a calm and positive mind right now to get things dealt with the best way, I am going to try to go to the post office in person and see if I can get any help that way