July 2015 AOS filers

[haloha 0]

hey all,

I need some advice here. I filed for AOS end July 2015, got my EAD/AP end Sept, went for interview on early Dec 2015. Interview went really smooth and short. However, at the end of the interview, the officer gave us a letter saying that my file is being held for review.

So, I went for 2 infopass in Jan & Feb 2016. On the 2nd infopass, the officer at the counter told me that sometimes it might be a delay in name check. She went ahead to check...and indeed, my name check request was sent end July 2015, but no reply since. The officer also told me there is nothing that USCIS or I can do other than waiting, because name check doesnt fall under their jurisdiction.

120 days have passed since my AOS interview -- still no news. I am planning to send a service inquiry first to get a response from USCIS.

Anybody have the same experience? Is there something else I can do? Any advice is appreciated!

[bonzaigirl 13]

I've received a text message this afternoon, from USCIS that my case status had been updated. Last friday, it was changed from "we've received your fingerprint fee... yada.. yada.." to "we've updated your name change..". This afternoon, my USCIS case status had been changed again into "We've approved your case and will be sending your green card ... yada.. yada.."

I got the NPIW last November. So for those in the same waiting boat as I am.. just wait a few bit more.. your greencards will be coming soon.

FYI: my USCIS Field Office is in San Fernando Valley. And when I checked their procesing time, they were working on July 29 but it was dated March 2016. So basically, they should have been working on my case a few weeks back. My advice is to check your current field offices as well to know if your field office has a backlog (like mine). And yes, I too, have an MSC starting case status number. Even if it is Missouri service center, I was told that they (MSC and local field offices) do work hand in hand. Good luck everybody.

[bonzaigirl 13]

Oops sorry, it didn't say that we will be sending your green card, it did say that we will be sending your APPROVAL NOTICE soon... In my excitement, I misses the word approval notice. .. In this day and age, wherein I've learned that TIME and TO WAIT is of the essence, I do so hope that I still will go and get my green card soon.

I've received a text message this afternoon, from USCIS that my case status had been updated. Last friday, it was changed from "we've received your fingerprint fee... yada.. yada.." to "we've updated your name change..". This afternoon, my USCIS case status had been changed again into "We've approved your case and will be sending your green card ... yada.. yada.."

I got the NPIW last November. So for those in the same waiting boat as I am.. just wait a few bit more.. your greencards will be coming soon.

FYI: my USCIS Field Office is in San Fernando Valley. And when I checked their procesing time, they were working on July 29 but it was dated March 2016. So basically, they should have been working on my case a few weeks back. My advice is to check your current field offices as well to know if your field office has a backlog (like mine). And yes, I too, have an MSC starting case status number. Even if it is Missouri service center, I was told that they (MSC and local field offices) do work hand in hand. Good luck everybody.

[Mina_mani10 0]

Oops sorry, it didn't say that we will be sending your green card, it did say that we will be sending your APPROVAL NOTICE soon... In my excitement, I misses the word approval notice. .. In this day and age, wherein I've learned that TIME and TO WAIT is of the essence, I do so hope that I still will go and get my green card soon.

Wow! that's a great news. My case status was also updated this morning and it is ready to be scheduled for an interview. Hooray

[Mina_mani10 0]

hey all,

I need some advice here. I filed for AOS end July 2015, got my EAD/AP end Sept, went for interview on early Dec 2015. Interview went really smooth and short. However, at the end of the interview, the officer gave us a letter saying that my file is being held for review.

So, I went for 2 infopass in Jan & Feb 2016. On the 2nd infopass, the officer at the counter told me that sometimes it might be a delay in name check. She went ahead to check...and indeed, my name check request was sent end July 2015, but no reply since. The officer also told me there is nothing that USCIS or I can do other than waiting, because name check doesnt fall under their jurisdiction.

120 days have passed since my AOS interview -- still no news. I am planning to send a service inquiry first to get a response from USCIS.

Anybody have the same experience? Is there something else I can do? Any advice is appreciated!

Haloha,

Why don't you contact USCIS Ombudsman? They would reply fast. Info-pass is a waste of time as I already had two and nothing happened for my case until I contacted my congressman.

https://cisomb.dhs.gov/oca/form7001.aspx

[Pishi_Pishi 63]

Hi Pishi-Pishi,

Yes, unfortunately I'm still waiting. I went to info-pass sessions, filed multiple inquiries and none of those worked. I just sent my case to our local congressman to see what he can do for me. This is the only solution for cases stuck with federal agencies. I'm hoping with his help I can have my interview scheduled ASAP before my medical exam expires in June. I recommend you to watch the following video on Youtube.

My husbands medical expired already I only put service request and they told me just to wait. This sucks!

[s0hee88 0]

Hi Pishi-Pishi,

Yes, unfortunately I'm still waiting. I went to info-pass sessions, filed multiple inquiries and none of those worked. I just sent my case to our local congressman to see what he can do for me. This is the only solution for cases stuck with federal agencies. I'm hoping with his help I can have my interview scheduled ASAP before my medical exam expires in June. I recommend you to watch the following video on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqMBnGb_TUw

[s0hee88 0]

Are they going to let us take another medical exam once it's already expired? My status is still ready for interview schedule. But as what they told me they're still working on the February filers that was 2months ago.

[Mina_mani10 0]

Are they going to let us take another medical exam once it's already expired? My status is still ready for interview schedule. But as what they told me they're still working on the February filers that was 2months ago.

I think you need to take a new medical exam and give it to them at the interview. I'm not sure, you can ask them.

I checked that your local office (Denver) has processed April 6, 2015 cases by the end of February. I guess they should contact you soon. My local office (San Antonio) has processed September 2015 cases two months ago and I'm still waiting.

Edited April 22, 2016 by Mina_mani10

[punchy 1]

Hi guys. I'm still waiting for an interview as well. We've filed at the beginning of July and I haven't heard anything since.

After 1 SR and 1 infopass, they told me my application was still at NBC.They haven't even transferred it to the local office yet. I don't know what the reason is. What would be the reason for them not to transfer my application? I haven't received any RFEs either.

At this point it's pointless to check local office processing time since my application is not at the field office.

I think all of you who are still waiting, need to know where your application is.

I'm really curious what would be the reason they still keep my application at NBC. Any ideas?

[Mina_mani10 0]

Hi guys. I'm still waiting for an interview as well. We've filed at the beginning of July and I haven't heard anything since.

After 1 SR and 1 infopass, they told me my application was still at NBC.They haven't even transferred it to the local office yet. I don't know what the reason is. What would be the reason for them not to transfer my application? I haven't received any RFEs either.

At this point it's pointless to check local office processing time since my application is not at the field office.

I think all of you who are still waiting, need to know where your application is.

I'm really curious what would be the reason they still keep my application at NBC. Any ideas?

Punchy,

I was notified that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview after I contacted my local congressman. You can either do that or file a case with USCIS Ombudsman. This definitely makes a difference. I don't know how long I need to wait from now to an actual interview date as it may vary from 1-6 months. Good luck and I hope you hear something from them soon.

[punchy 1]

Punchy,

I was notified that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview after I contacted my local congressman. You can either do that or file a case with USCIS Ombudsman. This definitely makes a difference. I don't know how long I need to wait from now to an actual interview date as it may vary from 1-6 months. Good luck and I hope you hear something from them soon.

Hi. Thank you. I already submitted an inquiry to the CIS Ombudsman in Feb. Waiting time for the inquiry was 45 business days. It's passed also.

Based on the answer I'll get from the ombudsman my last option is the congressman.

But it's really strange to me that I haven't received any RFEs or something like that but still they haven't even transferred my case to the local office.

I have to start the renewal process of my EAD next month and my medical will be expired in June. GREAT!

And the worst thing is you can never get an accurate answer from any agency about the reason why it's still pending.

Edited April 26, 2016 by punchy

[Mina_mani10 0]

Hi. Thank you. I already submitted an inquiry to the CIS Ombudsman in Feb. Waiting time for the inquiry was 45 business days. It's passed also.

Based on the answer I'll get from the ombudsman my last option is the congressman.

But it's really strange to me that I haven't received any RFEs or something like that but still they haven't even transferred my case to the local office.

I have to start the renewal process of my EAD next month and my medical will be expired in June. GREAT!

And the worst thing is you can never get an accurate answer from any agency about the reason why it's still pending.

Punchy,

They did not respond about the delay in my info-pass session and they said everything looks good. We are in the same boat and I have to do my medical which expires in June again because it takes a long time to be scheduled for an interview (1-6 months). Let me know how your case goes after you contact your local congressman or senator. Can't wait for this waiting game to be over!! Best of luck

[s0hee88 0]

Do we really need to go through medical again? Aren't they going to consider that we submitted all valid documents before it got expired? hmmm which local offices you're dealing with? Mine is in Denver. I called uscis last week and was told I should be notified in 2 1/2 month (been stucked almost a year from the day I filed) my medical was already expired last January. I asked them about the medical expiration they just told me it's the immigration officer's discretion if they'll ask me to do the medical again or not.. But I hope not ??? *sigh

Edited April 26, 2016 by s0hee88

[Mina_mani10 0]

Do we really need to go through medical again? Aren't they going to consider that we submitted all valid documents before it got expired? hmmm which local offices you're dealing with? Mine is in Denver. I called uscis last week and was told I should be notified in 2 1/2 month (been stucked almost a year from the day I filed) my medical was already expired last January. I asked them about the medical expiration they just told me it's the immigration officer's discretion if they'll ask me to do the medical again or not.. But I hope not ??? *sigh

As far as I know if you go to your interview before the expiration of your medical, you are fine and you don't need to worry about it. Otherwise, you need to take a new medical with you and give it to the officer or they will give you RFE. Again, you can double check with them before your interview. I don't wanna take a risk to be stuck with RFE due to medical exam.