Houston filers 2015 report

[TXR21 2]

Oh wow can't believe it takes so long in Houston! I guess I will just wait patiently lol I'm an early Nov 2015 filer haha

PD: Nov 10th here! So bummed it's taking so long! I know of 2 other relatives that filed under their son Feb 4th of this year 2016 and they already received their GC! Happy for them but bummed that I have not heard anything!

[bmtran 0]

Hi,

I am so happy that we just received a letter from USCIS stating that our AOS for parent of US Citizen approved, PR Card will be sent within 3 weeks.

I just wanted to say thank you to all VJ members from whom I learned a lot helpful information. Please keep up your works and good luck to all who are waiting for their update.

My info: (hope it helps)

Houston, TX

Filed I130, I485, and EAD together

US Citizen sponsoring visa-overstayed parent

Filed: 8/28/2015

EAD Approved: 11/1/2015

GC Approved: 4/29/2016

No interview

Again, thank you all and good luck on your journey!

[Yelli 8]

Just wanted to give you guys an update.

Had our interview on Tuesday the 3rd and got approved on the spot! They only asked us simple what's her/his name, dob, etc. questions. Looked at our photos and said she was convinced and that was it. Then her and my husband kept talking about Comcast and AT&T since my husband works for Comcast and hers for AT&T but used to work for Comcast lol

[Wooderz 314]

Joining this thread to stay in the loop. October 2015 K1 AOS filer. I'm so over USCIS.... my I-129F TSC rage is coming back lately.

[cassieyu83 1]

We got approved on spot too. Grilled us for an hour, but it's all good. I have a confusion and hope ppl got approved can answer.

My passport stamp said my work authorization expires in May 17th, 2017, while my green card has an expiration date of May 17th 2018. And I clearly remembered the interviewer saying I can apply for Permanent Green Card next year. But now I am super confused. When can I apply for removal the conditional status after all?

[Katherine93 30]

Any 2015 Nov filers out there? I was checking the USCIS processing time but which one should I check? Houston field office or TSC?

[Henry357 70]

Any 2015 Nov filers out there? I was checking the USCIS processing time but which one should I check? Houston field office or TSC?

Houston Field Office.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

Houston Field Office.

You have not had interview letter yet?, or interview ?

[simpl_ 0]

Any 2015 Nov filers out there? I was checking the USCIS processing time but which one should I check? Houston field office or TSC?

Filed in October with an RFE from November, still haven't heard anything from them... So annoying cause I wanted to try filing the FAFSA for my wife (currently a student) but can't without a GC and the FAFSA is due in two days...

[Henry357 70]

You have not had interview letter yet?, or interview ?

My interview is tomorrow.

[Katherine93 30]

Filed in October with an RFE from November, still haven't heard anything from them... So annoying cause I wanted to try filing the FAFSA for my wife (currently a student) but can't without a GC and the FAFSA is due in two days...

I think you can apply first, although you won't be able to the actual award until you have the green card. That's what my school told me, it may be different elsewhere though.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

My interview is tomorrow.

Good luck, I'm sure it will all be good

Filed in October with an RFE from November, still haven't heard anything from them... So annoying cause I wanted to try filing the FAFSA for my wife (currently a student) but can't without a GC and the FAFSA is due in two days...

I see we are in for a long interview wait, well that's fine, even more time to gather new evidence, as long as they send employment card, we will be so happy, and make even a better life.

Hope you hear something very soon.

Congratulations.

Just wanted to give you guys an update.

Had our interview on Tuesday the 3rd and got approved on the spot! They only asked us simple what's her/his name, dob, etc. questions. Looked at our photos and said she was convinced and that was it. Then her and my husband kept talking about Comcast and AT&T since my husband works for Comcast and hers for AT&T but used to work for Comcast lol

[simpl_ 0]

I think you can apply first, although you won't be able to the actual award until you have the green card. That's what my school told me, it may be different elsewhere though.

Really? I'll see if I can pull up and complete an application! International student fees are so much more than resident, so anything the govt can subsidize would be great... Esp considering we are already filing joint tax returns!

[Katherine93 30]

Really? I'll see if I can pull up and complete an application! International student fees are so much more than resident, so anything the govt can subsidize would be great... Esp considering we are already filing joint tax returns!

Yes I was able to apply for FAFSA but of course it said I had to have the actual permanent residency to receive any award. Either way, I think it wouldn't hurt to apply at this moment since it's due soon!

Are you paying the international tuition? I think it may also depend on the school, but at my school (U of H) once I filed for AOS, I went to the international student office and changed my status to permanent residency pending (you need to show them the receipt notice). I was able to change my tuition status to resident since I had lived in the state for over 12 months. I'm paying resident tuition now! It's saving me over 20k...so I would check with the school and see if they can offer you resident tuition

Edited June 30, 2016 by Katherine93

[simpl_ 0]

Yes I was able to apply for FAFSA but of course it said I had to have the actual permanent residency to receive any award. Either way, I think it wouldn't hurt to apply at this moment since it's due soon!

Are you paying the international tuition? I think it may also depend on the school, but at my school (U of H) once I filed for AOS, I went to the international student office and changed my status to permanent residency pending (you need to show them the receipt notice). I was able to change my tuition status to resident since I had lived in the state for over 12 months. I'm paying resident tuition now! It's saving me over 20k...so I would check with the school and see if they can offer you resident tuition

I went onto the site, but it says I have to provide my wife's SS# in order to proceed... how did you complete the application without the SS#?

Also, my wife does go to UH as well, but she's tried twice to change status to get Texas residency after filing for AOS and neither time has it been successful. The registrar said that the rule is that you have to live in Texas for 12 months *after* filing for AOS, and not just 12 months (she's been here for almost three years now, but only filed for AOS in October...)