AOS March 2016 Filers

[Belz 0]

Honestly, I don't know how everyone has coped with the wait. There should be a support group for this LOL... My wife and I filed since March 25... Went for Biometrics and got an RFIE which I responded to on the same day. Does the RFIE slow the process down? I called for an expedite but I was sent the normal mail asking I wait 60 days.

[Belz 0]

Oh HELLO everyone...

[Vexie 4]

Yeah. They make you wait 75 days before you can put in a service request for EAD. My application was received on March 1st and my biometrics were done on April 5th but I'm still waiting for my EAD. I was only able to put in a service request on Monday and was told they would get back to me in 15 days. Today is day 78

I have a pretty similar timeline to you, I filed just a few days after and I've also put in a service request - here's hoping it speeds our cases up.

Edited May 18, 2016 by Vexie

[SanneW 30]

WOW. Just WOW....

So I had a feeling today, went to the mailbox but nothing. My husband had a feeling 2 days ago, which is funny because...

I called USCIS and asked for a tier 2 officer, the girl first didn't want to put me through because she told me everything they knew, a tier 2 wouldn't be able to tell me anything more and she helped me out enough.

I insisted to be put through to a tier 2 officer, I was pretty direct but I really didn't want to hear what I already know (my field office was at september files so I would have to wait for months for my greencard to be approved)

What I wanted to know was, where the application was at, expecting RFE, getting a waiver, getting send to a field office. I just wanted to know where I was at.

Got transfered, got called back and so I asked the tier 2 officer this question.

A long waiting later in which I expected they lost my file and things were going down.... He told me I had 3 APPROVED cases, the 765, 131 AND 485.

So my greencard got approved, 2 days ago. No updates online and I can expect the approval notice in the mail anytime now, followed by the greencard in 1-2 weeks.

I cannot believe it, I asked the officer so many times if he was SURE about it. He was surprised himself since it has only been 2 months!

I am crying, jumping, running, the stress leaving my body I feel like I am flying!

So don't worry too much about the system not updating, apparently it just doesn't update!

[Belz 0]

WOW. Just WOW....

So I had a feeling today, went to the mailbox but nothing. My husband had a feeling 2 days ago, which is funny because...

I called USCIS and asked for a tier 2 officer, the girl first didn't want to put me through because she told me everything they knew, a tier 2 wouldn't be able to tell me anything more and she helped me out enough.

I insisted to be put through to a tier 2 officer, I was pretty direct but I really didn't want to hear what I already know (my field office was at september files so I would have to wait for months for my greencard to be approved)

What I wanted to know was, where the application was at, expecting RFE, getting a waiver, getting send to a field office. I just wanted to know where I was at.

Got transfered, got called back and so I asked the tier 2 officer this question.

A long waiting later in which I expected they lost my file and things were going down.... He told me I had 3 APPROVED cases, the 765, 131 AND 485.

So my greencard got approved, 2 days ago. No updates online and I can expect the approval notice in the mail anytime now, followed by the greencard in 1-2 weeks.

I cannot believe it, I asked the officer so many times if he was SURE about it. He was surprised himself since it has only been 2 months!

I am crying, jumping, running, the stress leaving my body I feel like I am flying!

So don't worry too much about the system not updating, apparently it just doesn't update!

I am so happy for you... I might soon ask for a tier 2 officer sigh

[MASH 172]

WOW. Just WOW....

So I had a feeling today, went to the mailbox but nothing. My husband had a feeling 2 days ago, which is funny because...

I called USCIS and asked for a tier 2 officer, the girl first didn't want to put me through because she told me everything they knew, a tier 2 wouldn't be able to tell me anything more and she helped me out enough.

I insisted to be put through to a tier 2 officer, I was pretty direct but I really didn't want to hear what I already know (my field office was at september files so I would have to wait for months for my greencard to be approved)

What I wanted to know was, where the application was at, expecting RFE, getting a waiver, getting send to a field office. I just wanted to know where I was at.

Got transfered, got called back and so I asked the tier 2 officer this question.

A long waiting later in which I expected they lost my file and things were going down.... He told me I had 3 APPROVED cases, the 765, 131 AND 485.

So my greencard got approved, 2 days ago. No updates online and I can expect the approval notice in the mail anytime now, followed by the greencard in 1-2 weeks.

I cannot believe it, I asked the officer so many times if he was SURE about it. He was surprised himself since it has only been 2 months!

I am crying, jumping, running, the stress leaving my body I feel like I am flying!

So don't worry too much about the system not updating, apparently it just doesn't update!

Yay Congrats <3

[sparkles_ 456]

WOW. Just WOW....

So I had a feeling today, went to the mailbox but nothing. My husband had a feeling 2 days ago, which is funny because...

I called USCIS and asked for a tier 2 officer, the girl first didn't want to put me through because she told me everything they knew, a tier 2 wouldn't be able to tell me anything more and she helped me out enough.

I insisted to be put through to a tier 2 officer, I was pretty direct but I really didn't want to hear what I already know (my field office was at september files so I would have to wait for months for my greencard to be approved)

What I wanted to know was, where the application was at, expecting RFE, getting a waiver, getting send to a field office. I just wanted to know where I was at.

Got transfered, got called back and so I asked the tier 2 officer this question.

A long waiting later in which I expected they lost my file and things were going down.... He told me I had 3 APPROVED cases, the 765, 131 AND 485.

So my greencard got approved, 2 days ago. No updates online and I can expect the approval notice in the mail anytime now, followed by the greencard in 1-2 weeks.

I cannot believe it, I asked the officer so many times if he was SURE about it. He was surprised himself since it has only been 2 months!

I am crying, jumping, running, the stress leaving my body I feel like I am flying!

So don't worry too much about the system not updating, apparently it just doesn't update!

Anchors away

[B and E 19]

I have a pretty similar timeline to you, I filed just a few days after and I've also put in a service request - here's hoping it speeds our cases up.

Yeah let me know how things go. I'm just so sick of waiting

[oceana15 8]

SanneW, that's unbelievable!!! CONGRATS!! So happy for you! Don't forget us now that you're famous! haha

[newyorkaos 15]

Hello everyone finally got the time to post a summary of my timeline for concurrent I-485/I-130/I-765

March 7-sent in package to chicago lockbox

March 25- got update online that checks were cashed on March 21 and March 9 was the priority date. I had to go check with the bank and see if my checked was cashed cause it just took too long! From the cashed checked I was able to stalk the Case numbers!

March 27- received NOAs for 3 applications

April 19- Biometrics and same day got online update on RFE

May 11- got an update that the RFE we sent on April 28 was received on May 2

May 12- case status for I-485 changed to Ready to be be scheduled for Interview

Basically nothing was updated on a timely manner in our case online so it just has been so unreliable so far.

[newyorkaos 15]

We are adjusting from B visa by the way. No EAD yet it has been 70 days.

Congratulations to those who have recently gotten their approvals without notifications online-- such as relief for you I could imagine!

[SanneW 30]

SanneW, that's unbelievable!!! CONGRATS!! So happy for you! Don't forget us now that you're famous! haha

NEVER haha...

Still can't believe it... too good to be true you know... eventho the guy took a long time checking it (im sure he triple checked it since he was really surprised too that it was this fast)

So now waiting for the actual approval in my mail or I don't believe it yet... it really is too good to be true...

But you know, all I wanted was to know what I was waiting on, RFE, waiver, interview... so I would know a bit of a time >< I was so jalouse of you all having notifications while there was complete silence for me online...

I do hope that more will keep following, and wish everyone with interviews luck, but i'm sure you'll all be fine!

(btw, I did not send anything extra with the package, and I was certain to get an RFE for the affidavit since I forgot to write some numbers, and didn't send in a copy of the passport, tho logic that my husband is usc or we wouldnt apply for the greencard anyways, right? but you never know with USCIS.....)

[Heather&Kevin 25]

WOW. Just WOW....

So I had a feeling today, went to the mailbox but nothing. My husband had a feeling 2 days ago, which is funny because...

I called USCIS and asked for a tier 2 officer, the girl first didn't want to put me through because she told me everything they knew, a tier 2 wouldn't be able to tell me anything more and she helped me out enough.

I insisted to be put through to a tier 2 officer, I was pretty direct but I really didn't want to hear what I already know (my field office was at september files so I would have to wait for months for my greencard to be approved)

What I wanted to know was, where the application was at, expecting RFE, getting a waiver, getting send to a field office. I just wanted to know where I was at.

Got transfered, got called back and so I asked the tier 2 officer this question.

A long waiting later in which I expected they lost my file and things were going down.... He told me I had 3 APPROVED cases, the 765, 131 AND 485.

So my greencard got approved, 2 days ago. No updates online and I can expect the approval notice in the mail anytime now, followed by the greencard in 1-2 weeks.

I cannot believe it, I asked the officer so many times if he was SURE about it. He was surprised himself since it has only been 2 months!

I am crying, jumping, running, the stress leaving my body I feel like I am flying!

So don't worry too much about the system not updating, apparently it just doesn't update!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really happy for you

[SanneW 30]

Thank you all for the kind congratz

I really hope you all will get your greencards soon enough, or at least your EAD so you can start living again!

[gpiper 77]

Now you just need to hope they print and issue your GC in good time! Some people seem to be having a nightmare just getting the physical card even after receiving the approval weeks ago.

I'm sure you will have yours in double quick time!