AOS December 2016 Filers (merged)

[sebastianshaw 97]

2 hours ago, J-boogie said:

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". 

 

Nice your case has moved forward. I don't know why my status is not changing to ready for interview, probably stuck in background check or something. Fingers crossed. 

[Leebeans 28]

@sebastianshaw yea ??, I'm happy about that. My PD is 01/13/2016 and now their at April, I hope I get my interview soon, or a waiver! 

Edited February 4, 2017 by Leebeans

[lleaka 57]

10 hours ago, J-boogie said:

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". 

Yes !!! That's exciting. CONGRATS 

 

I did my bio exactly a week after you. Hope to see some progress on mine soon too.

[lleaka 57]

On 2/2/2017 at 11:21 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. 

Do you really need to change your name soon or is it something that can wait?? I have a few South African friends and they both told me it does take 5-6 months to receive a new passport ( we are in NYC if that makes a difference ).

Otherwise, I'd recommend a consular id and/or a national card if your country makes those.But still , I have both and most places don't recognize them.

I did manage to keep my old French passport when I explained I needed to keep proof of my old visas.

Hope that helps.

[Mthldou 45]

Hi guys!! This forum is helpful so I figured I'd like to join and share my experience. 

Pd is 12/05/2016 

noas 12/23/16

bio 1/09/2017

rfe 1/4/2017

rfe response delivered on 1/31/2017

text from USCIS saying RfE received 2/2/1017 

rfe was about 864 (wrong household size, missing tax documents for 2015 and income)

 

hopefully I get an update soon!! 

 Good luck to all! I filled in my timeline but if you have any other questions let me know! 

 

[lleaka 57]

On 2/4/2017 at 10:28 PM, Mthldou said:

Hi guys!! This forum is helpful so I figured I'd like to join and share my experience. 

Pd is 12/05/2016 

noas 12/23/16

bio 1/09/2017

rfe 1/4/2017

rfe response delivered on 1/31/2017

text from USCIS saying RfE received 2/2/1017 

rfe was about 864 (wrong household size, missing tax documents for 2015 and income)

 

hopefully I get an update soon!! 

 Good luck to all! I filled in my timeline but if you have any other questions let me know! 

 

Bonjour MThldou ,

 

Quick question  : Did your case status change after doing the bio ???

 

Mon dossier a toujours la date du 28 Decembre as last updated ( date a laquelle ils m'ont  envoye ma bio letter ) .

[Mthldou 45]

5 hours ago, lleaka said:

Bonjour MThldou ,

 

Quick question  : Did your case status change after doing the bio ???

 

Mon dossier a toujours la date du 28 Decembre as last updated ( date a laquelle ils m'ont  envoye ma bio letter ) .

Hey! 

My 485 went from bio fee received to RFE sent out and then RFE received. 

[sausa 20]

On 2/4/2017 at 9:32 AM, lleaka said:

Do you really need to change your name soon or is it something that can wait?? I have a few South African friends and they both told me it does take 5-6 months to receive a new passport ( we are in NYC if that makes a difference ).

Otherwise, I'd recommend a consular id and/or a national card if your country makes those.But still , I have both and most places don't recognize them.

I did manage to keep my old French passport when I explained I needed to keep proof of my old visas.

Hope that helps.

Well I want to travel home after everything is processed after the interview (if it goes all good). Can we travel with a passport in our maiden name? its not going to match the greencard name, dont want any issues trying to board the plane when i return or get back into the country 

[Ms.Green 30]

Is anyone else experiencing delays with their EAD's?

 

12/06/2016 - mailed i-485 and i-765

12/09/2016 - received at Vermont

01/09/2016 - received NOA for both

 

And till now no biometrics scheduled for the i-765...

Edited February 7, 2017 by Ms.Green

[Mthldou 45]

24 minutes ago, sausa said:

Well I want to travel home after everything is processed after the interview (if it goes all good). Can we travel with a passport in our maiden name? its not going to match the greencard name, dont want any issues trying to board the plane when i return or get back into the country 

I believe you can book plane tickets with your passport name aka maiden. However, my travel agent advised to always carry a certified copy of your marriage certificate when you travel if you need evidence. But your plane ticket names should absolutely match your passport. 

[lleaka 57]

24 minutes ago, Mthldou said:

I believe you can book plane tickets with your passport name aka maiden. However, my travel agent advised to always carry a certified copy of your marriage certificate when you travel if you need evidence. But your plane ticket names should absolutely match your passport. 

I confirm what mthldou says. I have taken the plane 3 times since my wedding. I used my married name to book for the both of us but my French passport still has my maiden name ( I haven't changed it because of the pending Aos , I used my maiden name) . I always take a marriage certificate in case , even though I haven't had any isssues .

 

edit: my married name is my maiden name + husbands added to it . So there's my birth surname like on my passport.

Edited February 7, 2017 by lleaka

[lleaka 57]

36 minutes ago, Ms.Green said:

Is anyone else experiencing delays with their EAD's?

 

12/06/2016 - mailed i-485 and i-765

12/09/2016 - received at Vermont

01/09/2016 - received NOA for both

 

And till now no biometrics scheduled for the i-765...

Wait , do you mean you haven't received any biometric appointment letter at all ??

That can't be right. You sent your file before most of us here .

[Ms.Green 30]

4 minutes ago, lleaka said:

Wait , do you mean you haven't received any biometric appointment letter at all ??

That can't be right. You sent your file before most of us here .

I know, I've been extremely frustrated. I see everyone getting their biometrics, but I'm still here waiting. I'm not sure if it's because they waived my fees for both applications but it's literally 2 months now... I've contacted the Ombudsman at USCIS but who knows how long that's gonna take. I'm thinking if my file was assigned to someone who's on vacation or something.

[lleaka 57]

14 hours ago, Ms.Green said:

I know, I've been extremely frustrated. I see everyone getting their biometrics, but I'm still here waiting. I'm not sure if it's because they waived my fees for both applications but it's literally 2 months now... I've contacted the Ombudsman at USCIS but who knows how long that's gonna take. I'm thinking if my file was assigned to someone who's on vacation or something.

Ms Green,

 

Have you tried calling uscis ??

Can you track your case ?? It should say something like " we sent you a notice " . Does yours say anything ??

[Ms.Green 30]

2 hours ago, lleaka said:

Ms Green,

 

Have you tried calling uscis ??

Can you track your case ?? It should say something like " we sent you a notice " . Does yours say anything ??

Yes I called them but they cannot give any information because of the type of visa I'm applying for. They submitted a service request but I assume it will take them 30 days to respond to it if not longer. I've seen many VAWA applicants are not getting their NOA's. I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same issue, but I guess it's just all the people that applied for VAWA...