AOS/EAD March filers.

[cellarlily 0]

Whoa...looks like the Infopass appointment paid off! We just got this e-mail:

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSC0000000000

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card mailed to applicant.

On July 24, 2007, we mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file. You should receive your new card within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.

Thanks for mailing us a document we paid $180 for and expected 50-some days ago!

No, but seriously I am going to be glued to the mailbox until it's here. It generally takes less than 5 days after it's sent, correct?

[mybackpages 0]

WOW so nice to see good news in the March thread! Congratulations everyone!

Cedarlily we have to throw a huge celebration for the EAD card's arrival!

[lostunderwaves 0]

WOW! Approved at interview today AND we got the Card Production email!! AWESOME

[LittlePumkin 0]

Whoa...looks like the Infopass appointment paid off! We just got this e-mail:

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: MSC0000000000

Application Type: I765 , APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Current Status: Card mailed to applicant.

On July 24, 2007, we mailed the new card directly to the address we have on file. You should receive your new card within 30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.

Thanks for mailing us a document we paid $180 for and expected 50-some days ago!

No, but seriously I am going to be glued to the mailbox until it's here. It generally takes less than 5 days after it's sent, correct?

CONGRATS on your EAD card's arrival soon.

[mozplay 29]

That INFOPASS surely did pay off. Congrats!!!

Mo

[cellarlily 0]

Thanks so much, everyone! I truly hope that we get it soon...just have to stay positive.

My husband and I plan on going out for a nice dinner once it's in hand. I'll have a drink for you all!

[maxnma 1]

Congrats cellarlily! I can't wait to hear that you have the EAD in hand!

The good news keeps coming today. I just got an email that our AOS has been transferred to California. I don't know if that is good or bad but all I know is THANK GOD we heard something and it will be nice to not have to worry about an interview. I was sure tired of wondering why our case was still at Missouri! WHEW!

Congrats to IndianDoc and lostunderwaves (best wishes to you and the new baby )!

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Congrats!! Cellarlily

[cellarlily 0]

Thanks!! I'll let you guys know when it's in hand. You might hear my screams of joy from where you are, though.

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Thanks!! I'll let you guys know when it's in hand. You might hear my screams of joy from where you are, though.

[greenslippers 0]

Hi all... i'm also a march filer and i'm noticing that many of the march filers had cases transferred to csc...it seems like this particular thread has much more csc transfers than any other thread. It's almost like most march filers on this thread that have aos approved didn't go through interview. Has anyone else noticed this? or is it wishful thinking on my part? i'm still waiting on my ead and my aos has not been touched since april...i don't know if i got transferred as i only recently signed up for the case status online (did all who got transferred to csc get snail stating so?)

[mozplay 29]

Hi all... i'm also a march filer and i'm noticing that many of the march filers had cases transferred to csc...it seems like this particular thread has much more csc transfers than any other thread. It's almost like most march filers on this thread that have aos approved didn't go through interview. Has anyone else noticed this? or is it wishful thinking on my part? i'm still waiting on my ead and my aos has not been touched since april...i don't know if i got transferred as i only recently signed up for the case status online (did all who got transferred to csc get snail stating so?)

Yes, most people who get transferred do not have to go through the interview process. To my understanding, only a small percent (definately the minority) of people get transferred back to their home office for an interview and note that this does not necessarily mean that you will be denied - only that the adjudicator wants more info.

As for the transfer .... hmmm ... trying to remember but I do think that I got a physical transfer notice. However; what does your case status read online? It should tell you where your case is.

Mo

[mozplay 29]

Just a reminder of who we are still cheering for. I have added greenslippers to the list.

MARCHERS STILL ON HOLD FOR AOS:

maxnma

cellarlily

Kritkrit

LittlePumkin

gurge (but only until the 26th!)

scottukga

greenslippers

Mo

Edited July 25, 2007 by mozplay

[mozplay 29]

Well, today is gurge's interview day so ...... GOOD LUCK GURGE!!!

Mo

[gurge 0]

Well, today is gurge's interview day so ...... GOOD LUCK GURGE!!!

Mo

Thanks! Below is my recollection of the interview:

I had my interview on 7/26/07 at the Helena, Montana field office at 9:30 am.

After a 90 min drive, we arrived at 9:25 am, signed in, and waited approximately 10-15 min with noone else waiting (gotta love Montana!). We were called in and sworn in before sitting. The IO then asked if we wanted the interview notice letter back, so I kept it.

After flicking through a few pages of the application, we were both asked to verify the birth certificates provided in the application and asked a few questions regarding birth place, birth date, parents' names. She handed the certificates back to us for our records.

The IO asked for our passports and verfied our identity. She asked my wife how we met. She removed the I-94 from my passport and cancelled my H-1B entry visa in my passport and explained why she was doing that (change of status). Next she asked for my social security card and EAD. She kept the EAD and said I could go to the social security office to change the restriction on the card once we're approved.

She asked if we had pictures and I pulled out our quite hefty wedding album. She looked through the whole album asking a few questions here and there (where did you get married? etc.) mainly she seemed to be just enjoying looking through the photos. We made a few comments about where we went for our honeymoon, where this and that place was and who a few people were.

Next, the IO asked if we had any evidence of living together. I produced utility bills, car insurance notices, and joint bank account statements. She commented that we were organised and that the previous people she interviewed had hardly anything.

Flicking through a few more pages, she asked various questions about the application information. She asked if "we both had any children". Asked about our jobs. I volunteered that we were moving to another state next week to which she didn't seem tooconcerned about. She asked our new address and amended the application o nthe spot. I had also filled out the AR-11 and I-865 notifying of address change and signed them in front of her and submitted them to her. She also told us to mail a duplicate application to Kentucky to update records.

The IO then asked most of the "no" questions, to which I truthfully answered "no".

The IO said she was approving the application and explained that since we had only been married a year, that it would be a conditional permanent residency and to file for a 10-year card at 1 yr 9 months. She also handed a green form explaining this and we had to sign a form stating we'd received this information. She explained it would take 3-4 weeks (?!) for the card to arrive and that it should arrive at the new address.

We said our thanks and were escorted out the door.

... at least I think that's how it went

Overall, it was relaxed and non-confrontational and merely a verifying facts process. The relaxed atmosphere is not out of the ordinary for Montana. I'm going to miss this place.

Thanks to everyone. Good luck to those still waiting.