February 2017 AOS Filers

[gallegamericana 8]

THANK YOU!!

2 minutes ago, antoineD said:

Press 1, then 2, then 2, then 2

 

https://gethuman.com/phone-number/US-Citizenship-Immigration-Service-USCIS

 

[LadieGrace 21]

53 minutes ago, MyMistaLovaLova said:

Hey, I have compared the processing times from the cities of those who had received notices of interview, and unfortunately I live in a city that is very slow   So I am not expecting hearing from USCIS anytime soon

Awwe Im in Harrisburg i did my biometrics in York,PA. I just hope that I hear from my AED. 

[LadieGrace 21]

57 minutes ago, ifdv said:

case ready to be scheduled for interview for AOS. Still the same for EAD and AP.

Congrats! I hope Inhear from there soon. 

[shayden10 78]

2 hours ago, gallegamericana said:

Any advice on how to get to a real person on the helpline? I can't get passed the automated part and I want to inquire about our AP ... received a NOA, but still can't get an update online and it's been just over a month! I can view EAD & AOS online.

Press 22624 in sequence any time during the call.

[arianelstl 2]

Hello fellow February filers! (January 27th for me actually and I got an RFE)

 

I've been trying to keep up with this thread but I'm just wondering if my case is normal... on myUSCIS it still says "Your case has been received". I did my first AOS biometrics February 7th and the EAD one on march 12th. For some reason, which I think is because of my RFE, I had 2 biometric appointments. One with all 10 fingers and one with just index.

 

Starting to feel like it's been too long. Does my case seem normal these days? Should I try calling in the morning? Thank you <3 

[Holdingon 16]

It does not hurt to call. Check the USCIS web site, your status will be on it.

Does not sound abnormal.

Good Luck.

[arianelstl 2]

Thanks! My husband called this morning. The lady on the phone said it's gonna be another 7 months for my AOS and that I should get some news regarding my EAD by this Friday. If I don't, she said I should call back so that they can expedite my case since it will have been over 75 days. 

[NorthByNorthwest 367]

Quick update:

 

Went to an InfoPass yesterday to ask about expediting the EAD due to having a job offer - the lady told me that it would be a good idea to try at least since they are now up to 4 months processing times for EAD. I still needed to do the expedite request over the phone or by mail to MSC, so the InfoPass was not needed.

 

I got an expedite referral number assigned with a note to expect (no guarantee) an initial response within 5 days - let's see how it goes...

[allyrose 31]

Still no update. Had biometrics on the 30th of March. Still says case and fingerprints received. Husband really needs to work, we need that EAD. Wondering if we should start thinking about AP for Christmas seeing as no progress is being made!!

[shayden10 78]

27 minutes ago, NorthByNorthwest said:

Quick update:

 

Went to an InfoPass yesterday to ask about expediting the EAD due to having a job offer - the lady told me that it would be a good idea to try at least since they are now up to 4 months processing times for EAD. I still needed to do the expedite request over the phone or by mail to MSC, so the InfoPass was not needed.

 

I got an expedite referral number assigned with a note to expect (no guarantee) an initial response within 5 days - let's see how it goes...

I called to put in a Service Request last Thursday (today is Day 5) and when I track my case on myUSCIS it says my expedite request has been completed. I have a job offer as well, but I feel like my case is going nowhere. Which sucks.

 

While the USCIS processing times for the EAD say November 29 for the MSC I have been paying attention to the January filers forum and to the VisaJourney Processing Times and it looks like they are around the first week of January. The USCIS website does say you can call to submit an inquiry after 75 days of processing (I am on day 57) so in a couple weeks if the expedite doesn't go anywhere I am going to call again. 

 

Hopefully your expedite goes well! Keep us posted! Good luck!

[arianelstl 2]

Yup, longest waiting game!

 

Does anyone know if the processing estimates on our timelines tend to be accurate? 

[Donnell 26]

On 7 April 2017 at 8:07 PM, VividDreamer said:

So, I got my RFIE today and I'm completely confused. I expected it to be requesting 2016 tax information but this isn't what I expected at all:

 

"Submit a copy of the marriage certificate, issued by the appropriate civil authority, between the K-1 applicant and the I-129F petitioner."

 

But.... I did? When we were issued our marriage certificate, I paid for 2 extra official copies and I included one of them in my AOS package. So I have no idea what they want. Another original? A copy only (I don't see why an original would be less than acceptable though instead of moreso)? My marriage license as well as certificate?

 

I'd appreciate any insight.

 

Related, am I able to include my 2016 tax information when I send this back even though they're not asking for it yet? I don't want to get a second RFE and I know for sure they didn't have that in my package.

Was it a 'Certified copy of Marriage Certificate' you sent to them? Maybe that would make a difference

[Becci391 340]

6 minutes ago, Donnell said:

Was it a 'Certified copy of Marriage Certificate' you sent to them? Maybe that would make a difference

They want to see a Certified Marriage Certificate.

See the attached image, number 8.

Edited April 12, 2017 by Becci391

[MyMistaLovaLova 24]

I have been wanting to expedite my husband EAD so bad! Not sure how to though since he does not have a job offer.  We bought a car yesterday for uber and he is signed up for Uber and Lyft.  We just waiting on the EAD to complete the process.  My husband needs to start working so bad!  

[Becci391 340]

All of us who applied for the EAD want to work but we have to wait until we receive the EAD in the mail. Sure, it ***** but that's what we have to deal with.

I don't want to sound unfriendly but your husband knew that he is not allowed to work without his EAD and that he has to wait.

 

Edited April 12, 2017 by Becci391