AOS March 2016 Filers

[SSmurfs 0]

Lets stay tight.. hopefuly this month all yorker will hear something !!

[SSmurfs 0]

Lets stay tight.. hopefuly this month all yorker will hear something !!

[Linyahui 103]

Exactly!! I have heard nothing. We called. Spoke to tier 2 and said just keep waiting...grrr

My husband and I called USCIS this morning to speak with a Tier 2 Officer and basically received the same information--that we are still within normal processing times, need to be patient, we are not more special than anyone else and need to wait our turn. Etc. etc.

I tried to find out whether our application had been transferred to another service center from NBC as someone else in this forum found out that their case had been transferred, but the Tier 2 seemingly didn't want to share the information or was feigning ignorance. I guess it can be hard to field questions from so many emotional or stressed people each day, but they need to keep in mind that, from our perspective, our lives are on hold in many ways until we receive a response.

Still, it's important to remain positive and expect a good outcome. Worrying has never sped along the process and probably won't in this case either, right??

As far as international travel goes--I have a question for fellow March 2016 filers. What do you think are the odds that an interview would be scheduled in the holiday period between Christmas and January 4? We hope to travel to Taiwan to see my husband's mother during his winter break (he works for a school), but are wondering if we should come back earlier. Fingers crossed, though, that we will have the interview way before Christmas...

Chins up, everybody. We can do this.

[sparclight 9]

Good luck you all...words of wisdom be patient and rely on your VJ Community

[Giuliana 0]

Hi, there

We almost have the same timeline

My case was received March 7th and I didt get any updates after that. I also called Tier 2 and he told me that my case looks good, nothing is keeping it on hold and every case is different ( I told him i know a few cases that have an interview date already amd they filed after me)

Regarding the Xmas trip, I'm planning to travel by that time too, Hopefully with my GC in hand.

My husband and I called USCIS this morning to speak with a Tier 2 Officer and basically received the same information--that we are still within normal processing times, need to be patient, we are not more special than anyone else and need to wait our turn. Etc. etc.

I tried to find out whether our application had been transferred to another service center from NBC as someone else in this forum found out that their case had been transferred, but the Tier 2 seemingly didn't want to share the information or was feigning ignorance. I guess it can be hard to field questions from so many emotional or stressed people each day, but they need to keep in mind that, from our perspective, our lives are on hold in many ways until we receive a response.

Still, it's important to remain positive and expect a good outcome. Worrying has never sped along the process and probably won't in this case either, right??

As far as international travel goes--I have a question for fellow March 2016 filers. What do you think are the odds that an interview would be scheduled in the holiday period between Christmas and January 4? We hope to travel to Taiwan to see my husband's mother during his winter break (he works for a school), but are wondering if we should come back earlier. Fingers crossed, though, that we will have the interview way before Christmas...

Chins up, everybody. We can do this.

[Moslund 94]

My husband and I called USCIS this morning to speak with a Tier 2 Officer and basically received the same information--that we are still within normal processing times, need to be patient, we are not more special than anyone else and need to wait our turn. Etc. etc.

I tried to find out whether our application had been transferred to another service center from NBC as someone else in this forum found out that their case had been transferred, but the Tier 2 seemingly didn't want to share the information or was feigning ignorance. I guess it can be hard to field questions from so many emotional or stressed people each day, but they need to keep in mind that, from our perspective, our lives are on hold in many ways until we receive a response.

Still, it's important to remain positive and expect a good outcome. Worrying has never sped along the process and probably won't in this case either, right??

As far as international travel goes--I have a question for fellow March 2016 filers. What do you think are the odds that an interview would be scheduled in the holiday period between Christmas and January 4? We hope to travel to Taiwan to see my husband's mother during his winter break (he works for a school), but are wondering if we should come back earlier. Fingers crossed, though, that we will have the interview way before Christmas...

Chins up, everybody. We can do this.

Did you ask "has my case been transferred"? I've called a few times and teir 2 always told me your within normal processing Times you need to wait but when I asked the magic question can you look to see if my case ha been transferred that's when I found out more information... If I never asked that question I would of never of found out my case got transferred cause they had no intention of telling me!! Once finding out my case got transferred I had to enquire the location it was transferred to don't just assume it's YOUR local office it can be a different local office... Don't expect teir 2 to tell you straight off the bat you need to ask the right questions to get more information Edited August 13, 2016 by Moslund

[NYC_AOS 0]

Im a NYC filer. Still waiting to be scheduled. They are processing applications from October 2015, so it's going to be a while before we get scheduled. Don't lose your patience, it's coming soon!

[JudithF 1]

Hi, there

We almost have the same timeline

My case was received March 7th and I didt get any updates after that. I also called Tier 2 and he told me that my case looks good, nothing is keeping it on hold and every case is different ( I told him i know a few cases that have an interview date already amd they filed after me)

Regarding the Xmas trip, I'm planning to travel by that time too, Hopefully with my GC in hand.

We'll travel internationally at the end of november, i am also hoping to get the interview beforehand.

is rescheduling the interview allowed?

[JudithF 1]

I hear ya!!! I'm desperately awaiting my interview - we didn't apply for AP and I have to leave the country in October!!

I didnt apply for AP when i first send off AOS either. Now we travel at the end of november and no news on the GC. I applied separately for the AP a few weeks ago - just in case it was approved and sent within 2 weeks!!!

[AngelaSimmons 0]

I didnt apply for AP when i first send off AOS either. Now we travel at the end of november and no news on the GC. I applied separately for the AP a few weeks ago - just in case it was approved and sent within 2 weeks!!!

That makes me feel MUCH better! Thank you. I hope Long Island is quick to process mine too.

[SSmurfs 0]

I think it depends where do you live in New York.. because your uscis office may different then other New yorker. The reason i know this cause last month My lawyer told me that one of her client get scheduled for an interview who filed on January.. she told me that this client lives in Newyork / Manhattan.. Since i heard that i was hoping i ll hear something soon cause i live in Newyork/Manhattan too.. But so far did not hear anything..

Im a NYC filer. Still waiting to be scheduled. They are processing applications from October 2015, so it's going to be a while before we get scheduled. Don't lose your patience, it's coming soon!

[Leylaf123 0]

Hi Everyone,

After way too much waiting, and a NOA of March 30th, my EAD has finally been approved, and sent for production!!!!!! :)

How long is typical, before it's in my hand?? This excitement is killing me!!'

Leyla x

[p-ana 933]

Hi Everyone,

After way too much waiting, and a NOA of March 30th, my EAD has finally been approved, and sent for production!!!!!! :)

How long is typical, before it's in my hand?? This excitement is killing me!!'

Leyla x

Congrats! It should get to you in about a week after the status changes to "card mailed", I hope it's soon enough, you waited this long.

[Linyahui 103]

Did you ask "has my case been transferred"? I've called a few times and teir 2 always told me your within normal processing Times you need to wait but when I asked the magic question can you look to see if my case ha been transferred that's when I found out more information... If I never asked that question I would of never of found out my case got transferred cause they had no intention of telling me!! Once finding out my case got transferred I had to enquire the location it was transferred to don't just assume it's YOUR local office it can be a different local office... Don't expect teir 2 to tell you straight off the bat you need to ask the right questions to get more information

Thanks, Moslund, this is great advice for the next time we call!

[newyorkaos 15]

Lets stay tight.. hopefuly this month all yorker will hear something !!

NYC Queens March 7 filer and no news on interview date.