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ALIENRJ187
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Get ready for our in depth interview story people. I hope it helps some people prepare for their own interviews. TL;DR at bottom. We prepared for our interview by taking all our copies of forms with

The Fogles
The Fogles

Hi there! Of course I can share my experience So my biometric appointment was at North Broadway, Chicago but I assume all offices have the same routine/process (i'm guessing). My appointment was

happiness268
happiness268

I will join the update list AOS/EAD/AP Sent - January 21st, 2016 AOS/EAD/AP Text/Email Received - January 28th, 2016 I haven't received my NOA hardcopy yet.

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AirConditioner515 Explorer

AirConditioner515   15

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I got my NOA1 on the 29th of January but still no letter for biometrics! Should I be worried?

You definitely should have already called and spoke to Tier 2. At least a couple of weeks ago.

There is a high possibility that your Biometrics date already passed or the USCIS (don't know how this happens) doesn't have your address on file.

It should be stickied somewhere: If you haven't received your Biometrics letter by 2 weeks post NOA1 date, you need to call and speak to Tier 2 immediately.

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canadafiance   4

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You can reschedule, yes. Bit of a pain in the butt though, so only recommended for emergencies. People have done it successfully.

i know it seems silly to worry about that so early because what are the chances that I'd have the AOS interview the 1 or 2 days of the whole year that i know I'll be doing something i cannot by any means reschedule... with my luck, odds are against me lol.

AirConditioner515 Explorer

AirConditioner515   15

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I rang USCIS but the woman wouldn't put me on with someone from tier 2 and she filled a status report or something. Should I ring them back and ask to speak to someone from tier 2 again?

Unfortunately, status report means nothing.

Yes, request to speak to Tier 2. Tier 1 does not have the information Tier 2 does. Tier 1 basically has the same info you do. Tier 2 has all the details (whether your biometrics was scheduled, whether a letter was sent out, etc.)

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themartinez Contributor

themartinez   1

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:oops:

I just received a text update that a 'Request for Initial Evidence' has been mailed. Any idea how long it takes for RFE to actually reach by mail? Also, do you guys know if I can call USCIS to know what the RFIE is about?

I am traveling for the next 10 days and am worried that this will complicate matters of a timely response from my end.

It is one of those things that can take a long time or no time at all. I received my letter a day after they changed my status on USCIS.

TabeaK Proficient

TabeaK   517

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Sadly, you cannot call USCIS to find out about the RFE. Gotta wait for the letter.

K1 time line

 


I-129F sent: 12/23/2014
NOA-1: 12/29/2014
NOA-2: 06/05/2015 (158 days)
NOA-2 hardcopy: 06/11/2015 (6 days post NOA-2, 164 days total)
Sent to NVC: 06/16/2015 (11 days post NOA-2, 169 days total)
NVC receive: 06/25/2015 (20 days post NOA-2, 178 days total)
NVC case no: 06/30/2015 (25 days post NOA-2, 183 days total)
NVC left: 07/02/2015 (27 days post NOA-2, 185 days total)
Case Ready: 07/07/2015 (32 days post NOA-2, 190 days total)
submitted DS-160, paid visa fee.: 07/21/2015 (46 days post NOA-2, 204 days total)
Packet 3 sent: 07/25/2015 (50 days post NOA-2, 209 days total)
Pack 4 received: 07/30/2015 (55 days post NOA-2, 214 days total)
Medical: 09/17/2015 Interview: 09/23/2015 (108 days post NOA-2, 268 days total)
Interview Result: Approved Administrative Processing: 09/23/2015
CEAC Status Issued: 09/24/2015
Visa in hand: 09/28/2015
POE: 12/29/2015 Wedding: 01/11/2016


AOS Time Line

 

AOS package mailed: 01/13/2016
AOS package received: 01/20/2016 (day 1)
AOS NOA-1 text/email: 01/23/2016 (day 3), actual NOA-1 date 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/22/2016 (day 2)
AOS check cashed: 01-25-2016 (day 5) Got 6 month NJ driver's license: 01-25-2016
3x NOA-1 hardcopies: 02/03/2016 (day 14)

Biometrics letter: 02/05/2016 (day 16) Biometrics appt (Elizabeth, NJ): 02/17/2016 (day 28)

EAD and AP approved email/txt: 03/29/2016 (day 67)

GC approval email/text: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

I-797 for I-765/I-131 in mail: 04/04/2016 (day 74)

EAD/AP delivered: 04/05/216 (day 75)

GC card being mailed status update: 04/07/16 (day 77)

GC received: 04/11/16 (day 84 post AOS NOA-1)

DONE WITH USCIS FOR 21 MONTHS!

ROC Window opens: 01/04/2018

 

ROC Time Line
ROC package mailed to Vermont 01/04/2018
ROC package received at Vermont 01/08/2018 (day 0)
Check cashed: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
NOA-1 date: 01/09/2018 (day 1)
NOA-1 received: 01/16/2018 (day 8 )
Biometrics notice received: 02/09/2018 (day 32)
Biometrics appointment: 02/23/2018 (day 46)
Received 18-month extension letter: 08/13/2018 (day 209)
ROC Approved: 03/09/2019 (day 425)
Card Received: 03/16/2019  (day 432)
Whoisalopecia Apprentice

Whoisalopecia   0

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You definitely should have already called and spoke to Tier 2. At least a couple of weeks ago.

There is a high possibility that your Biometrics date already passed or the USCIS (don't know how this happens) doesn't have your address on file.

It should be stickied somewhere: If you haven't received your Biometrics letter by 2 weeks post NOA1 date, you need to call and speak to Tier 2 immediately.

I just talked to someone from tier 2 and they said that my biometrics letter hasn't been sent out yet, hopefully that's the truth.

AirConditioner515 Explorer

AirConditioner515   15

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I just talked to someone from tier 2 and they said that my biometrics letter hasn't been sent out yet, hopefully that's the truth.

Well, that's a somewhat promising sign then.

I was told the same thing for over a week when I called. Although it was Tier 1 that said this to me.

If it'll make you feel better and give you some peace of mind, I'd say to call back and speak to another Tier 2 rep.

The only reason I say this is because I spoke to 3 Tier 2 reps in one day and was given a completely different answer by all 3 reps.

Javilasardar Explorer

Javilasardar   10

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Thanks TabeaK and themartinez. I will just try and be patient then. :-)

This news of receiving RFE really sucks. I really hope they don't want 2015 tax returns of my I-864 co-sponsor. My mother-in-law (the co-sponsor) tends to file taxes at the very last moment, and I donno how in the world I can make her file taxes a bit early, if I need to.

N400 Timeline

  • 09/23/2019: Applied and paid online. Received a receipt number immediately.
  • 09/24/2019: USCIS online estimate is April 2020 
  • 09/28/2019: NOA1 received in my mailbox
  • 09/28/2019: Biometrics appointment scheduled [waiting for notice]
  • 10/04/2019: Biometrics appointment notice received in mailbox 
  • 10/17/2019: Biometrics appointment in Revere, MA completed
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS status changed to "we reviewed your biometrics"
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS online estimate is March 2020
  • 01/01/2020: Interview scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020
  • 02/05/2020: Interview expected in Boston
  • 02/04/2020: Received interview de-scheduled [ugh!]
  • 02/11/2020: Interview scheduled for March 10, 2020
  • 03/10/2020: Interview passed. N-400 Approved.
  • 03/11/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 04/23/2020 [cancelled  because of COVID-19]
  • 06/05/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 06/23/2020. 
  • 06/23/2020: Naturalization oath ceremony anticipated.

 

I-751/ROC Journey

  • 05/09/2018: ROC window opened
  • 07/19/2018: ROC package sent to VSC
  • 07/20/2018: NOA1 sent extending Green Card by 18 months (So, Feb. 2020)
  • 07/25/2018: NOA1 received by me
  • 07/30/2018: USCIS online case status - recognizes case no. but has no update
  • 08/11/2018: Biometrics appointment letter received dated 08/03/2018
  • 08/22/2018: Biometrics appointment completed
  • 08/23/2018: Fingerprint review completed (according to USCIS online case status)
  • 09/04/2019: Card in production
  • 09/09/2019: Card mailed
  • 09/10/2019: Card picked up by USPS
  • 09/12/2019: Card received in my mailbox [valid until 09/2029]

 

J-1 to AOS JOURNEY

  • 12/2014: Married USC spouse 
  • J1 waiver procedures begun in 9/2014. That was completed in 12/2015.
  • 01/19/2016: Mailed AOS package through attorney (Day 0)
  • 01/20/2016: Received by NBC acc. to receipt notices (Day 1)
  • 01/27/2016: Fingerprint fee received (Day 7)
  • 01/29/2016: Soft touch by USCIS
  • 02/01/2016: Received NOA1 by mail for I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 (Day 12)
  • 02/12/2016: Biometrics letter received for 02/24 (Day 23)
  • 02/18/2016: USCIS I-612 approval notice received in the mail [J-1 visa's 212(e) waiver] 
  • 02/24/2016: Biometrics completed at Boston ASC (Day 34)
  • 03/09/2016: Text & email update that RFIE has been mailed for I-485 (Day 48) 
  • 03/14/2016: Hardcopy of RFIE received (Day 53)
  • 03/23/2016: RFIE response delivered to USCIS by Fedex (Day 62)
  • 03/24/2016: Text update that USCIS received RFIE response (Day 63)
  • 03/25/2016: Placed EAD expedite request by calling USCIS due to job offer (Day 64)
  • 03/28/2016: Requested Congressman's office to follow-up (Day 67)
  • 03/29/2016: USCIS emailed requesting fax of job offer letter; Congressman also forwarded offer letter (Day 68)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-765 'card being produced', then 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-131 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 04/04/2016: Text notification for I-765 that 'card was mailed' (Day 75)
  • 04/05/2016: Notice of Approval of EAD/AP received in the mail (Day 76)
  • 04/07/2016: EAD/AP card received (Day 77) 
  • 07/05/2016: Interview notice received for 08/09 in Boston USCIS (Day 166)
  • 08/09/2016: Interview. Approved on the spot (Day 201)
  • 08/11/2016: Online update that card was mailed (Day 203)
  • 08/15/2016: Approval notices of I-485 and I-130 received in the mail. Hours later, green card also received in the mail. (Day 207) 
  • 08/25/2016: Applied for new SSN card without DHS restrictions
ken&katie Newbie

ken&katie   2

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Thanks TabeaK and themartinez. I will just try and be patient then. :-)

This news of receiving RFE really sucks. I really hope they don't want 2015 tax returns of my I-864 co-sponsor. My mother-in-law (the co-sponsor) tends to file taxesarrow-10x10.png at the very last moment, and I donno how in the world I can make her file taxes a bit early, if I need to.

From what I have heard and gathered, 2015 tax documents are only required if you file after April 16th,someone correct me if I am wrong . Also I just noticed that they updated the poverty guidline figures on march 1st , have also heard that as long as you filled before march 1st, you are adjudicated under the previous figures. Any one with some knowledge or info on that?

FherJess Community Regular

FherJess   15

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Thanks TabeaK and themartinez. I will just try and be patient then. :-)

This news of receiving RFE really sucks. I really hope they don't want 2015 tax returns of my I-864 co-sponsor. My mother-in-law (the co-sponsor) tends to file taxes at the very last moment, and I donno how in the world I can make her file taxes a bit early, if I need to.

If the RFE has to do with the I-864 for your joint sponsor, they will most likely request that you send in the most recent tax return, in your case, it would be for the year 2014 because a) she has yet to file her 2015 taxes and b) the April 15th deadline hasn't passed yet.

So if she hasn't filed her 2015 taxes yet, her most recent taxes would be 2014.

We received an RFE for my husband's joint sponsor I-864 and the letter requested most recent tax return. The joint sponsor has already filed their 2015 taxes so they gave us a copy of their 2015 transcripts and we sent that.

Now we are waiting for any news.

Good luck! Hope the RFE is a quick and easy one to reply to.

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happiness268 Explorer

happiness268   14

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Congrats.

This sounds about right. I got an RFE at the end of February. So I think they are going through their rounds of acceptances for our submission period.

Just checked our case status online.

As of March 8, 2016, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number *************, for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice.

There are good days ahead my friends. The other two case numbers we received still say the same thing since the end of January.


Congrats.

Ok so I Just checked my status and it says as of March 8 your case will be scheduled for an interview I am so thankful..

Is this normal because the employment authorization status has not changed it still say the same thing that they have received it... Anyone else has this happen.


Hey,

I'm sorry to hear.

I got my RFE on a Wednesday and Received it to the following Monday, I think. I have the dates in my signature. I sent it back on the following Wednesday and received confirmed of receipt yesterday.

:oops:

I just received a text update that a 'Request for Initial Evidence' has been mailed. Any idea how long it takes for RFE to actually reach by mail? Also, do you guys know if I can call USCIS to know what the RFIE is about?

I am traveling for the next 10 days and am worried that this will complicate matters of a timely response from my end.

ROC Timeline 

ROC Package Sent: May 3rd, 2018

ROC Package Received: May 4th, 2018 (VSC)

NOA1 Date: May 30th, 2018

Biometrics Notice Date: 06/15/2018 

Biometrics Notice Received: 06/23/2018

Biometrics Appointment Date: 07/05/2018 

NOA (18 mth extension): 08/06/2018 (received on 08/14/2018)

RFE Email for Additional Info: 5/23/19

Sent RFE for Additional Info: 8/5/19

RFE for Additional Info Received: 8/23/19

Transfer to another USCIS Office Notice via email: 9/17/19

Transfer for another USCIS Office Notice Date: 9/15/19

Transfer for another USCIS Office Notice Received: 9/24/19

Infopass appointment(received a I-551 stamp for a year extension) - 11/15/19

 

 

 

AOS Time Line

AOS package mailed: 01/21/2016

AOS package received: 01/25/2016 (day 4)

AOS Notice Date: 01/27/2016 (day 6)

AOS Fingerprint fee received: 01/27/2016 (day 6)

AOS/EAD/AP NOA-1 text/email: 01/28/2016 (day 7)

AOS/EAD NOA-1 hardcopy: 02/05/2016 (day 15)

Biometrics Notice Date: 02/06/2016 (day 16)

Biometrics Letter Received 02/15/16 (day 25)

Biometrics Apt Date: 02/24/2016 (day 34)

RFE Text for AOS Application Received: 02/24/2016 (day 34)

RFE Hardcopy Received: 02/29/2016 (day 39)

Mailed RFE Documentation: 03/02/2016 (day 41)

Received Confirmation of Receipt of RFE Documentation via USCIS Website: 03/08/2016 (Day 47)

Approval for EAD/AP and Card Ordered: 04/01/2016 (Day 71)

EAD/AP Card Sent: 04/06/2016 (Day 76)

EAD/AP Card Received: 04/08/16 (Day 78)

Approval Notice Date for AOS: 05/05/2016 (Day 105)

Received Hardcopy Notice for AOS: 05/11/2016 (Day 111)

AOS Text/Email - Mailed AOS Documentation (Green Card): 06/09/16 (Day 140)

Received AOS Documentation (Green Card: 06/11/16 (Day 142)

 

jujuba Rookie

jujuba   0

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Hello Everyone,




I'm a January filer. I found this forum and I would like to tell my progress so far.



Sent AOS and EAD/AP - January 8th, 2016 that is when they got my paperwork.


Received AOS and EAD/AP - January 12th


Received hard copy NOA - January 17th


Received fingerprint appt. - January 26


Bio appt - February 9th


RFE new status on USCIS website - March 7th



So far I'm waiting for the hard copy in the mail. So far I read that three people have received RFEs. Could you tell me if is missing documents or maybe financial documents missing? I feel so frustrated right now.


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AOS



01/08 Sent AOS package (I-485, I-131 and I-765)


01/12 Received


02/09 Biometrics Appt.


03/15 RFE answer sent


04/05 EAD/AP Approved


04/11 Case is ready to be scheduled for interview


04/13 EAD/AP combo card received


....

Javilasardar Explorer

Javilasardar   10

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Thanks guys. I hope the hard copy arrives quickly and we can take quick action. Will keep you guys posted.

I think in my case, it could be latest tax returns of co-sponsor (mom-in-law) and/or petitioner (spouse), i.e for 2015. We have already submitted past tax returns for 2014, 2013, 2012 though. It could also be a request for my I-612 approval, which I already have for my J-1 visa but may be USCIS did not connect my files, i.e. I-612 with I-485.

Whatever it is, I wish all of us get swift EAD/AP approvals. It feels like life is in a limbo right now with so much uncertainty! :cry:

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N400 Timeline

  • 09/23/2019: Applied and paid online. Received a receipt number immediately.
  • 09/24/2019: USCIS online estimate is April 2020 
  • 09/28/2019: NOA1 received in my mailbox
  • 09/28/2019: Biometrics appointment scheduled [waiting for notice]
  • 10/04/2019: Biometrics appointment notice received in mailbox 
  • 10/17/2019: Biometrics appointment in Revere, MA completed
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS status changed to "we reviewed your biometrics"
  • 10/17/2019: USCIS online estimate is March 2020
  • 01/01/2020: Interview scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020
  • 02/05/2020: Interview expected in Boston
  • 02/04/2020: Received interview de-scheduled [ugh!]
  • 02/11/2020: Interview scheduled for March 10, 2020
  • 03/10/2020: Interview passed. N-400 Approved.
  • 03/11/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 04/23/2020 [cancelled  because of COVID-19]
  • 06/05/2020: USCIS status online says naturalization ceremony scheduled for 06/23/2020. 
  • 06/23/2020: Naturalization oath ceremony anticipated.

 

I-751/ROC Journey

  • 05/09/2018: ROC window opened
  • 07/19/2018: ROC package sent to VSC
  • 07/20/2018: NOA1 sent extending Green Card by 18 months (So, Feb. 2020)
  • 07/25/2018: NOA1 received by me
  • 07/30/2018: USCIS online case status - recognizes case no. but has no update
  • 08/11/2018: Biometrics appointment letter received dated 08/03/2018
  • 08/22/2018: Biometrics appointment completed
  • 08/23/2018: Fingerprint review completed (according to USCIS online case status)
  • 09/04/2019: Card in production
  • 09/09/2019: Card mailed
  • 09/10/2019: Card picked up by USPS
  • 09/12/2019: Card received in my mailbox [valid until 09/2029]

 

J-1 to AOS JOURNEY

  • 12/2014: Married USC spouse 
  • J1 waiver procedures begun in 9/2014. That was completed in 12/2015.
  • 01/19/2016: Mailed AOS package through attorney (Day 0)
  • 01/20/2016: Received by NBC acc. to receipt notices (Day 1)
  • 01/27/2016: Fingerprint fee received (Day 7)
  • 01/29/2016: Soft touch by USCIS
  • 02/01/2016: Received NOA1 by mail for I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 (Day 12)
  • 02/12/2016: Biometrics letter received for 02/24 (Day 23)
  • 02/18/2016: USCIS I-612 approval notice received in the mail [J-1 visa's 212(e) waiver] 
  • 02/24/2016: Biometrics completed at Boston ASC (Day 34)
  • 03/09/2016: Text & email update that RFIE has been mailed for I-485 (Day 48) 
  • 03/14/2016: Hardcopy of RFIE received (Day 53)
  • 03/23/2016: RFIE response delivered to USCIS by Fedex (Day 62)
  • 03/24/2016: Text update that USCIS received RFIE response (Day 63)
  • 03/25/2016: Placed EAD expedite request by calling USCIS due to job offer (Day 64)
  • 03/28/2016: Requested Congressman's office to follow-up (Day 67)
  • 03/29/2016: USCIS emailed requesting fax of job offer letter; Congressman also forwarded offer letter (Day 68)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-765 'card being produced', then 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 03/31/2016: Email and text notification that I-131 'case was approved' (Day 71)
  • 04/04/2016: Text notification for I-765 that 'card was mailed' (Day 75)
  • 04/05/2016: Notice of Approval of EAD/AP received in the mail (Day 76)
  • 04/07/2016: EAD/AP card received (Day 77) 
  • 07/05/2016: Interview notice received for 08/09 in Boston USCIS (Day 166)
  • 08/09/2016: Interview. Approved on the spot (Day 201)
  • 08/11/2016: Online update that card was mailed (Day 203)
  • 08/15/2016: Approval notices of I-485 and I-130 received in the mail. Hours later, green card also received in the mail. (Day 207) 
  • 08/25/2016: Applied for new SSN card without DHS restrictions
 
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