November 2014 AOS filers

[andryk 0]

How many of you guys have had you AoS interviews? Or have at least got interview dates? Can you please let us all know? My status on AoS has been stuck on "Fingerprint fee received" for months now!!

No updates for me since 11/26 . Still in "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" too.

I live in Chicago so I guess this is my local USCIS office.

[paul&david 1]

Hello, guys. Well, today I was woken up by a text message that said that my I-485 had been updated: half awake, I ran to my computer, signed in and it said that my I-485 case was approved and the card was ordered!!!

So I guess the officer didn't need that much time to review the case. We were a bit disappointed yesterday after the interview. We didn't know if we had presented enough evidence, if the fact that we are a same-sex couple would hurt us, if they saw anything they didn't like in my long history of US visits, etc. But I guess the officer just needed some more time (a few hours, really). So don't panic if your are not approved on the spot!!!

Edited February 18, 2015 by paul&david

[Limbotastic 0]

I'm stunned at how fast some of you have gotten your work permits and travel permissions! My wife and I filed my paperwork and received our NOA1 in November (the 20th), but didn't receive a call for biometrics until the end of January (which we successfully did the first week of February) and are now just stuck waiting for any kind of response.

[YandP 6]

I'm stunned at how fast some of you have gotten your work permits and travel permissions! My wife and I filed my paperwork and received our NOA1 in November (the 20th), but didn't receive a call for biometrics until the end of January (which we successfully did the first week of February) and are now just stuck waiting for any kind of response.

Hey, the same here. We had the biometrics appointment on Dec 11 ( I think) but no updates since then. I filed the info request and they just send me a letter saying that they are working on the cases as they were received ( yeah, right!) and it has nothing to do with our particular case.

Do you by any chance know if we can file an expedited request after 90 days? I have a job offer and don't know how long it will be waiting for me heh

[Daydreaming 0]

Hi all,

I really need your help. My husband has to visit his country for an emergency. As recommended by our lawyer, we didn't apply for travel papers when we first filed. Is there anything else we can do?

[WiseAndOtherwise 2]

Still "Fingerprint free received" for me too. No interview date.

You're one week ahead of me though. What is your filing office?

My local office is Boston. But it says my file is being processed at the National Benefits Centre. I think the interview will still be in Boston though. Whenever that happens, that is.....

[PerditaD 35]

Congrats guys, lucky you!!!

Hello, guys. Well, today I was woken up by a text message that said that my I-485 had been updated: half awake, I ran to my computer, signed in and it said that my I-485 case was approved and the card was ordered!!!

So I guess the officer didn't need that much time to review the case. We were a bit disappointed yesterday after the interview. We didn't know if we had presented enough evidence, if the fact that we are a same-sex couple would hurt us, if they saw anything they didn't like in my long history of US visits, etc. But I guess the officer just needed some more time (a few hours, really). So don't panic if your are not approved on the spot!!!

[PerditaD 35]

I don't see why you couldn't apply now. Send AP application with NOA 1 from your I-485, include a copy of the biographical page of his passport and his most recent I-94, all that with a request to expedite. Some say you can even do it in person by infopass appointment but I'm not sure if that's the case.

My advice is start another thread in the general AOS forum, more people will reply and possibly have better advice.

The only part I'm not sure about it if you can apply and send expedite request at the same time. Hopefully someone with better knowledge will chip in.

Also, dump the lawyer!

This is from USCIS website

Criteria for Expedited Processing of an Application

USCIS will expedite an application, including an application for a travel document, Form I-131, in certain situations, which may include:

• Severe financial loss to company or person;
• Emergency situations;
• Humanitarian reasons;
• Nonprofit organization whose request is in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States;
• Department of Defense or National Interest Situation (Note: The request must come from an official U.S. Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to the Government.);
• USCIS error; or
• Compelling interest of USCIS.

You may submit an expedite request by contacting the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283, or by submitting a written request and supporting documentation with your application.

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/travel-documents/emergency-travel

Good luck and let us know what happens!

Hi all,

I really need your help. My husband has to visit his country for an emergency. As recommended by our lawyer, we didn't apply for travel papers when we first filed. Is there anything else we can do?

[PerditaD 35]

My AP and EAD got approved!!!!!!!!!! Just got emails and texts from USCIS!

[littleitaly 9]

My AP and EAD got approved!!!!!!!!!! Just got emails and texts from USCIS!

cobgrats! can you share your timeline?

[PerditaD 35]

Sure,,

applications sent November 26th,

they received them on 28th.

Got NOA1 in mail December 6th,

RFE letter december 26th

Biometrics December 31st

They received my RFE response on January 6th

EAD and AP approved February 18th

cobgrats! can you share your timeline?

[littleitaly 9]

Sure,,

applications sent November 26th,

they received them on 28th.

Got NOA1 in mail December 6th,

RFE letter december 26th

Biometrics December 31st

They received my RFE response on January 6th

EAD and AP approved February 18th

we are on the same boat..they received my RFE on Jan 28..wonder if your status is like the following...does your I-485 change?

On January 28, 2015, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxx. Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. You should receive a decision or case update by March 29, 2015, unless fingerprinting or an interview are needed.

[PerditaD 35]

Mine is the same. Just different dates.

we are on the same boat..they received my RFE on Jan 28..wonder if your status is like the following...does your I-485 change?

On January 28, 2015, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxx. Our National Benefits Center office will begin working on your case again. We will mail you a decision or notify you if we need something from you. You should receive a decision or case update by March 29, 2015, unless fingerprinting or an interview are needed.

[noona 0]

No updates for me since 11/26 . Still in "Fingerprint Fee Was Received" too.

I live in Chicago so I guess this is my local USCIS office.

Am in chicago too, application sent 11/15/2014

NOA date: 11/17/2014

Biometrics: 12/11/2014

DEA/AP received: 02/02/2015

AOS changed on 12/22/2014 ready to schedule interview

Any one in chicago received interview notice ?

[C & A 0]

Just got this. So excited!

Interview Is Scheduled

On February 19, 2015, we scheduled you for your interview and mailed you an interview notice for Receipt Number. Your interview is on March 24, 2015. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your interview notice by March 21, 2015, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.