AOS December 2016 Filers (merged)

[sausa 20]

3 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

Yup, and considering the new developments under the new president, i won't be surprised if the wait times become wilder and more erratic. 

As Sebastian said I think it means nothing just that perhaps they are done with my processing at the MSC and are forwarding to the office. I have had a lot of backround checks in the past as well due to the nature of my job, so perhaps that sped that process up?

 

That being said, does anyone know how that executive order signed affects current / pending refugees applying for permanent residence? Or is that a whole different process? I think the reason why MN is so backed up is because they do process a lot of refugee applications. Not saying that is a bad thing but just was going to see if they are still processing those right now? If they have been put in hold I would imagine a lot of the other cases would be accelerated forward

[sebastianshaw 97]

1 minute ago, sausa said:

As Sebastian said I think it means nothing just that perhaps they are done with my processing at the MSC and are forwarding to the office. I have had a lot of backround checks in the past as well due to the nature of my job, so perhaps that sped that process up?

 

That being said, does anyone know how that executive order signed affects current / pending refugees applying for permanent residence? Or is that a whole different process? I think the reason why MN is so backed up is because they do process a lot of refugee applications. Not saying that is a bad thing but just was going to see if they are still processing those right now? If they have been put in hold I would imagine a lot of the other cases would be accelerated forward

 

Theoretically yes, because Minnesota is one of the states to receive Syrian and Somalian refugees, both of which have been affected by the executive order regarding immigration. Syrian refugee program has been suspended indefinately and Somalian refugee program has been suspended for 120 days. 

 

But who knows whats happening inside the Field Office, its anybody's guess. However, at the cost of sounding selfish, i hope it does speed up process for others. 

 

 

[sausa 20]

2 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

 

Theoretically yes, because Minnesota is one of the states to receive Syrian and Somalian refugees, both of which have been affected by the executive order regarding immigration. Syrian refugee program has been suspended indefinately and Somalian refugee program has been suspended for 120 days. 

 

But who knows whats happening inside the Field Office, its anybody's guess. However, at the cost of sounding selfish, i hope it does speed up process for others. 

 

 

Yeah I just wasn't sure if that was new applications only or pendings applications in the country right now as well.I've looked everywhere can't seem to find info on it.

Edited January 31, 2017 by sausa

[WI_CA 51]

Don't mean to interrupt you guys, but the USCIS acknowledged receipt of my RFIE response finally as of Jan 31, 2017

 

Day xx - Dec-10-2016 Package sent

Day 00 - Dec-12-2016 - AOS Package Delivered [Chicago Lockbox]

Day 09 - Dec-21-2016 - Checks Cashed

Day 11 - Dec-23-2016 - electronic NOAs X4!!! (12:30 am) email and text notifications

Day 15 - Dec-27-2016 - NOAs in the mail; Dated 12/22/2016

Day 26 - Jan-07-2017 - Biometrics letter for 1/18/2017

Day 28 - Jan-09-2017 - Successful walk-in for biometrics (Cleveland USCIS)

Day 29 - Jan-10-2017 - RFIE (I-864)

Day 50 - Jan-31-2017 - RFIE response received by USCIS (case update)

 

Edited January 31, 2017 by WI_CA

[sebastianshaw 97]

1 minute ago, WI_CA said:

Don't mean to interrupt you guys, but the USCIS acknowledged receipt of my RFIE response finally as of Jan 31, 2017

 

Congrats and best of luck for them to finally process your application normally. 

[sebastianshaw 97]

@sausa you did your normal biometric appointment or a walk in ? 

[WI_CA 51]

4 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

 

Congrats and best of luck for them to finally process your application normally. 

 

Thanks. Hope I don't get anymore RFEs

[sausa 20]

8 minutes ago, sebastianshaw said:

@sausa you did your normal biometric appointment or a walk in ? 

I just went to the scheduled appointment. It was on Jan 12 2017

[rasyidah 8]

Hey, does anyone have trouble checking case status online today? Mine was fine but today it gave me an error.

[lleaka 57]

7 hours ago, rasyidah said:

Hey, does anyone have trouble checking case status online today? Mine was fine but today it gave me an error.

I have just checked mine , no issue whatsoever.I did have one I think yesterday though, it said "error" and that was it.

[Cocobongo 58]

 

same I had an error a few days ago, u have to retry logging

[lleaka 57]

22 hours ago, WI_CA said:

Don't mean to interrupt you guys, but the USCIS acknowledged receipt of my RFIE response finally as of Jan 31, 2017

 

Day xx - Dec-10-2016 Package sent

Day 00 - Dec-12-2016 - AOS Package Delivered [Chicago Lockbox]

Day 09 - Dec-21-2016 - Checks Cashed

Day 11 - Dec-23-2016 - electronic NOAs X4!!! (12:30 am) email and text notifications

Day 15 - Dec-27-2016 - NOAs in the mail; Dated 12/22/2016

Day 26 - Jan-07-2017 - Biometrics letter for 1/18/2017

Day 28 - Jan-09-2017 - Successful walk-in for biometrics (Cleveland USCIS)

Day 29 - Jan-10-2017 - RFIE (I-864)

Day 50 - Jan-31-2017 - RFIE response received by USCIS (case update)

 

Yeah ! I hope that's it for you RFE wise. Now we just need those ead/ap to start happening !

[sausa 20]

Hey guys hope everyone is having a good week!

 

Does anyone know if im going to need to present a passport at my AOS interview? I need to change my name on my old passport but the consulate wants to take in my old passport  I dont really feel comfortable being in the country with no passport and a pending application for a passport which is going to take 4-6 months to process according to the South African consulate. 

Edited February 3, 2017 by sausa

[mrs.felicia 11]

On 2/2/2017 at 8:21 PM, sausa said:

Hey guys hope everyone is having a good week!

 

Does anyone know if im going to need to present a passport at my AOS interview? I need to change my name on my old passport but the consulate wants to take in my old passport  I dont really feel comfortable being in the country with no passport and a pending application for a passport which is going to take 4-6 months to process according to the South African consulate. 

I am pretty sure you need your valid passport. Ask your consulte/embassy for an expedite. Also, my consulate offers something called a consular ID card, yours should have something similar too. I am getting it before turning my passport for renewal. Just to be safe. 

[J-boogie 18]

Update!!!!

 

 

AOS submitted 11/30/2016

Usps delivered 12/01/2016

Uscis received date 12/02/2016

E-notification 12/14/2016

noa1 received 12/19/2016

Biometric noa 12/31/2016 for 01/11/2016

RFE dated 12/29/2016

Biometrics completed 01/11/2017

RFIE response sent 01/21/2017 

USPS delivered (reg. mail) 01/24/2017

I765 status update RFIE received 01/27/2017. 

02/03/2017 status changed to "ready to be scheduled for interview".