AOS October 2016 filers

[JaMerican_2019 34]

12 hours ago, Dutchster said:

Correct. They're closed today so it will not count. I hope to hear something this week too but I'm at the point that I'm not even worrying anymore. Just gonna enjoy the time that I have off before it's over and I can barely get vacation days lol

I said the same thing today. I'm like eh, do I really wanna work? Lol jk I do but I'm just chilling from now. No more stressing over it. It will come 

[Juliak 3]

They received my AOS package October 7th (biometrics november 16th) so it's been 88 days already since then and no news! I did service request on 75th day and their answer was that my case is within current processing time... So many job offers came by and I couldn't start working because they can't move their asses faster. I'm so mad.

[rickyminator 15]

I called USCIS today and made a request to expedite my case due to severe financial lossthey said I should hear within 5 days. The IO was a very nice lady and I feel good about the request.

[Dutchster 1,107]

Do you have proof that there is severe financial loss? They will want to see evidence if so.

[rickyminator 15]

1 minute ago, Dutchster said:

Do you have proof that there is severe financial loss? They will want to see evidence if so.

Yup I can imediately get a letter of a job offer if they do ask for it and my case is on the 74th day today

[Dutchster 1,107]

Good luck!

[JaMerican_2019 34]

51 minutes ago, rickyminator said:

I called USCIS today and made a request to expedite my case due to severe financial lossthey said I should hear within 5 days. The IO was a very nice lady and I feel good about the request.

I was reading something online that an expedite request this late in the process can actually slow your EAD processing rather than speed it up. I have a job offer as well however, my start date is not until the first week in February so I just waited until my 75th day to put in a SR. Good luck tho! I'm sure they will be moving faster now that the back to back holidays have passed. We will all be getting approval soon 

[Dutchster 1,107]

^ I did read that somewhere too. They might be working on your case but pause it to review the expedite you made.

And to be honest, I did just put a SR in - can't hurt to try after 79 days lol. But I'm still enjoying the days off!

[rickyminator 15]

4 minutes ago, EmpressBab said:

I was reading something online that an expedite request this late in the process can actually slow your EAD processing rather than speed it up. I have a job offer as well however, my start date is not until the first week in February so I just waited until my 75th day to put in a SR. Good luck tho! I'm sure they will be moving faster now that the back to back holidays have passed. We will all be getting approval soon 

Before I actually submitted it asked the IO what I should do. She told me to do the expedite request because most cases are taking longer so it wouldn't hurt to do it.

[rickyminator 15]

Actually just got a notification on my case status saying it was assigned to an officer

[JaMerican_2019 34]

4 minutes ago, rickyminator said:

Actually just got a notification on my case status saying it was assigned to an officer

That's good! Let us know how it goes. Mine has been assigned to an officer for a response as well. I feel like they are definitely rested after the holidays and will be moving faster

[rickyminator 15]

19 minutes ago, EmpressBab said:

That's good! Let us know how it goes. Mine has been assigned to an officer for a response as well. I feel like they are definitely rested after the holidays and will be moving faster

When did you submit yours?

[JaMerican_2019 34]

Just now, rickyminator said:

When did you submit yours?

From December 28th and it was just assigned this morning. I guess I had submitted the SR when they were leaving for holiday because most cases get assigned the same day

[glennw84 9]

21 minutes ago, EmpressBab said:

That's good! Let us know how it goes. Mine has been assigned to an officer for a response as well. I feel like they are definitely rested after the holidays and will be moving faster

I don't want to get your hopes down, but I put in the same request on day 76 and it was assigned to an officer the same day. 4 days later I received a letter in the mail stating that my case was still within normal processing times and that if I don't get approved by day 90 I should call USCIS.

 

Today is day 91 and still no updates.

 

I was very positive that everything would work out fine, but now I am getting stressed out. I have a job lined up for me, starting February, and I would like to get everything done on time. I also wanted to travel home to visit family and friends before I start working, but I guess there's not going to be any time for that unless my card arrives this week. 

 

I opened an inquiry with the DHS ombudsman today, but their response can take up to 45 days as well. I have contacted the senator, but to no avail yet. I also have an InfoPass lined uo for next week just in case. So even though there are a lot of channels you can try to use to speed up your case, all of it seems to come down to which USCIS officer is assigned to your case and his/her work ethics. 

[Dutchster 1,107]

If you have a job offer ready, make sure to have a job letter stating when you will start or when they want to hire you - either way-, put in an expedite request and contact your local congressman with a letter and supporting evidence.

Edited January 3, 2017 by Dutchster