November 2014 Filers

[Asgardian 38]

Hi daydreaming,

Ok, that is the standard message acknowledging that they received everything. Some people get a "Ready for Interview" after that. I did not get that, mine went straight to "Interview scheduled".

Did you end up going Monday?

What I would to too, is call the USCIS # on April 5th, because that reaches your 60 days waiting for an RFE response. They SHOULD give you an answer before the 60 days. It says on the notice "unless you have fingerprints or interview" they will make a decision.

[Daydreaming 0]

Hi daydreaming,

Ok, that is the standard message acknowledging that they received everything. Some people get a "Ready for Interview" after that. I did not get that, mine went straight to "Interview scheduled".

Did you end up going Monday?

What I would to too, is call the USCIS # on April 5th, because that reaches your 60 days waiting for an RFE response. They SHOULD give you an answer before the 60 days. It says on the notice "unless you have fingerprints or interview" they will make a decision.

Hello,

Yes, I went. The lady I spoke with pretty much told me it doesn't seem like anything will happen with our file anytime soon even though the 60 days is almost over. She said it has a lot to do with the fact that it took us 2 months to reply to the RFE (wasn't our fault but our lawyer's) and that their office is backed up. Thank you for the reply, I'll try to call on the 5th. This is all so frustrating, we need to visit my country soon or I'll lose all of my money there and we still haven't received our travel document.

[Asgardian 38]

Hi there,

Well, don't always believe what they say on Infopass. I also went for an appointment. I went on March 6th, the lady said "Don't even think about April. Your interview might be for May or June IF they approve or accept your RFE, assuming there won't be anyting else. When you name enters the queue, we're scheduling interviews for 35 days away" - Bottom line, my interview was scheduled 6 days later for April 14th. A little over a month after my Infopass.

You just never know, try to keep busy searching other things.

I thought you received your EAD. Your timeline says you received EAD on 2/23. You can travel with it.

[Daydreaming 0]

Hi there,

Well, don't always believe what they say on Infopass. I also went for an appointment. I went on March 6th, the lady said "Don't even think about April. Your interview might be for May or June IF they approve or accept your RFE, assuming there won't be anyting else. When you name enters the queue, we're scheduling interviews for 35 days away" - Bottom line, my interview was scheduled 6 days later for April 14th. A little over a month after my Infopass.

You just never know, try to keep busy searching other things.

I thought you received your EAD. Your timeline says you received EAD on 2/23. You can travel with it.

Thank you, that was helpful!! Our lawyer didn't apply for I-131, so unfortunately we can't leave yet.

The person we spoke with said it looks like it will take 6-8 months. I know they have to over-estimate, so hopefully its sooner.

[Asgardian 38]

What??? I am sorry. What kind of lawyer is that???!!!!

[MikeNZ1984 44]

Still waiting for my interview to be scheduled.

That said I did travel to mexico for the last week and re entered the USA today without a problem (my entry stamp expired on Nov 17 last year).

[Asgardian 38]

Hey Mike,

I'm sorry! How long has it been since you answered the RFE?

[kitkat072 0]

I got Notice of Potential Interview Waiver from USCIS. Has anyone got it? Does anyone know how long it will take for them to issue me the GC?

[Leo7777 243]

I got Notice of Potential Interview Waiver from USCIS. Has anyone got it? Does anyone know how long it will take for them to issue me the GC?

Those on this sub-forum are AOS from Student, Tourist or Work visa.

They don't get Interview Waiver.

K-1 Visa Group has a different sub-forum, and there they can tell you more about Interview Waivers.

Here is the website: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/131-adjustment-of-status-case-filing-and-progress-reports/

[kitkat072 0]

Those on this sub-forum are AOS from Student, Tourist or Work visa.

They don't get Interview Waiver.

K-1 Visa Group has a different sub-forum, and there they can tell you more about Interview Waivers.

Here is the website: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/131-adjustment-of-status-case-filing-and-progress-reports/

I thought this is for those who got married to Americans? Am I in the wrong place?

[MikeNZ1984 44]

Hey Mike,

I'm sorry! How long has it been since you answered the RFE?

4th January.

So that is 85 days ago.

[Asgardian 38]

4th January.

So that is 85 days ago.

Did it say they were going answer in 60 days? Most RFEs give 60 days to answer. Did you call or go for an Infopass?

[MikeNZ1984 44]

Did it say they were going answer in 60 days? Most RFEs give 60 days to answer. Did you call or go for an Infopass?

I've got my EAD and my AP, I'm in no rush to get my greencard straight away. I can do 99% of the things I'd do with a green card anyway. Sure I'd like to get the interview out of the way and relax, but not having a date yet doesn't worry me. If I didn't have a work permit or AP it would be an entirely different matter.

[Asgardian 38]

I've got my EAD and my AP, I'm in no rush to get my greencard straight away. I can do 99% of the things I'd do with a green card anyway. Sure I'd like to get the interview out of the way and relax, but not having a date yet doesn't worry me. If I didn't have a work permit or AP it would be an entirely different matter.

Oh, I see! I also got my EAD/AP before my RFE answer, that's good. I would still advice to call them and try to see what's going on. The earlier you get your green card, the earlier you can become a USC and have all the benefits that come with it. Even if you don't 'need it'. Good luck!

[MikeNZ1984 44]

Oh, I see! I also got my EAD/AP before my RFE answer, that's good. I would still advice to call them and try to see what's going on. The earlier you get your green card, the earlier you can become a USC and have all the benefits that come with it. Even if you don't 'need it'. Good luck!

Both myself and my wife are already dual citizens (I'm NZ/UK, she is USA/Malta), that said - I can see where me getting citizenship faster would be a benefit once she finishes her masters if she goes for a Government/Defense related job. That said, citizenship also has obligations, like USA taxation on foreign income etc.

I'll give it a week or so, lawyers are suggesting it should be soon, they aren't sounding worried.

I've already travelled and returned so now I have my freedom - I'm happy. For me, citizenship isn't the goal, it's being with my wife.