April 2016 AOS Filers

[maruska&chris 7]

My status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced"! Yay!

I like to thing that the online request helped, but I don't know.

How many of you didn't have an interview? Is it quite common?

[Moslund 94]

My status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced"! Yay!

I like to thing that the online request helped, but I don't know.

How many of you didn't have an interview? Is it quite common?

K1s have a 50/50 chance of there interview being waived so it's very common for a k1 filer. Do you happen to know which office you case was at when the approval took place?

Edited September 16, 2016 by Moslund

[maruska&chris 7]

K1s have a 50/50 chance of there interview being waived so it's very common for a k1 filer. Do you happen to know which office you case was at when the approval took place?

That's good!!! Less trouble!

[GaRaS 10]

Wife Green Card Arrived . Since there is no tracking, USPS dashboard even did not show up the tracking until it was delivered. Goodluck to everyone who did not received yet the greencard. See you guys in 21 months to remove conditions.

[maruska&chris 7]

K1s have a 50/50 chance of there interview being waived so it's very common for a k1 filer. Do you happen to know which office you case was at when the approval took place?

My local office is in Louisville, KY

[CRPuraVida 6]

We just got finished with our interview in Atlanta. Everything went well until we were told that they didn't have our completed medical. Actually, USCIS doesn't even have ANY of the original k1 packet. ? I'm so frustrated. I have read about this happening to others. I'm going to do some research when we get home.

[Moslund 94]

We just got finished with our interview in Atlanta. Everything went well until we were told that they didn't have our completed medical. Actually, USCIS doesn't even have ANY of the original k1 packet. ? I'm so frustrated. I have read about this happening to others. I'm going to do some research when we get home.

so you need to do an entire medical again? That's absurd they don't have your k1 stuff on file

[CRPuraVida 6]

so you need to do an entire medical again? That's absurd they don't have your k1 stuff on file

Yes, that's what the officer said in the interview. So far I have called USCIS 3 times and spoke to Tier 2 twice. One time they said to call Customs and Border Protection. I called CBP and they referred me to the Ft. Lauderdale office which said that they do not have the package. They said that as soon as they are handed over upon entry, they mail them to USCIS. I believe CBP is telling the truth- why would they want his K1 stuff?

I'm so angry! I have called 2 doctors in my area to see about how much money this will cost and they gave me quotes between $575-$770!!! I am furious. Why should he have to redo something he already had done just because THEY lost it. I mean, I'm no doctor but I hope having the vaccines done twice isn't harmful to his health.

In the meantime, I am going to call his doctor in Costa Rica and see if they have any record of the exam done.

I almost lost it with USCIS Tier 2 officer that I talked to earlier. He basically said "this is just one of life's lesson and you will make it through this"... Talk about poor customer service.

[aANDg 22]

I've read a lot of people having the same issue after the AOS interview.. I guess you just have to send a completed I-693 if you have done your medical within 1 year. If your medical is more than a year by the time you got an interview you will br needing to do all over the medical again.

I'm still waiting for my interview date as of today ..

[Pennycat 880]

I've read a lot of people having the same issue after the AOS interview.. I guess you just have to send a completed I-693 if you have done your medical within 1 year. If your medical is more than a year by the time you got an interview you will br needing to do all over the medical again.

I'm still waiting for my interview date as of today ..

It's within 12 months of filing for AOS, not your interview date. It's not your fault they take so long to make an interview. The issue is that they don't seem to understand their own rules, and so here we are.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-693instr.pdf

Page 6. FAQ #3 (C ) (1)

[maruska&chris 7]

My status has changed to "Card Was Mailed To Me"

[FlaviaJ 10]

Anyone in New Jersey area already have their interview scheduled? My status haven't changed since application on April 5th!
So frustrating, is there anything we could do to try to expedite? Is an enquiry worthy?

[p-ana 933]

Anyone in New Jersey area already have their interview scheduled? My status haven't changed since application on April 5th!

So frustrating, is there anything we could do to try to expedite? Is an enquiry worthy?

If your case is past the processing time on the uscis website, you might be able to put on a service request online.

[Nakyagaj 0]

Hello all, just wondering how everyone's timeline is coming along. Been in U.S since 2006. Could've been naturalized in 2014 when mom became naturalized but there was a mistake so I had to start a new file on my own any ways now I'm a GC holder and currently in the United States navy now but lost my green card last summer. Anyway being deployed in December and needed my green card in hand to go. So here goes

Package sent April 15th

No fees to file since I used a waiver and it was approved so all I had to pay for was the mailing so I couldn't check my account to see if any money was taken out

Biometrics letter April 28th

Biometrics done May 15th

After that it was a waiting game called numerous times since my Navy Chief was calling me day and night asking about the status of my card

Tried to expedite my case twice because of military reasons but both times got denied second time they denied the expedition was 09/08/16 they told me to wait few more months

09/19/2016 receive email and text saying green card was being produced

09/20/16 receive email and text saying card was produced

So now I guess I'm just waiting to receive it on the mail?

How long does this usually take anyone know?

[Pennycat 880]

Anyone who has or gets the medical RFE-- I just heard back from my Congressman's office who contacted USCIS for us. They said that the RFE was sent in error and that our file has been put back in for normal processing. The exact wording of USCIS's response makes it sound like if it goes to a field office for processing, that the K1 package and the AOS package aren't sent together or something. But NOW they have the K1 package with our medical info in it so we can ignore the RFE. Saved us $500 right there. Worth it to me!

Just make sure that you are *clear* with your Congressman. Explain it in bullet points if you need to.

• Had medical abroad for K1 visa
• Packet given to CPB as required
• Applied for AOS
• Followed the instructions you see here (link to the instructions): medical was done within 12 months of filing, and DS 3025 was properly completed.
• Not sure what they're asking for. Is a paper lost? If so, do we need full medical or only vaccination supplement?

That should clear it up.